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Editorial: Cheers and jeers for PM

Prime Minister Trudeau merits mixed reviews for his multi-role performance last week as road warrior, marital warrior and culture warrior.  The last of these might leave at least some Catholics wondering if it’s past time for him to exit stage left.

Verbatim: Archbishop Leo on June as the month of the Sacred Heart

Toronto Archbishop Francis Leo on why June is devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

  • June 15, 2023

Clock is ticking to treat Lyme in time

The weather is getting warmer, and that means… tick season. Tick season means… Lyme disease. Lyme disease is extremely “controversial.” People with Lyme are often deemed to be perfectly healthy, are misdiagnosed or dismissed with “it’s all in your head.”

Gender equity ‘progress’ pushes women aside

“First Gender Equity Manitoba Grant will be Awarded to Pride Winnipeg to Support Permanent Staffing, Expand Pride Activities across Province,” reads the May 25 press release.

Who knew humans fall for ‘safe’ temptation?

Plenty of ink has been spilled recently about Canada’s “safe” drug supply, with thousands of inches of newsprint debating the merits of the program — both pro and con.

Focus of addiction should be prevention

British Columbia is several months into the first experiment of its kind in Canada: decriminalizing the personal possession of opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine and ecstasy — 2.5 grams in total — as one way of addressing the province’s worsening drug crisis.

Failing the faith?

The Catholic Register’s writers have mixed records for stories demonstrating true love for the Catholic Church. So, I approached with trepidation the recent cover story about Catholic school boards debating flying Pride flags.

Editorial: What reason for Pride season?

Last March was officially Irish Heritage Month in Canada, and you didn’t need the federal Heritage Department to tell you so.

Verbatim: Meditation on the 'Madonna della Stradda'

Cardinal Michael Czerny offers a mediation on the “Madonna della Stradda.”

  • June 8, 2023