Women of Faith Build Hope and Homes

Raheel Raza

"Since I came to Canada twenty eight years ago, there has always been an urge to give back to this wonderful country that is my adopted land and that has given me and my family a roof over our heads, jobs, security and most of all freedom. I realize that many people don't have these luxuries in their native lands or take them for granted in Canada" Raheel Raza

Charles Ellington

Lloyd Mackey

Charles Ellington is a “product” the Protestant Orphanage in Victoria. Ellington later played a pivotal role in the transitioning of the traditional and now-outmoded orphanage to a multi-faceted government-assisted cluster of family services and facilities.

The Present of Advent’s Presence

Melissa Payne

In this bustling Advent season, we might benefit from slowing down, taking the time to contemplate and just “be,” writes contributor Melissa Payne.