April 29, 2024

Bishops weigh in on Northern Gateway Pipeline hearings

An unusual ally has appeared to protesters of the Northern Gateway oil pipeline. Six Anglican bishops in BC and the Yukon want the National Energy Board to make sure its hearings into the proposed pipeline are fair and thorough. Bishop Michael Ingham of the New Westminster Diocese says federal officials have recently talked about streamlining the … [Read more...]

Beating didn’t shake B.C. bishop’s faith

VANCOUVER - A Catholic bishop from Kamloops, B.C. says his faith in God was not shaken, even as he struggled to breathe following an attack at his home one year ago."No. Not at all," said David Monroe, when asked if his faith in God was challenged."I didn't ever feel uncomfortable with him. I had no idea what was going to be the outcome of that … [Read more...]