Monthly Archives: October 2008

Today at the Mission

A few years ago I followed a link to a blog with an inauspicious title – Today at the Mission. What I didn’t realize was I’d find a friend. Today at the Mission’s author has served, waited, challenged his readers, … Continue reading

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Dominion Christian Centre and the Brun Del Re family

This is a very sad story, it involves a desperate ripped apart family. There have been several delays in the legal proceedings. In the preliminary trial the judge put a ban on publication in place. Setting of a trial date … Continue reading

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Healing

I went backwards down a flight of steps yesterday. My head basically broke my fall and I have a minor concussion and a headache. That and some colourful bruises. Fortunately it was a small staircase. I’m surprised given the tumble … Continue reading

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Todd Bentley’s wife disabled by bone cancer

Rick Hiebert, a Canadian reporter known for his past coverage of Todd Bentley reveals the Canadian charlatan who made a huge economic splash in Lakeland Florida is being groomed for a return to GodTV (?) and fleecing the flock again. … Continue reading

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Dion stays on until new Liberal leader chosen

Stephane Dion is holding his media conference at the Ottawa Press Gallery. He is stepping down as leader, but not until a new leader is chosen. The Liberals are holding their conference in May. Kady O’Malley is liveblogging his speech. … Continue reading

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The federal election – through the eyes of others

via: The Galloping Beaver New Zealand writer on the Canadian federal election. Jane Young: Canada’s Groundhog Election Canada has just blown $300m on its third election in five years, only to reproduce the status quo. They have groundhogs here, and … Continue reading

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Sabbath of the Year

  Listen … With faint dry sound, Like steps of passing ghosts, The leaves, frost-crisp’d, break free from the trees And fall.” Adelaide Crapsey, 1878-1914, November Night

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Busy day. Dashed over to a poll the other side of town, where I found my hungry twin busy working. A friend had some bottled water and turkey soup which I dropped off – ha, I got myself some family … Continue reading

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