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Context highlights the thread of faith intertwined in the news that impacts our world, engaging inquisitive minds in conversation that explores the intersection of justice, culture, society, and ethics with Jesus. Maggie John interviews newsmakers, peacemakers, and culture shapers on a variety of topics like Medical Assistance in Dying; racial reconciliation; affordability and inflation; mental health, and so much more.
01/08/2023
August 1st is Emancipation Day...
On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire. Our Context show on Canada's Forgotten Pioneers shares some background on the story of Africville, Nova Scotia.
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This week on Context we tell the story of African Nova Scotians and how they’ve contributed to the history of Canada. They’ve been in Canada for almost 300 y...
12/07/2023
This week: Mental Health - a Nation in Crisis.
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is calling it a crisis in our country.After years of campaigns dispelling the stigma around mental health, we are ...
02/07/2023
Homes destroyed, livestock lost following large tornado in central Alberta
RCMP had initially told media that injuries had been reported in the area, but later on Saturday, they said "it does not appear" that anyone was hurt.
29/06/2023
Indigenous communities worry about connections to the land after wildfires
This year has officially seen Canada's worst fire season on record. Some members of Indigenous communities worry that, if nothing changes soon, the land and traditional ways of life will suffer.
23/06/2023
and how your prayers are working in a war torn country.
Ed Dickson and his family have been living in Ukraine since 1996. Serving orphan children, seniors, refugees and local churches. Loads of Love has over 40 fu...
22/06/2023
Sad news — an update on the missing submersible.
Officials say it looks as though the Titan was about 1600 feet from the wreck of the Titanic. And that they say it looks as though there had been some kind of explosion in the submersibles pressure chamber.
Tour company OceanGate Expeditions said it believes the five passengers on board the missing Titanic-bound submersible have died. Follow here for live updates.
21/06/2023
Governor General Mary Simon is marking National Indigenous Persons Day -- by presenting honours to a number of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis individuals. Among today's Order of Canada recipients -- Marion Buller, who was chief commissioner of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
She was also B-C's first Indigenous judge.
Retired Ontario Justice Harry LaForme was elevated today to an OFFICER of the Order. He was the first Indigenous judge to sit on an appellate (ah-PELL-it) court in Canada. LaForme is now an advocate for land claims and human rights.
In addition to the Order of Canada -- the Meritorious Service Cross and the Meritorious Service Medal were also awarded at the ceremony.
21/06/2023
Prayers out for those still missing on the submarine as the world watches and waits. Are you following this story?
Meanwhile, friends and relatives are still searching for loved ones after a Greek migrant boat disaster, as hundreds more feared dead. https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/15/europe/migrant-boat-sinking-greece-cause-intl/index.html
Banging sounds were heard Tuesday during the search for the missing Titan submersible indicating "continued hope of survivors," according to an internal US government memo. Follow for live news updates.
21/06/2023
June 21st each year is National Indigenous Persons Day. As we reflect on the last year we share this program reflecting on "The Apology".
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The words Indigenous, Inuit, and Metis people have been waiting to hear for so long in this country: “I am very sorry.”
The apology was delivered in a statement from the Pope in 2022, heard worldwide after a week-long visit by a delegation of residential school survivors, elders, and chiefs.
The historic moment comes nearly a year after the first discovery of unmarked graves across former sites of residential schools.
It was a stark reminder of the atrocities committed by the church - stripping children away from their homes, cultures, and languages - where too often, they faced abuse by the very priests and nuns who were supposed to care for them.
This week on Context: The apology - a step towards healing and reconciliation.
The words Indigenous, Inuit, and Metis people have been waiting to hear for so long in this country: “I am very sorry.”The apology was delivered in a stateme...
20/06/2023
Today on World Refugee Day, let us remember and pay tribute to the incredible strength and bravery of people, like Semula, who've been forced to leave their homes behind.
By mid-2020, 80 million people had been displaced worldwide due to conflict, persecution, human rights violations, and violence? Among them, were 26.3 million refugees, and nearly half of them were kids under 18 years old.
We encourage you to pray for those who have been displaced, persecuted and are seeking refuge.
If you’d like to learn more about Semula’s story, watch the full episode on context.show
16/06/2023
Followup investigation continues in Manitoba...after a tragic accident Thursday evening., RCMP say 15 people have died in a crash near Carberry, west of Winnipeg.
