2021 in review: June

From daring, God-led rescues, to supporting ministries that help vulnerable people, to the power of worship and prayer, June was filled with news-worthy stories.

'He's the Canadian we all need to be': Heroes band together for miraculous rescue on Lake Winnipeg

A man who used his kayak to help rescue a child who had blown away on an inflatable while on Lake Winnipeg says that two unknown heroes risked everything to prevent a tragedy over the weekend.

Blake Morden was enjoying a peaceful afternoon at his cottage at Grand Beach on Saturday when an acquaintance, Aaron, came to tell him that two children on an inflatable had started to get pushed out on the lake in heavy winds.

PRAY: Former Casting Crowns member involved in serious motorcycle collision

A former member of Casting Crowns is fighting for his life after being struck by another vehicle while on his way to church Sunday.

The band shared a post to their social media on Sunday evening saying that Andy Williams, their former drummer, was resuscitated at the scene Sunday morning and rushed to a hospital in Nashville.

'God led us and gave us wisdom': HEART Team locates missing couple

A group of Hutterite volunteers are praising God this morning after they were involved in rescuing a missing elderly couple on Friday.

Brian and Evelyn Watt were reported missing Friday morning after they failed to return to their Morris, Man. home from a drive in the country on Thursday. Brian, 88, and Evelyn, 83, both require medication and their family and police expressed concern over their disappearance.

Mark Scheifele praying for Jake Evans after big hit

A Winnipeg Jets forward is expressing his hurt, saying his family is being harassed for his actions in the team's Wednesday night playoff game.

During the home game, Mark Scheifele handed Montreal Canadien Jake Evans a heavy hit, knocking him to the ground. Evans is out indefinitely with a concussion.

After 10 years Bruce Oake Recovery Centre open and accepting admissions

Scott and Anne Oake are celebrating the opening of a recovery centre in honour of their late son Bruce who passed away from an overdose.

Greg Kyllo is the Executive Director at the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre in Winnipeg. The centre officially opened this week.

Love, kindness, strong themes of Day of Prayer for residential school victims and survivors

The founder of Turtle Lodge is inviting people of all spiritualities and denominations to join them Sunday as they come together in healing.

Elder Dr. Dave Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini) is glad to see people come together to honour the 215 children found buried at Kamloops Residential School.

Winnipeg Pastor shares power of prayer after almost dying from COVID

A man recovering from COVID-19 is sharing his powerful testimony of coming through the worst of it.

"Like a lot of people, I took care of myself, and I tried to be careful. I figured it probably won't happen to me but then it did," says Richard Thorgeirson, an administrative pastor with The Believer's Church in Winnipeg.

The Nobody But Jesus radiothon in support of UGM

Over the course of two days, we heard dozens of testimonies from people who have found hope in Jesus in the midst of unimaginable circumstances thanks to the work of Union Gospel Mission.

Generous sponsors and donors had stepped up to provide matching funds, and the CHVN audience responded not only with finances but with prayers.

Justin Bieber and Chandler Moore lead powerful worship session

A powerful night in worship was led by two significant names in music late last month.

Justin Bieber and Chandler Moore of the Maverick City Music Collective led a worship session live in Kirkland, Washington.

Update: Manitoba nurses vote in favour of strike

After years of no contract, nurses have turned out in record numbers to vote in favour of a strike.

Without a contract for four years, the Manitoba Nurses Union (MNU) says they want a fair contract. As of Thursday morning, 98 per cent of Manitoban nurses are in favour of striking.