Recreational marijuana legalization raises more questions than answers
By Susan Ponting and Richard Landau No, the sky won’t fall, but many say a seismic shift will happen in our culture as weed is set to be so…
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Countdown to recreational marijuana legalization
We are just days away from recreational marijuana being legal in Canada. What are your thoughts on the new laws? Watch Context season pre…
Springsteen on Broadway: Faith, family, renewal in a rock musical
It’s not every day a rock legend’s musical voyage of Dickensian proportions comes to life right before your eyes on Broadway, but that’s wha…
A report from Context’s Molly Thomas in Bangladesh
More than one-million displaced Rohingya refugees who are stateless are jammed into a Bangladesh refugee camp. The situation is dire. This i…
More than just a wedding dress: How The Brides’ Project offers a sustainable alternative for brides
By: Katrina de Schiffert Many women dream of finding their perfect white dress for their wedding day. But today's wedding indus…
Same sex attraction in Christianity – how do we hear both sides?
Same sex attraction in Christianity – how do we hear both sides? Two events were held across the street from each other on the weeken…
Las Vegas shooting: one year later Context reflects on Joanna Johnson’s miraculous story
One year ago today Las Vegas was changed forever when a mad gunman open fired on country music fans at an outdoor concert. 58 people wer…
In our digital age, more people are turning to Google than God for answers
Context's Tech Correspondent, James Kelly from FaithTech explains.
Twisters touch down in Ottawa on Friday – Local church is devastated but not defeated
Environment Canada confirmed today that six tornados touched down in parts of a neighbourhood in the Ottawa, Gatineau area. Photos of th…
VIDEO: China’s latest surge of persecution against Christians ignites call for prayer. Bob Fu of ChinaAid to testify in Washington, D.C.
“The persecution of Christians is increasing in China, and we need to pray for our brothers and sisters.” ~Bob Fu, President and founder…
Molly Thomas interviews Trinity Western coach, Barret Kropf, about the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy and the hockey year ahead
Molly Thomas has this exclusive interview with Trinity Spartan head coach, Barret Kropf - a good friend of the Humboldt Bronco's head coach,…
PRAYERS ARE LIFTED AS HURRICANE FLORENCE APPROACHES THE CAROLINAS
By: Katrina de Schiffert Citizens of the Carolinas were once again urged today to evacuate if they have not yet done so. …
Prayers continue for the people of British Columbia as wildfires STILL rage and 20 new wildfires burn in northwestern Ontario
By Katrina de Schiffert and Susan Ponting The satellite pictures from the Deimos-1 of the spreading B.C. wildfires are devastating. …
Opioid crisis update – B.C. to receive tens of millions from federal government
As our country continues to be enveloped in a serious opioid crisis, members of a governmental body gathered yesterday in Toronto to discuss…
John McCain – A man of quiet and constant faith
By Katrina de Schiffert Millions of people around the world are commemorating the life of an American war hero an…
Grand jury releases report on repugnant sex abuse committed by priests and then covered up by the church in Pennsylvania: Pope Franics responds
By Anson Liski The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup... Awful, disgusting, horrifying, sickening — one run…
In a stunning decision – the board of governors at Trinity Western University vote on a motion to make their controversial community covenant now optional for students
August 14, 2018 - Langley, B.C., An incredible turn of events at Trinity Western University as its board of governors announced their decis…
As the largest recorded wildfires in California history blaze – A family loses everything but finds hope among the ashes
From our partners at Global News Alliance - August 14, 2018 An unshakable faith. "At a time when you need the help the most, you're leas…
South Sudan leaders sign peace deal: An answer to prayer?