Another 10 people have been taken to hospital some critically injured.
Most of them were seniors from Dauphin and area.
Rob Lasson, Superintendent, RCMP, Major Crimes Service says it has already reached out to the Saskatchewan colleagues who worked on the Humboldt bus crash.
16/06/2023
Happy anniversary to Crossroads!
16/06/2023
Supreme Court of Canada upholds Safe Third Country Agreement
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed to expand the treaty in March so that it would apply along all 8,900 kilometres of the shared border, not just at official crossings.
Before then, a loophole allowed asylum seekers who arrived between official points of entry along the land border to make claims in Canada despite having arrived in the U.S. first.
Canada's highest court has deemed the pact between Canada and the United States to control the flow of asylum seekers across the shared border to be constitutional.
15/06/2023
Prayers for everyone involved after this tragedy today.
Fifteen people are dead and 10 others have been taken to hospital after a bus collided with semi truck on the Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry, Man.
14/06/2023
The annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention voted to affirm a decision made earlier this year to remove Saddleback Church, a major southern California congregation founded by the pastor and author Rick Warren, due to its having women pastors.
The annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention voted to affirm a decision made earlier this year to remove Saddleback Church, a major southern California congregation founded by the pastor and author Rick Warren, due to its having women pastors.
08/06/2023
Evangelist Pat Robertson has passed away.
Pat Robertson, the prominent televangelist who founded the Christian Broadcasting Network, made the Christian right a powerful political force and unsuccessfully ran for president in 1988, died on Thursday, the network said in a news release.
02/06/2023
There are 200 active forest fires burning across Canada as of Thursday.
02/06/2023
Some testing will be underway by Meta on Facebook and Instagram.
The company says it wants to work out the kinks before permanently blocking news on its platforms when the Liberal government's online news act becomes law.
01/06/2023
Let us join hands and hearts in fervent prayer for the families, the brave first responders, and the public safety teams affected by the devastating wildfires in Canada, including Alberta and Nova Scotia. May God’s comforting presence surround them with strength, protection, and peace. May our united prayers bring solace, restoration, and hope in this time of great need.
If you or someone you know needs prayer, our compassionate Prayer Partners are available to you.
Call Crossroads’ 24/7 prayer line at 1-866-273-4444. Together, we can invite God to comfort and guide those affected by the wildfires.
29/05/2023
A local state of emergency has been declared for the communities affected by a forest fire that continues to rage near Halifax, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents.
A local state of emergency has been declared for the communities affected by a forest fire which continues to rage near Halifax, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents.
27/05/2023
This week on Context: Canadians are on the move. In the past five years, inter-provincial migration has grown exponentially. Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia have seen an influx of people moving from neighbouring provinces to start a new life.
This week on Context: Canadians are on the move. In the past five years inter-provincial migration has grown exponentially. Alberta, British Columbia and Nov...
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Governor General Mary Simon is marking #NIPD National Indigenous Persons Day -- by presenting honours to a number of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis individuals. Among today's Order of Canada recipients -- Marion Buller, who was chief commissioner of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. She was also B-C's first Indigenous judge. Retired Ontario Justice Harry LaForme was elevated today to an OFFICER of the Order. He was the first Indigenous judge to sit on an appellate (ah-PELL-it) court in Canada. LaForme is now an advocate for land claims and human rights. In addition to the Order of Canada -- the Meritorious Service Cross and the Meritorious Service Medal were also awarded at the ceremony.
Followup investigation continues in Manitoba...after a tragic accident Thursday evening., RCMP say 15 people have died in a crash near Carberry, west of Winnipeg. Another 10 people have been taken to hospital some critically injured. Most of them were seniors from Dauphin and area. Rob Lasson, Superintendent, RCMP, Major Crimes Service says it has already reached out to the Saskatchewan colleagues who worked on the Humboldt bus crash.
There are 200 active forest fires burning across Canada as of Thursday. #forestfires
It has been three years since the murder of George Floyd. The last nine minutes of his life were caught on tape, as he yelled out “I can’t breathe” while police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck. George Floyd’s death sparked protests around the world, calling for police reform to end violence and racism against black people. Bishop Harding Smith says he will remember George Floyd as a “civil rights leader.”
