Category Archives: World
Houses of worship move online and restrict services in response to coronavirus pandemic
On Friday, members of the congregation of All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church received a letter from their rector, Rev. Aimée Eyer-Delevett, written with “both hope and a heavy heart.” Worship and all non-essential meetings have been suspended at All Saints-by-the-Sea until otherwise notified. Read more » »
Brooks: Former premier of Saskatchewan garners standing ovation at B’nai Brith Dinner
Pictured with Cpl. Susan Richter at the 69th Annual B’nai Brith Dinner are dinner honouree, former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall (left) and Dr. Robert Barsky, president, B’Nai Brith Calgary Lodge #816. Bill Brooks / Bill Brooks Your faithful social scribe has always opined the best people come from Saskatchewan. My dad was born in Liberty, Sask. Read more » »
A Jewish Netflix for teens stuck at home, and more coronavirus content offerings
The Jewish world is going online as schools, synagogues and Jewish community centers close down across the country in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. To keep Jewish learning and life alive for the next several months, clergy and educators are using what already exists on the internet or coming up with new programs. Read more » »






