Khartoum, Sudan, August 6, 2018 Chances are you didn’t hear too much, if anything, about the recent peace deal signed by the president of…
Prison staff need support after trauma: former chaplain
By Meagan Gillmore A memorial erected earlier this year to commemorate inmates who have died while in custody at Elgin Middlesex Detention …
Sexual abuse: It is time for the church in India to embrace the #Silenceisnotspiritual and #MeToo movements
By Joseph D’Souza "We must worry less about our public image and more about getting justice to women who have been sexually exploited by ch…
90 wealthiest Canadian families are richer than three provinces combined – CCPA reports
By Anson Liski With files from Susan Ponting The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative (CCPA), reports that 87 families in Canada are r…
Thai Missionary Kris Pagan – Lives just five minutes from Tham Luang Cave
Thai missionary, Kris Pagan lives just five minutes away from the Tham Luang cave where the 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach were found a…
Fleeing terror is an every day reality for hundreds of millions of refugees and persecuted people around the world
MIGRANT AND REFUGEE CRISIS RISING From Toronto’s Mayor, John Tory, pleading with the federal government to send urgent assistance, "Not j…
A&E documentary series, Cults and Extreme Belief
Lorna Dueck speaks with broadcast journalist Elizabeth Vargas about her documentary Cults and Extreme Belief, and how her faith plays a cent…
Trinity Western University 7-2 loss at SCC for accredited law school
Canada’s Supreme Court rules 7-2 – denying accreditation to Trinity Western University law school – citing discrimination of LGBTQ students.…
Digital sin – A reckoning on the horizon? (Ep. 1733)
What exactly is digital sin? Context Host and YESTV/Crossroads CEO, Lorna Dueck asks Prof. Marcel O'Gorman of the Waterloo Critical Media L…
The social media pulpit (Ep. 1732)
There's a complex, high tech tug of war going on for our attention. How do we go about searching where the right voices are in the hundreds …
Record breaking floods in parts of Canada – How can we help our fellow Canadians in the flood zones? (Ep. 1731)
The images are devastating. British Columbia's farming economy in the central and southern interior is at risk - The rescues are dramatic.…
Context: Everyone loves a wedding! Harry and Meghan unite in holy matrimony before God and the world – We take a look back on their engagement (Ep. 1710)
Prince charming is officially off the market! Royal wedding fever has once again hit the world! The prince and soon-to-be princess were visi…
Samaritan’s Purse is providing immediate disaster response to people on Canada’s east and west coasts…find out how you can help!
Samaritan’s Purse needs volunteers who are willing to mobilize to help our fellow Canadians. Find out how you can help in this interview ...…
Millennials and motherhood
What do today's young women want? There are miracles, blessings, and obstacles of motherhood to be sure - but are 'kids' and marriage what t…
Age of womanhood – A Context Mother’s Day special (Ep. 1730)
The complexities and miracles of the strongest bond we'll ever have - without our mothers we wouldn't be here of course; but are the rapidly…
Terror in Toronto – Deadly van attacker murders 10 innocent people (Ep. 1729)
Canadians are reeling once again - this time - an unimaginable tragedy in Toronto - the killing of 10 innocent people, ploughed down indiscr…
Prime Minister Trudeau’s special envoy to Myanmar, Bob Rae talks with Lorna Dueck
"Tell them we're human," said a Rohingya refugee to the Hon. Bob Rae while on his travels as Canada's special envoy to Myanmar. It was the o…
Persecuted Christians in Myanmar – Gary Stagg, CEO of Open Doors Canada with Molly Thomas
Persecuted Christians are the little-known side to the Rohingya crisis. They are being persecuted twice - first for being Rohingya, and seco…
Context: Part one: Live from the Toronto van attack. Part two: Inside the Rohingya crisis with Bob Rae and Lorna Dueck (Ep.1728)
Part 1 - Toronto van attack: 10 people killed. More than 12 injured. The suspect - just 25 years old. Toronto is reeling in the aftermath of…
Context: Social media, privacy, our lives, and our health (Ep. 1727)
Millions of Facebook users have had their data shared where they didn't expect it - is it the wake up call we need? Today we look at how soc…
Context: A special tribute to the Humboldt Broncos and Saskatchewan (Ep. 1726)
Hockey is intertwined in the fabric of our culture. Whether you're a parent, player, coach, or enthusiast - hockey is in our DNA. But an un…
Context: Youth rallies held across North America (Ep. 1725)
The leaders of tomorrow are demanding changes today - In the face of yet another school shooting ... There is something different about the …
Context: Life, Death and Resurrection (Ep. 1724)
Pondering life's big questions at Easter time, and each person's precious life passage through the miracle of Easter - no, it's not all abou…
Context: Bread fixing and why companies cheat (Ep. 1723)
A Facebook fiasco. Broken trust as the social media giant is in deep water for failing to protect the privacy of its users. Facebook alleged…
Context: Humanity in North Korea (Ep. 1722)
The world is waiting - and watching - as the White House scurries to prepare for the upcoming summit. There has not been one single sitting …
Context: Search For Reconciliation (Ep. 1721)
An unprecedented cry for reform to the Canadian justice system came on the heels of the acquittal of Saskatchewan farmer Gerald Stanley in t…
Context: The countdown to legalizing recreational pot is on. What will it mean for Canadians? (Ep.1720)
Context's Sheldon Neil went to the InDoubt forum in B.C. to talk about marijuana and how will it affect our communities, and our teenagers …
Context: The new space race (Ep. 1719)
Following the Space X launch of Elon Musk's Falcon Heavy rocket launch, Context goes beyond the headlines to find the deeper meaning of …
Context: Treaty people pain (Ep. 1718)
A jury of his peers declared a 'not guilty' verdict for Saskatchewan farmer Gerald Stanley. The 56 year old Mr Stanley said his pistol fired…
Context: Sexual assault in sports (Ep. 1717)
Vulnerable children - victimized by a trusted doctor turned monster - sometimes with their parents in the same room. Children not listened t…
Context | Cardus – Faith Exchange on the Canada Summer Jobs program
Peter Stockland, Publisher, Convivium.ca, Father Andrew Bennett, Program Director, Cardus Law and Andrea Mrozek,Program Director, Cardus Fa…
Context: Artificial Intelligence and the Canada Summer Jobs Program (Ep. 1716)
Is A.I. only Hollywood make believe? Today on context - we speak with scientists and educators - who say artificial intelligence is expandin…
Context #METOO Do we value women and their work?
