On Faith Canada

Reflections by Winnipeg Free Press Faith Page columnist John Longhurst

Monday, January 12, 2026

Does Manitoba need a Christian Heritage Month? Does Canada? Yes, say supporters

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Does Manitoba need a Christian Heritage Month? Does Canada? Yes, says an evangelical couple in Toronto. And now a Progressive Conservative M...
Sunday, January 4, 2026

Some top religion stories of 2025

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  What were the top religion stories of 2025? If you go by the amount of media attention, the number one choice is clear: The death of Pope ...
Tuesday, December 30, 2025

New uses for places of worship: Stories about ways congregations are responding to needs in their communities

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  I’m working on a feature about churches that are creatively converting their buildings and properties into community hubs and affordable h...

News about the Canadian government and religion (the kind that doesn't fit the anti-religion narrative)

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We live at a time when some people of faith (mostly conservative Christians) view the current government as anti-religion for various reason...
Monday, December 22, 2025

Palestinian family from Gaza in Winnipeg for medical care gets help from Mennonite Central Committee, Muslim organizations

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  A Palestinian family that came to Winnipeg from Gaza to get medical care for their son is adjusting to life in Winnipeg, thanks to help fr...

Small but big-hearted church makes sure lonely residents of a local personal care home get a present at Christmas

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In the Dr. Seuss story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch’s heart grew “three sizes that day” when he realized Christmas wasn’t abo...
Monday, December 15, 2025

Removal of religious exemption from the Canadian Criminal Code; is it such bad thing? A few thoughts to consider

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The Canadian government may remove a religious exemption to the Criminal Code that says “no person shall be convicted of an offence . . . if...
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