Accused Brandon church thief denied bail

A Manitoba man accused of stealing over $10,000 in sound equipment from a church is still behind bars after being arrested on Monday.

The Brandon Police Service says that on March 30 a local church was broken into and music and sound equipment was stolen. On Monday, September 2 police arrested a 34-year-old male after DNA evidence linked the man to the crime, the BPS alleges.

The suspect appeared in court on Tuesday, where he was denied bail by a judge who agreed with prosecutors that the man would be likely to re-offend while out on bail.

AMG provides struggling Haitians with hope and healthcare

Haitian and Kenyan forces are teaming up to oust gangs from a rough part of the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince.

Gangs controlling 80 percent of Port-au-Prince have left more than half a million people homeless as they fight to expand their territory. Over 3,200 people lost their lives in gang violence between January and May this year.

Anne Wilson doll encourages girls to 'embrace who God created them to be'

Anne Wilson's music reaches a wide audience that includes Christian and country fans alike, and now little girls can have their own doll in likeness to the singer. 

Faith Friends Co. created 18-inch girl dolls called Faith, Hope, and Grace. Anyone who purchases a doll bundle will receive a journal, mini verse book, cross Bible page marker, bonus club patch and digital parent guide included, setting them apart from other doll companies.

Hundreds gather at revival event where dozens are baptized

Dozens of students were baptized last week at a Texas university.

Approximately 1,500 students gathered at the Corpus Christi campus of Texas A&M University on August 29, 2024. 

New Life Church pastors Michael and Bonnie Fehlauer posted to Facebook celebrating the event organized by the church's young adult ministry which is also a recognized student organization at the Texas A&M Corpus Christi campus.

House from My Girl movie now offering many moms hope

The house where My Girl was filmed back in 1991 starring Macaulay Culkin is being turned into a place of refuge for women facing a crisis pregnancy. 

Erin Napier and her husband Ben are a jack of all trades. Together they host HGTV’s Home Town. She is also the co-author of Make Something Good Today and the author of The Lantern House. Recently on her Instagram, she shared about a hobby that turned into something beautiful. 

Little Mermaid actress talks voicing new Wingfeather Saga and her faith

Jodi Benson, who many know as the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid, is opening up about having a Christian faith in Hollywood. 

Benson has always followed God's lead when it comes to what work she says yes to, which includes voicing Ariel back in 1989 to Barbie in the Toy Story franchise, to now Nia in season two of the animated Christian series The Wingfeather Saga.

Mother warns that ignoring early signs of addiction can be deadly

A Manitoba mother says her son's deadly addiction was unexpected and is warning others in hopes of preventing more deaths.

Liz (Friesen) Ledarney of Beausejour, Man.,  says her son David was 28-years-old when he headed off to work in the oil fields in Alberta. It was two years later he had a confession to make.  

Following Grand Ole Opry invite, Steven Curtis Chapman reflects on his career and faith

When he was only 19 years old, Steven Curtis Chapman decided to follow George Jones.

Not follow, but impersonate. And there was no better place to mimic the country legend’s voice and mannerisms than as part of Chapman’s job at Opryland USA. He did it so well that it brought an invite for the youngster to perform across the parking lot at the Grand Ole Opry.