The #METOO movement started from a power imbalance in the workplace. This movement paired with the gender pay gap are two examples of how wo…
Context: #METOO (Ep. 1715)
A paradigm shift, a tipping point - a modern day phenomenon as millions of women and men march together to dismantle the imbalance of power.…
Context: Relics and Saints (Ep. 1714)
The mystery of Icons and Relics - symbols that bring us closer to the power they invoke... why do they inspire us? Today on Context … Th…
The “Miracle Hand and Forearm” through the lens of Cardinal Collins
As Saint Francis Xavier's 465-year-old hand and forearm tour Canada, Molly Thomas spoke with His Eminence, Cardinal Collins about its meanin…
Context: 2017 – Year in Review (Ep. 1713)
Join us for a special edition of our annual year in review. During 2017, our team explored everything from natural disasters, to human right…
A Special edition Of Context At Christmas! (Ep. 1712)
Good News And Some Top Canadian Musicians For Your Cheer Today .. And...On The News Side Of Things -The Holy Land Faces Fresh Turmoil This C…
Context: Prison Watch (Ep. 1711)
Experts, and a new report say Canada’s prison system is in disarray. Close to 40 thousand families are affected by someone in prison. There …
Context: Trinity Western University at the Supreme Court (Ep. 1709)
Is a Community Covenant to be signed by students that asks them not to have sex outside of marriage discrimination? We hear from TWU preside…
Context: Income Inequality (Ep. 1708)
Nowhere to Call Home is a photographic journey led by 17-year-old Leah Denbok and her dad, Tim Denbok who have sparked international attenti…
Context: Guns and God (Ep.1707)
This week: Molly Thomas brings us stories from Sutherland Springs, Texas where a massacre took place inside a small-town church. Sheldon…
Context: Mother Nature’s Wrath, God + Science, And An Update On The Sutherland Texas Church Massacre (Ep.1706)
This week on Context - A Look at Mother Nature's Wrath - and what leading climate scientists have to say about the state of our world's heat…
Overcoming Sex Slavery
Sex once took centre stage in the life of Beatrice Wallace Littlechief. Raised without a clear sense of identity, she found herself on the s…
Context: Scary Religion Stories in time for Halloween — 500 years after the Reformation (Ep.1705)
Religious people can be pretty scary, and on this All Hallow's Eve we are remembering 500 years of the worst and best of that. The Refor…
Context: Sex, Power and the Harvey Weinstein Scandal (Ep. 1704)
The Harvey Weinstein scandal has once again focused our attention on the insidiousness of sexual harassment against women. We hear from …
Context: The Las Vegas Massacre (Ep. 1703)
Stories of survival, hope + recovery. Sheldon Neil and Elijah Marchand report live from Las Vegas. Joanna Johnson speaks about her encounter…
Context: Crisis in Puerto Rico (Ep. 1702)
Crisis in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria – and Haitian asylum seekers cross the border in droves in search of a new lif…
Introducing this year’s Context Foreign Correspondents
This year on Context we have two foreign correspondents who will be contributing stories, reporting from Jerusalem and Rome – Marney Blom of…
Context: Proposed Tax Reform (Ep. 1701)
What the proposed new tax changes mean for Canadians.