This week's focus - Syria: 12 Years later. Maggie John stopped by Alleppo Kebab in Scarborough where Zakaria Al Mokdad shares what it was like to have to leave everything behind. Full show at https://youtu.be/Wa1sFd2XxYg
This week: Where was God? Canada's Deadliest Mass Shooting. Maggie John takes us to Nova Scotia to follow up 3 years later. She stopped by @CityNewsHalifax to chat with News Director Dan Ahlstrand. 23 people died that day and three people were hurt. Dan says information was not coming in quickly as the news station started covering the tragedy. #portapique
Join us here on Facebook tomorrow Wednesday for a new show Where Was God? Canada's Deadliest Mass Shooting. You may remember the story three years ago-- by 11:26 a.m. on April 19th, 2020, 23 people were dead, and three people were injured after a deadly rampage. The man responsible for it all was shot and killed by the police. Maggie John travelled to Portapique, Nova Scotia where she spoke with people who lived close to the situation including Joy McCabe.
A panel of top scientists says the window -- to avert the worst effects of global warming -- is fast closing.The U-N chief was more blunt today when he called the climate a time-bomb The report from the U-N Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change offers hope but also a warning.It said the planet is a mere decade away from reaching the earlier goal of limiting warming to ONE-point-FIVE degree Celsius.Experts see that critical threshold as a tipping point, after which risks from a warming Earth begin to pile on.The report called on world leaders to dramatically pick up the pace of weaning away from fossil fuel use.It also highlighted the threat global warming poses to human health.
Happy International Women's Day! #IWD2023
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#news Here's an update on this story we have been following.. The Liberal government is delaying any changes in expanding Medical Assistance in Dying MAID until March of 2024. https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/liberals-set-to-introduce-law-delaying-expansion-of-medically-assisted-dying-regime-1.6255613 Pastor Paul Charbonneau talks about the concept of MAID during a recent Context appearance.
Preview! This Friday on 100 Huntley Street at 9am & 9pm on YESTV honours the late Hazel McCallion, beloved former mayor of Mississauga and long-time friend of Crossroads, with an exclusive look at her life as captured on film by the 100 Huntley team some years ago. She was well known as “Hurricane Hazel,” the formidable female politician who was voted into office 12 consecutive times and who served as mayor for 36 years until she was in her 93rd year of life.
Looking forward to bringing you new programs in the next few weeks! Studio days are busy, glad you are here with us.
MAID - Medical Assistance in Dying: Easy Access to Death? The latest on this topic... The federal government wants to delay an expansion of its MAID law, which was set to include those suffering solely from mental illnesses starting in March. The delay would allow more time to set up standards for requests, officials said. Our CUE panel talks about the issue.
Join us Wednesdays at 9:30 am/pm on YES TV
Racial Awakening: Where are we now? Our Cue panel weighs in on whether things have changed in the last couple of years.
Merry Christmas from everyone at Context!
Tis the Castle streaming season! Enjoy Castle’s Christmas Collection with your entire family. We’ve got new shows, movies and music specials to keep you in the Christmas spirit all season long. Our newest favourite 'America's Sweethearts - Queens of Nashville' featuring Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire & Taylor Swift is a can't miss show Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us here at Castle. #intothecastle #castletv #christmasmovies
The federal government is now seeking to delay the expansion of its MAID law, (Medical Assistance in Dying) which was set to include those suffering solely from mental illnesses starting in March 2023. Justice Minister David Lametti and Minister for Mental Health and Addictions Carolyn Bennett said Thursday they'll present legislation in the House of Commons to extend that deadline. Pastor Paul Charbonneau joined us in our program this fall on MAID.
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Context provides Christian analysis on the news and current events that shape our lives. We join with all faith communities to try to make sense of our world, find harmony, and above all - truth.
Context’s distinctive voice and style gives viewers a perspective they don’t get to hear in mainstream media.
From the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black lives movement, implicit and systemic racism, the global refugee crisis, First Nations issues, climate change, and assisted dying – to the Humboldt Bronco’s bus tragedy, Las Vegas shootings, Paris attacks, the North Toronto van attack, civil war in Syria, Tree of Life Synagogue tragedy, and the Texas church killings – Context’s reporters go live on location to provide a lens on how God is at work in our world, and in the stories that impact our lives.
With studios at Crossroads and YES TV in Burlington, ON and the CBC building in Toronto, with the addition of CNN satellite affiliates across North America, the show provides a platform for Canadian and international issues that affect all of us.
