Context Beyond The Headlines

“Get a good education,” have always been word to the wise, ... MORE

Recent flooding in New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec tested who we are as neighbours. ... MORE

War, poverty, famine, drought, violence. These are only some of the heartbreaking tragedies facing us. But it's the children who suffer the most. ... MORE

A bloody Sunday at another place of worship. This time, a terrorist attack in several places throughout the island of Sri Lanka... MORE

Few tragedies stop us in our tracks like the destruction of ancient art that comforts us. The world looked on in horror as the roof and spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris went up in flames... MORE

It evokes anger, protests and passion like few other issues facing us. There's a lot of noise to cut through - and where we even begin our action on climate change is complex and costly... READ MORE

A stunning decision in Quebec as the government introduces new legislation to ban religious symbols – worn by certain public employees like police officers, teachers and judges. The proposed bill is a dismantling of what Canada included in our chart of rights – religious freedom and expression. Secularism moves religion out.... READ MORE

More than 750 deaths - so far - in the wake of Cyclone Idai that rampaged Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Malawi in Africa. It's one of the worst weather-related disasters to hit the southern hemisphere. How is help being activated following Cyclone Idai? ...  READ MORE

As global terrorism seems to be on the rise, how can we build bridges with our neighbours? Another tragic terrorist attack at a place of worship... READ MORE

18 Canadians die in a plane crash that killed 157 people. We pray for the loss in this community. And, does prayer and religion have a role in public life beyond the tragic? A Senate hearing underway on tax benefits for religion in Canada probes the worth of faith and religion in our nation. We hear from our political leaders on the value of prayer and examine the challenge of ethics in government. Is there a role for faith communities to pray for our leaders? And is that worth a tax benefit? Plus, a special announcement about our Molly Thomas.

This week on Context: Shocking revelations in Ottawa as the Prime Minister is implicated in political interference on the criminal prosecution of engineering giant SNC-Lavalin... READ MORE

Healing from sexual abuse within the church and sports organizations. In an era where coverups, lies and abuse of power are called out, it’s time for it to stop – and for those abused within the church to begin to heal. READ MORE

Hollywood has its own ideas about love, marriage, and romance, and the digital revolution has changed dating, marriage, and committed relationships. READ MORE

Tensions continue to mount between Canada and China over Huawei CFO, Meng Wanzhou’s extradition to the U.S. READ MORE

Saudi teenager, Rahaf Mohammed fled from her country – and her religion – claiming she faced certain death if she didn’t adhere to Islam. Her escape to Canada has sparked international attention – and debate over extremes in religion – and increasing polarization and politicization within faith groups. READ MORE

The new docu-series, Surviving R. Kelly has resurfaced allegations against R&B singer R. Kelly that he sexually abused children... READ MORE