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Earlier this week, Christian artist TobyMac alluded to a huge collaboration being released on Friday, and indeed, it surprised everyone when he shared that it was Forrest Frank. 

The new, sped-up version of TobyMac's "Heaven on My Mind," featuring Frank, was released on April 4.

Frank has risen quite fast in the Christian music scene with his first album, California Cowboy, only released in 2023. Frank is currently on tour, headlining, with a wife and child at home. 

"Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have been found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa.

Lich and Barber were key figures and organizers in the protest that saw hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people occupy downtown Ottawa and insist they would stay until COVID-19 public health mandates were eliminated.

The New Democrats and Conservatives both pitched ideas on the federal election trail Thursday to make Canada and its workers more resilient in the face of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh proposed tax-free savings bonds, while Pierre Poilievre said a Conservative government would remove the federal sales tax from Canadian-made vehicles.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney, in his role as prime minister, met virtually Thursday with Canada's premiers to discuss the U.S. tariffs as Canadian automakers started to feel the effects.

It was another shutout for the Winnipeg Jets as they defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 on Thursday evening.

Eric Comrie, expecting a baby any day now, played backup for Connor Hellebuyck, making 26 saves and gaining his second shutout of the season.

Based out of the Toronto area, Canadian Christian singer and songwriter Morrissa Nicole is releasing a new song in time for Easter. 

"I think you get into music the way most believers get into music," says Nicole. "Obviously through church. You're in children's choir, VBS, and teen choir. Church is such a powerful playing ground for discovering your talent. If you want to discover what you're good at, you want to be in church. We're going to shine that light."

After an eight-day trip to the International Space Station turned into 286 days, veteran astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore says attending church virtually was vital. 

When Wilmore spoke to media for the first time since returning to Earth, he shared that staying connected virtually to his home church, Providence Baptist Church in Pasadena, Texas was "vital." 

Ephesians 1:7

"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace."

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Psalm 27:1–14

After a three-year wait, fans of When Hope Calls will be able to watch the show on Pure Flix and will be introduced to some new characters. 

Canadians, Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell join the cast for Season 2 and are excited for the opportunity. "The opportunity to be a part of a show that has such a very hopeful audience and an audience that's been very loyal and patient, they're just so excited for the show to come out, and they're going to be seeing many new faces along with new faces they'll recognize from the movies and the first season," Busby said. 

Funeral For:  John Funk 
Funeral Date: April 5, 2025 
John Funk, 81, of Grunthal passed away Tuesday, April 1st at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Anne, 1 daughter, 2 sons, and their families.  
A memorial service for John Funk will be held Saturday, April 5th at 4pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with private family burial at Grunthal Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.