Category: Churche

A long-time friend of the man killed on Sunday in London, Ont. says he still can’t believe he’s gone. Forty-six-year-old Salman Afzaal, along with his mother, Talat Afzaal, 74, and his wife, 44-year-old Madiha Salman, and their 15-year-old daughter Yumna all died after being struck by a pickup truck. Their son, nine-year old Fayez Salman, […]

LONDON, ONT. — Ontario’s stay-at-home order officially expires today, but what does that mean for local residents as the province has not yet entered Step 1 of its reopening plan? The earliest the province has said that reopening will begin has been June 14. That means that according to the government the restrictions first introduced […]

LONDON, ONT. — Ontario’s stay-at-home order officially expires today, but what does that mean for local residents as the province has not yet entered Step 1 of its reopening plan? The earliest the province has said that reopening will begin has been June 14. That means that according to the government the restrictions first introduced […]

SHIPKA, ONT. — As a few churches challenge gathering restrictions, another in our region has found a way to meet within guidelines. For the second summer in a row, parishioners of Villages United Rural Ministries will meet at the Starlite Drive-in Theatre in Shipka, just east of Grand Bend. The services will be held on […]

KITCHENER — Constitutional challenges by three southern Ontario churches over COVID-19 pandemic restrictions will be heard together in court. On Monday, the Ministry of the Attorney General told CTV Kitchener that the province’s bid to bring together challenges from Trinity Bible Chapel in Waterloo, the Church of God in Aylmer, and Wellandport United Reformed Church […]

LONDON, ONT — All churches in the Diocese of London will be closed to the public effective Monday, said Bishop of London. Most Rev. Ronald P. Fabbro, C.S.B. Bishop of London Ont., revealed the news on Saturday in a statement, following Premier Doug Ford’s announcement that places of worship will be locked down as of […]

WINDSOR, ONT. — It’s the biggest weekend of the Christian church calendar and for the second time during this pandemic, warnings are coming from provincial leaders not to make plans for the Holy Week of Easter. “Everything’s on the table right now. So folks, be prepared, I’m asking you: don’t make plans for Easter,” said […]

AYLMER, ONT. — Watch “A Town Divided” Saturday, March 27 at 7 p.m. on W5. Rayne Gelinas has a crystal clear memory of the day the Pride flag was raised in her small town. “My partner [and I] cried…because we truly never thought we’d see that symbol of acceptance in this small community.” With a […]

For decades Shrove Tuesday has been celebrated by Christians who have enjoyed pancakes at church halls. However with COVID-19, some churches like St. Paul’s Cathedral are hosting virtual pancake dinners. Reverend Paul Millward is the Rector at St. Paul’s, and he says “Shrove Tuesday is the day before the holy season of Lent which is […]

The Church of God in Aylmer, Ont. is expected to hold drive-in service Sunday. This after the interim court order placed against the church became permanent Friday. “The Ministry of the Attorney General has obtained an enforcement order, requiring the Church of God to abide by the regulations in effect now, and in future,” says […]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants places of worship to follow protocols but said he wouldn’t go as far as suggesting shutting down places that break the rules. “No I don’t think we have to go that extreme…We’ve seen the spread happen numerous times with churches. We’re asking everyone to cooperate. Hopefully they will listen,” said […]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants places of worship to follow protocols but said he wouldn’t go as far as shutting down places that break the rules. “No I don’t think we have to go that extreme…We’ve seen the spread happen numerous times with churches. We’re asking everyone to cooperate. Hopefully they will listen,” said Ford […]