Supporting Vulnerable Families Facing Economic Hardship This Christmas Advokate has launched its annual "Give the Gift of Life Campaign." The campaign invites the community to support its mission of providing essential and compassionate care to women and families navigating unexpected pregnancies during a period of rising economic strain. Advokate’s services are critical … [Read more...] about Advokate Launches “Give the Gift of Life” Campaign
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Sir John A. & Agnes MacDonald: A New Family for a New Country
Every time we spent a Ten Dollar bill from 1971 to 2018, we came face-to-face with Sir John A Macdonald, our first Prime Minister. Starting in 2018 with ‘woke’ Victoria, eight of Macdonald’s ten statues across Canada have been vandalized and removed by Canadian ‘cancel culture, though the one in Ontario’s Queen’s Park was recently returned. In the name of … [Read more...] about Sir John A. & Agnes MacDonald: A New Family for a New Country
Helicopter Governments: part three – Bill C-12
We’ve all heard of helicopter parents, hovering over their little ones to protect them from every scrape and fall. Can governments, sincere in their motive, overprotect their citizens? The Liberal government has introduced Bill C-2 (Strong Borders Act) and Bill C-9 (The Combatting Hate Act) as a solution to the social turmoil in our nation. But is their effort an overreaction … [Read more...] about Helicopter Governments: part three – Bill C-12
Do You Know Someone Who is Living With Cancer?
Do You Know Someone Who is Living With Cancer? Victoria’s Quilts Canada (VQC) is an all-Canadian not-for-profit charity that makes and delivers hand-made quilts to people in Canada living with cancer. By providing these quilts, we hope to bring physical comfort to those dealing with cancer, as well as spiritual comfort in knowing they are not alone in their … [Read more...] about Do You Know Someone Who is Living With Cancer?
Helicopter Governments: part two – Bill C-9
We’ve all heard of helicopter parents, hovering over their little ones to protect them from every scrape and fall. Can governments, sincere in their motive, overprotect their citizens? The Liberal government has introduced Bill C-2 (Strong Borders Act) and Bill C-9 (The Combatting Hate Act) as a solution to the social turmoil in our nation. But is their effort an overreaction … [Read more...] about Helicopter Governments: part two – Bill C-9