In what may be a first in Canada, Winnipeg’s mayor has created a multi-faith circle to stay abreast of concerns in city’s faith and cultural communities
Author Archives: John Longhurst
John Longhurst is a freelance religion and development aid reporter and columnist for the Winnipeg Free Press. He has been involved in journalism and communications for over 40 years, including as president of Canadian Church Press. In 2021, he received the Manitoba Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Inter-Religious Understanding for his work at the Free Press. In 2024, he was named a member of the Order of Canada.
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The major economic impact of Canada’s places of worship
Places of worship generate an estimated $18 billion of economic value for Canada each year, according to a “halo effect” study
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New study shows religious women have – and desire – more kids
Religious women indicated they were less worried about life than non-religious women—which may make them more willing to have children
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Centre launches campaign to make Canada more secular
The Centre for Inquiry Canada is advocating for churches to lose their tax breaks. Others say religion is a net benefit to Canada.