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For Greg and Oonaugh Wood, working together on stage is more than a career – it’s a calling. The couple behind Comedy Illusions of Greg Wood have been delighting audiences for over 30 years with a unique blend of magic, comedy, and faith-based entertainment. 

"It's a true delight. It's God-destined," says Oonaugh. "This has been over 30 years, 24/7, and we get along really well. We really work well together." 

Chris Dropko hadn’t heard of arboriculture when his wife first mentioned it in conversation.

The Dropkos had served in ministry for a decade, but when they felt the Lord was leading them on to something else the idea just casually came up.

“My wife said I should look into arboriculture,” Dropko recalls. “I said, ‘What is that? Are we making arbours?’ And she said, ‘No, it’s got something to do with ropes and chainsaws and climbing trees.’ That was it. I was sold!”

If you could fly anywhere in Canada, where would you go? From the cobblestone streets of Québec City to the coastal beauty of Victoria, the possibilities are wide open—and one lucky winner will be going there for free!

CHVN has partnered with Porter Airlines to give you the chance to Rediscover Canada with a round-trip airfare voucher for two. Whether you're dreaming of the Rockies, the Maritimes, or a city adventure, this is your opportunity to make it happen.

When Heather Klassen and her partner Jim first dreamed up their business, they were bobbing in the Pacific on a tour boat, surrounded by whales. That unforgettable moment in Maui became the namesake for their uniquely branded company, Mugging Whales Specialty Coffee Roasters. 

"We got 'mugged' by whales," Klassen explains with a laugh. "We were stuck out there, completely surrounded. It was amazing." 

After two months of fun, friendly competition and playoff energy, the CHVN Cup has officially come to an end, and we have our champion!

Congratulations to the Sandman Painting Panthers, who defeated the Aloha Plumbing Oilers in six games to capture the first-ever CHVN Cup!

Sixteen local businesses were part of the bracket-style battle, each paired with a playoff team nickname and cheered on by listeners across southern Manitoba.

Thank you to our generous CHVN family! We ended our broadcast at UGM with a total of $76,579.91

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Listen to the Nobody But Jesus Radiothon on Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, while we hear firsthand about the powerful work of Union Gospel Mission and their seven ministries.

Content warning: This article includes discussion of child sexual exploitation and trafficking. 

A growing global crisis 

The online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC) is an alarming crime that sees adults in one country paying adults in another to livestream the abuse of children. Lorianne Dueck Rebello, Advocacy and Public Engagement Lead at International Justice Mission Canada (IJM), says it’s a crime that tragically implicates Canadians. (see report/research https://www.ijm.ca/scaleofharm)  

A congregation in Texas is mourning the loss of Pastor Jason Owens, a long-serving and deeply respected spiritual leader.

In an official statement posted to the church’s Facebook page on Thursday, church leaders shared the news "with an extremely heavy heart," describing Owens as "a cherished friend and a vital part of our church family."

Manitobans have once again proven the power of community.

On June 5, more than 30 radio stations across the province joined forces for the first-ever Manitoba Day of Caring for Wildfire Evacuees, a province-wide broadcast initiative to support those displaced by wildfires.

Content warning: This article includes discussion of child sexual exploitation and trafficking. 

A growing global crisis 

The online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC) is an alarming crime that sees adults in one country paying adults in another to livestream the abuse of children. Lorianne Dueck Rebello, Advocacy and Public Engagement Lead at International Justice Mission Canada (IJM), says it’s a crime that tragically implicates Canadians. (see report/research https://www.ijm.ca/scaleofharm)