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Representatives from the Islamic Foundation of Cornwall, the Cornwall Police Service and Freshco during the Ramadan Community Food Drive.

Centre 105 receives donations from Ramadan food drive

Carol Goddard April 25, 2025

Centre 105, a Community Ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, gratefully received more than 100 non-perishable food items from the Ramadan Community Food Drive, ...

Four of the six founding members of the Russell Friends of Victoria's Quilts were present on Feb.22. Left to right: Mona Saunders, Anne Mains, Christine Lang and Lorraine Comeau.

Quilters celebrate two decades of heartfelt giving

Carol Goddard April 25, 2025

The Russell Friends of Victoria’s Quilts Canada (RFVQC) celebrated their 20th anniversary with a celebratory luncheon on Feb. 22 in the hall of St. Mary’s ...

Colourful mural by an Indigenous artist on the exterior wall of Trinity Bank Street

Trinity Bank St. launches Student Internship Program

Rebecca Cowal April 25, 2025

Like many communities following the COVID-19 lockdowns, rebuilding social networks among new university students and young adults has proven to be a challenge. Located just ...

Cathedral Boys’ Choir cancels trip to Boston

Leigh Anne Williams April 25, 2025

“It was all going to be fabulous,” Andrew McAnerney, associate director of music at Christ Church Cathedral, said wistfully of a now cancelled plan to ...

Church of the Pater Noster on the Mount of Olives

The heart of prayer

Bishop Shane Parker April 25, 2025

This year, Ascension Day falls late in May (a couple of days before the fifth anniversary of my consecration as your bishop). I have always ...

Cree composer Andrew Balfour brings his innovative music to Christ Church Cathedral in June

Leigh Anne Williams April 25, 2025

Editor’s note: This story has been revised to include changes to events on June 14. A Saturday afternoon event marking the 10th anniversary of the ...

The cover of Canon Gilbert's autobiography, which he published in 2018.

Remembering the Rev. Canon William Gilbert

Perspective March 20, 2025

The Rev. Canon William Gilbert, a retired priest of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa and former editor of Crosstalk, passed away on Jan. 27, 2025 ...

Black History Month panelists and moderator sit at a long table.

One Love — Panel discusses Black contributions to peace

Leigh Anne Williams March 20, 2025

St. Thomas the Apostle also hosted a Black History Month panel discussion on Feb. 15. With Dr. Joy Mighty moderating, the chosen theme was Black ...

Stacey Cam-Tamakloe and Kathy Armstrong, Ottawa experts in West African percussion, led the drumming and dance workshop.

Ghanaian music and dance come to St. Thomas the Apostle

Leigh Anne Williams March 20, 2025

St. Thomas the Apostle, Ottawa hosted an African drumming and dance workshop on Feb. 15. The workshop was led by Carleton music professor Kathy Armstrong ...