After 12 years in confinement for his faith, Japanese man releases tell-all autobiography
After being confined for 12 years, one Japanese man is sharing his story of resilience and faith in God through his new autobiography.
Toru Goto is the president of Japan Victims’ Association Against Religious Kidnapping & Forced Conversion. The association includes people who were abducted, confined, and forced to renounce their faith.
'He did the thing!': Gather25 inspires worldwide worship and trust in God
Gather25, a new initiative to bring the world together in prayer and worship, was beyond successful, reaching millions of people across the globe, including in Winnipeg.
Millions of people worldwide praised God through live-streaming technology, putting him front and centre Friday and Saturday.
Nurses, midwives can help treat depression during pregnancy and new motherhood: study
A new study says nurses, midwives and doulas can treat depression and anxiety symptoms experienced during pregnancy and after delivery.
The clinical trial, published today in the journal Nature Medicine, suggests training non-mental health specialists in short-term behavioural therapy can make treatment available for people who don't have a psychologist or psychiatrist.
Cory Asbury and wife Anna celebrate arrival of fifth child
Multi-platinum-selling, Grammy Award Nominee Cory Asbury has welcomed a new member to his family.
On Jan. 27, Cory and his wife, Anna, introduced their daughter, Tahlia Meadow Lynn, to the world.
New elementary school brings faith-focused learning to North Kildonan
A new Christian elementary school is set to open its doors in Winnipeg this fall.
Located in North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church, Mennonite Brethren Christian Elementary School will have spots for kids in Kindergarten through Grade 2.
Outpouring of support follows death of Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years
At the age of 82, Dolly Parton's husband passed away in Nashville on March 3.
"Carl and I spent many wonderful years together," says Parton on social media in a statement. "Words can't do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy."
Newsboys announce new music as they step into a new chapter
As they settle into their new lineup, the Newsboys are gearing up to release fresh music.
It was about a month and a half ago when Michael Tait announced that after 15 years, he was stepping down as the band's lead singer.
Building hope: The Joy Smith Foundation’s vision for human trafficking teaching campus ▶️
The Joy Smith Foundation in Winnipeg is ambitiously working toward building a teaching campus to help more people get involved and escape human trafficking.
"The teaching campus is something that will combine residences to support survivors of human trafficking along with a learning centre," says he president and CEO of the foundation, Janet Campbell. "It will really become a hub to combat human trafficking right here in Manitoba."
Arizona church puts a faith-filled spin on The Office-inspired series
A church in Arizona has stepped outside the box, releasing a lighthearted spoof of The Office, this time, offering a comedic peek inside the church office.
Christ Greenfield Church released the first episode of The Church Office at the end of 2024 and it was well received by all.
Winnipeg artist brings Afro beats with new Christian music ▶️
Originally from Nigeria, a Winnipeg Christian artist is sharing new music with deep faith and Afro beats.
"My first memory of where music started from when I was in the U.K.," says Oboise Umobuarie. "We had to play a sequence on the drums. I was one of the only people who picked it up. I moved to another school and took up playing the piano, I taught myself. We moved a lot and I found myself in the church choir, which my mom encouraged me to be in."
IJM helped free 260 people being trafficked in Myanmar
Last week, 260 people got to walk free for the first time in a long time, thanks to the efforts of International Justice Mission (IJM) and other local Thai authorities.
The victims were working in industrial-scale, online scamming operations based in Myawaddy, Myanmar, and were from all over the world, including 19 different countries.
Finding God in grief: David Leonard’s new album comes from personal loss▶️
David Leonard recently traded his studio for a secluded cabin to record his latest album.
Leonard and a few of his close musical friends packed up what they needed and headed out to an old cabin in a secluded area in Franklin, Tennessee.
Heartwarming new documentary series showcases Manitoba’s black bear rescue▶️
A local bear rescue will be featured on a new documentary series set to premiere this weekend.
