Religion reporter & columnist at Winnipeg Free Press. "'I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I ended up where I think I needed to be." Douglas Adams.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Faith leaders warn of ‘chill’ if Ottawa reworks hate laws
Religious organizations urge Ottawa to consult them before redefining the limits of protected expression for religious groups.
Read here:
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Are you getting swamped with Giving Tuesday emails?
Here's some help from my colleague @jdl562000 :
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Ottawa turns to faith leaders as measles cases surge
The Public Health Agency of Canada is trying to strengthen trust and improve engagement in communities with low vaccination rates
@jdl562000 reports:
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Veteran journalist Brian Stewart, on famine, faith and the front lines
Former CBC foreign correspondent Brian Stewart on witnessing suffering, finding solace in faith and the role of religion in reporting
@jdl562000 reports:
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Ottawa’s $2.7bn in aid cuts spark concern among aid groups
Canadian non-profits warn that reducing global health and development funding will cost more in the long run
@jdl562000 reports:
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Canadian aid group uses ‘solar suitcases’ to help women deliver safely
Canadian nonprofit Alongside Hope provides solar suitcases to bring safe, reliable light to off-grid maternity clinics
@jdl562000 reports:
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The imam helping to build a Canadian Muslim identity
Imam Sikander Hashmi, the new executive director of the Canadian Council of Imams, speaks about his ambitions for Canadian Muslims
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Why the United Church’s new leader says its members must think small
Kimberly Heath says United Church of Canada members’ tendency to think of the congregation as ‘big is not helping us today’
@jdl562000 reports:
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Development leaders urge Ottawa to fund ‘foreign aid story’
Development councils say Canada needs to invest more in public engagement to show taxpayers the impact of their contributions abroad
@jdl562000 reports:
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With a sociologist’s insight and a pastor’s care, Archbishop Shane Parker steps into the primatial office focused on strengthening relationships, deepening collaboration and helping the Church navigate change with purpose. anglicanjournal.com/i-intend…
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Canadian aid leaders react to Liberals’ foreign aid pledges
Canadian aid leaders say they hope Canada uses the G7 to urge other countries to strengthen their commitment to international assistance
@jdl562000 reports:
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Winnipeg Free Press article by @jdl562000 on the role of religion in Canadian politics and elections, featuring our Director @swilk033:
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‘A despairing time’: Aid leader recounts effects of USAID cuts
Sudan and South Sudan are just two of the countries facing a human catastrophe after USAID’s funding was cut ‘without notice’
@jdl562000 reports: canadianaffairs.news/2025/04…
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Two retiring MPs reflect on faith and politics after decades-long careers
Liberal @JohnMcKayLib and Conservative @HonEdFast reflect on how faith has informed their politics and their proudest accomplishments
@jdl562000 reports:
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Ottawa forum on antisemitism sets out measures to combat hate
Gathering of government, religious and law enforcement officials highlights the seriousness of antisemitism threat in Canada
@jdl562000 reports:
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The Peace Train movement is a grassroots organization calling for Canada to sign the nuclear prohibition treaty. They join a long line of others making the same demand
@jdl562000 reports:
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Prayer for a miracle, reflecting on a good life: Facing a life-changing diagnosis, Bishop Geoff Woodcroft finds strength in prayer and gratitude for a life well lived. winnipegfreepress.com/arts-a… via @WinnipegNews
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I first studied journalism to become a religion reporter. So it only makes sense my 100th piece for @CDNAffairs is an interview with our religion reporter, @jdl562000, about the past and present of religion reporting in Canada: canadianaffairs.news/2025/01…
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The Catholic Church commits to a culture change following a multi-year review. Yet it is still not recommending that women can serve as deacons or for a chance of stance of LGBTQ issues...
Read our full coverage by @jdl562000
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'A blind spot': Institute aims to improve youth religious literacy
“Understanding religion helps us to understand why people do the things they do, why they hold the values they hold," said U of T student Carina Mercado
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