After 600 shows together, TobyMac bids Terrian farewell
After almost a decade of touring together, TobyMac is saying his final farewell to Diverse City's Terrian as she continues her career as a solo artist.
At the end of November Terrian announced that she would be leaving Diverse City, the backup dancers and singers that have travelled and toured with TobyMac for a long time.
Suspect in Wisconsin Christian School shooting identified as female teenager
The Madison Police Department (MDP) has released more details about a shooting that took place at a Christian school Monday morning, including the identity of the suspect.
At 10:57 a.m. the police in Madison, Wisconsin received a call about an active shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, a 28-acre facility that includes a daycare center as well as Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Managing cattle growth: backgrounding tops from a Manitoba expert
Cattle producers across the Prairies looking to optimize growth and health in their herds can benefit from the insights shared by Elizabeth Nernberg, Livestock Extension Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture. Speaking at a recent producer presentation, Nernberg provided practical advice on backgrounding calves—a critical stage between weaning and feedlot finishing.
Verse of the Day: December 17
Matthew 1:20-21
But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
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Marching orders, part two
1 Peter 5:5-7
We face a very real, insidious enemy. And, as I mentioned yesterday, in order to step intelligently and wisely into the battle with Satan and his demons, we need clear marching orders. God has given them to us in the pages of Scripture.
The words of Peter come to mind. In the fifth chapter of his first letter we find words that sound like marching orders for Christian soldiers. But the initial command is surprising.
Liberals' fiscal update focused on Trump overshadowed by Freeland resignation
The Liberals' fiscal update was intended to encourage business investment and beef up border security ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House next month.
But the sudden resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland hours before the document was tabled instead ignited even more political and economic uncertainty.
3 dead, others injured at Wisconsin Christian school shooting
Three people are dead and nine others injured after a shooting Monday at a private Christian school in Wisconsin, including a child who had unleashed the attack, authorities said.
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes offered no details on the victims following the 10:57 a.m. shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, a 28-acre facility that includes a daycare center as well as Kindergarten through 12th grade, in Madison.
"Every child, every person in that building is a victim and will be a victim forever," Barnes said.
Pressure mounts for Trudeau to step aside after Freeland resigns from cabinet
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is reeling after suddenly losing its top cabinet minister, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, reigniting calls for Trudeau to step down and call an election.
Liberal Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he won't seek re-election
Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he will not be running in the next federal election, citing a need to spend more time with his family.
Fraser made the announcement Monday morning at a news conference in Ottawa ahead of a cabinet meeting and the fall economic statement.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quits cabinet the day of fall economic statement
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned from cabinet, the day she is set to present the fall economic statement.
In a resignation letter posted to social media, she says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered her another role in cabinet Friday, but that the only "honest and viable path" is to leave cabinet.