Cub Camp gives viewers a behind the scenes look at Black Bear Rescue Manitoba, one of North America's most successful black bear rehabilitation programs.
From burnout to breakthrough: Dan Bremnes' winding road back to faith▶️
Growing up as a pastor's kid, Dan Bremnes always believed in God. Until one day, he realized he didn't.
"When I was young, it was simple," says Bremnes about his faith journey. "I went to YWAM after I graduated high school. That was amazing. I think what happened in my 30s, I got burnt out on religion. I saw too much and knew too much. All of my foundations started to disappear."
Golden West CEO accepts prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal for community impact
Elmer Hildebrand, the Chief Executive Officer of Golden West received the King Charles III Coronation Medal from Provencher Member of Parliament Ted Falk Tuesday evening.
The King Charles III Coronation Medal was created to be a visible and tangible way to recognize 30,000 outstanding Canadian individuals of all ages and all walks of life who have made a difference in their communities.
More than 100 arrested in countrywide child exploitation operation, police say
Police say they have made more than 100 arrests and laid more than 300 charges in a national child exploitation crackdown, with some help from device-sniffing dogs.
Representatives of the RCMP and other police forces provided an update Wednesday on a project aimed at protecting children from sexual abuse.
Tauren Wells announces first book, 'Joy Bomb'
Christian artist Tauren Wells has recently announced that he's releasing his first book, Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus’s Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life.
"I feel like I've been holding my breath waiting to tell you all about this," says Wells on social media. "I've written my first book, and it's available for pre-order."
Gamer with 24 million followers praises the name of Jesus online
The gamer Tyler Blevins, who goes by the online name 'Ninja' recently shared his faith in Jesus with millions of his followers and subscribers.
Blevins is a video game streamer on a platform called Twitch, on which he has 19 million followers. On his YouTube channel, he has a total of 24 million subscribers.
50 Years Later: Music 'N' Mavens examines southeast Asian refugee experiences
This Tuesday, March 11, at 2:00 p.m. at the Berney Theatre at the Rady JCC, the Music 'N' Mavens Concert and Lecture Series presents 50 Years After the Fall of Saigon: Stories of Southeast Asians in Canada, a discussion on the lasting impact of pivotal events from 1975.
The fall of Saigon, the collapse of Cambodia’s Lon Nol government, the Khmer Rouge’s takeover of Phnom Penh, and the end of the Laotian Civil War forced thousands to flee, leading to a wave of Southeast Asian refugees seeking safety in Canada and beyond.
Former Winnipeg police chief uses life story to foster conversation in new book
Although his new book is an autobiography, Devon Clunis is quick to point out that the story in his new book isn’t merely his own.
“It really is our story,” he says.
Ripple of hope: Clean water and gospel reviving Africa’s largest slum
In the largest slum in Africa, there is a ministry shining the light of Jesus and bringing hope through clean water.
In Kenya, there is a place known as Kibera. It is known as one of the "darkest, filthiest, and most hopeless places in the world." Not only does this slum not have the basic necessities like clean water or sanitation, it's overrun with gang violence.
Brandon Heath becomes one of the first artists to release an entire album in ASL
Award-winning and Platinum-selling singer and songwriter Brandon Heath is using his ninth studio record, The Ache, to reach his deaf fans.
Heath was inspired to create American Sign Language performance videos after an encounter with a deaf fan several years ago. That fan, Ian Myers, sent him sign language interpretations of his songs.
Point of Grace announces new music after over a decade
Point of Grace is set to release new music for the first time in over a decade.
The band, which has sold over eight million recordings, had three Grammy nominations and received multiple Dove awards, made the announcement on Thursday.
Winnipeg students use art to raise funds for local pet rescue shelter
A group of Grade 4 and 5 students at a Winnipeg school are using their art and selling skills to help out a local pet rescue shelter.
As part of Clipper Council, a student-led initiative similar to a student council, these kids dedicate their lunch hours to discussing ways to support their community.