The Catholic Church in Canada and the World – Lorna Dueck Speaks with Cardinal Thomas Collins
In this special documentary, to be aired on 100 Huntley Street, YESTV and Global TV - Crossroads CEO and Context Host and Executive Producer…
The Biggest Earthquake to Hit Mexico in 100 Years
From our partners at Global News Alliance - Relief Supplies Are Being Delivered to the People of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Surrounding Areas by O…
Why Christians Should Take Heed in Myanmar
Teenagers shot point-blank by rifles, gang-rapes of women and children, babies thrown into the Bay of Bengal – it sounds like a horror movie…
The Mully Movie – Coming to Select Theatres in October
Coming to Context in October! What happens when a six-year-old boy in Kenya is abandoned by his family and left to raise himself on the s…
Context Season 7 Starts OCTOBER 3 at 8:00 p.m. on YESTV – 7:30 a.m. Sundays on Global TV
Here's Lorna Dueck with a preview of what to expect coming up on Context Season 7 - beginning October 3 at 8:00 p.m. on YESTV, 7:30 a.m. Sun…
Interview with Pastor Joel Osteen From our GNA Partners
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Rev. Lim in “Good Health and Spirits,” Says Family
An emotional, miraculous, and riveting day for Rev., Hyeon Soo Lim – freed after two-and-a-half years in a North Korea prison. At a press…
To Speak Up or Not to Speak Up? It Shouldn’t Be a Question.
"Decision expected today in trial of 3 Toronto police officers for sexual assault." Here we go again. It seems every day there are stories…
C-Shift: The Power of Story
C-Shift is a new, half-hour program that travels back in time through the news archives of Context – with host and broadcast journalist …
C-Shift: Artificial Intelligence
C-Shift is a new, half-hour program that travels back in time through the news archives of Context – with host and broadcast journalist …
C-Shift: Burning Man
C-Shift is a new, half-hour program that travels back in time through the news archives of Context – with host and broadcast journalist Lo…
C-Shift: Bullying And The Bystanders
C-Shift is a new, half-hour program that travels back in time through the news archives of Context – with host and broadcast journalist …
C-Shift: The Trauma of PTSD
C-Shift is a new, half-hour program that travels back in time through the news archives of Context – with host and broadcast journalist …
Context: Finding Balance In Our Digital Lives (Ep. 1620)
"We have stopped this one (Wannacry) but there will be another one coming (ransomeware) and it will not be stoppable by us." A frighteni…
C-Shift: Prostitution
This week we look at prostitution and what has shifted in the oldest profession that has made it possible for women to speak out about v…
Context: Skyrocketing Housing Costs (Ep. 1619)
This week we look at sky-high house prices and rent. The cost of living continues to rise and it's difficult for people to find affordab…
C-Shift: Heroes
Superheroes abound in popular culture! Their archetypes thrill us, keeping us on the edge of our seats as Hollywood spends billions of d…
Context: Fort McMurray One Year Later (Ep. 1618)
On the one year anniversary of the Fort McMurray Fire, we retell the heroic stories of first responders, Wild Rose Leader and Fort McMur…
C-Shift: Environment
THIS WEEK we take a look at the ENVIRONMENT and talk with experts past and present. From Margaret Atwood on her book, Year of the Flood, w…
The Fort McMurray Fire: Retold by Resident and Fire Fighter
Almost 90,000 people were forced to evacuate Fort McMurray, Alberta when a massive wildfire swept the city and surrounding areas. Here is th…
Context: Behaving Badly (Ep. 1617)
A David versus Goliath story - How a Canadian columnist took on Fox powerhouse host Bill O'Reilly. Is bad behaviour increasingly being …
Context: Legalizing Marijuana (Ep. 1616)
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cannabis Culture in Canada? The Liberal government has tabled legislation to…
Context: Somalia Food Crisis (Ep. 1615)
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Will Somalia face famine yet again? Context Reporter Molly Thomas is on the …
Context: Canada’s Working Poor (Ep. 1614)
Are economists feeling optimistic that the Canadian economy is showing its strongest growth since the summer of 2013? Not everyone is c…
Context: Religious Freedom in Canada (Ep. 1613)
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The most controversial word in Canada -- Islamophobia. The House of Commons…
Context: Canadian Courts Under Repair (Ep. 1612)
Could you befriend a man who murdered your father? How would you feel if your daughter's killer was set free due to court delays only to…
Context: Six Years of Civil War in Syria (Ep. 1611)
It's a gruesome anniversary that the world marks today - Six years of civil war in Syria. Millions displaced, families torn apart, more …
Context: Age of Anxiety (Ep. 1610)
Is the news making us anxious? What about giving up the news for lent? Is it better for the soul to learn less about the world around yo…
Context: Spiritual Stories in Film (Ep. 1609)
Following the 89th Academy Awards we talk about spiritual stories in film with guests: Paul Young - Author of the best-selling nove…