From Winnipeg winning the Grey Cup, to giving back to community members in need, to all the captured missionaries in Haiti being released unharmed, this week is filled with good news.
WATCH: Man plays praise music on piano in home destroyed by tornado
A video has gone viral of a man playing his piano in the midst of devastation following deadly tornadoes in the U.S. over the weekend.
Jordan Baize of Bremen, Ky. sits at his piano playing in a room without a roof and rubble littered around him.
The Man from Nowhere: The story of a prodigal father
Chris Dowling grew up in Dallas, Texas. As soon as he turned 18 years old, he along with his best friend, moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in writing and acting.
"As soon as I got out there, I knew I wanted to write more than acting, but I did both," said Dowling.
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Winnipeg pop-up connecting local makers and shoppers this Christmas
A pop-up shop inside of an outlet mall is buzzing as holiday shoppers tick off their Christmas lists locally.
Staff and vendors with The Local Entrepreneurs of Winnipeg (The Locals) had an exhausting weekend keeping up with Winnipeg's desire to shop local this holiday season. Their booming pop-up shop gives mall space to a variety of local makers who would not have had the chance to be there otherwise.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers to welcome fans at IG Field Wednesday
Instead of taking to the streets, fans are being welcomed onto the home turf of this year's Grey Cup champions.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will not be having a parade to celebrate their Grey Cup win, but are welcoming people to IG Field. The stadium opens at 5 p.m. Wednesday to celebrators joining the 6 p.m. festivities.
Sign language Scripture connects Deaf with God’s Word
How important is God’s Word? You’d probably say it’s essential to know the Lord and share your faith. Yet Scripture doesn’t exist for millions of Deaf people worldwide because it’s not in their heart sign language.
“Out of about 375 sign languages worldwide, only one sign language has a full Bible. No other sign language even has the New Testament completed yet, and roughly 80- to 85-percent of those sign languages are still waiting to start a single verse,” DOOR International’s Rob Myers explains.
Retired Knox United Church reverend to receive Lieutenant Governor’s Award
A Winnipeg pastor is being honoured next month for uniting people from different faith and cultural backgrounds as one community.
Rev. Bill Millar is being awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for the Advancement of Interreligious Understanding. A statement from the Lieutenant Governor says the retired pastor is a crucial role model to people in the Central Park neighbourhood during his time at Knox United Church.
Winnipeg brothers donate 123 milk jugs to local shelters
A Winnipeg family is milking their grocery store points for all their worth.
Stéphane Allard says the "hair-brained" idea of donating more than 100 4L milk jugs began with a selfish motive; he wanted to get the best bang for his buck using grocery store points. Stéphane decided the best way to do this was to buy milk.
Story Matters! Empowering others through the power of words
Stories matter. They provide a compelling conduit through which we can connect with and impact other people.
Linda Olson never thought that she would go down the path of becoming a storyteller, but God had other plans. After experiencing tragedy early on in life and taking years to heal, God spoke to Linda and told her that she needed to share her story.
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The Chosen TV series in French, changing hearts and minds overseas
One of Europe's most secular countries, France, is starting to show a genuine interest in God and faith once again.
Jonathan Roumie is the actor who plays the role of Jesus in the show. He was recently in France for the international premiere of the series.
All 17 kidnapped missionaries in Haiti released
A ministry says their prayers have been answered; all 17 missionaries who were kidnapped in Haiti two months ago are free.
On October 16, 17 missionaries with Christian Aid Ministries were visiting an orphanage in Haiti when they were kidnapped. The five children and 12 adults were taken from the Croix-des-Bouquets suburb.
Christmas kettles great way to bless people in your community
The Salvation Army has their kettles out and are hoping for one last burst of generosity before the holidays.
Kristin Marand is the Media and Communications Coordinator for the Prairie Division of the Salvation Army.
Winnipeg man celebrated after water rescue
While awards and accolades may be hanging in his garage, a Winnipegger is most proud of who is hanging out in Ontario: the man and the dog that he saved one windy day on the lake.
Matt Haarsma was given the MG Griffiths award from the Lifesaving Society in November, has a Bronze Medal award and plaque of Bravery from the Royal Canadian Humane Association, and a letter from Mayor Brian Bowman, all for a 2019 water rescue.
WATCH: The reason for the Christmas season
This holiday season, a local singer is encouraging people to focus on the Christ in Christmas.
Nasah Vie is one of the worship leaders at Christ Embassy Christian Centre, a church in downtown Winnipeg. She has also released a Christmas single called 'Real Christmas Season.'
Different can be beautiful
A cute yet powerful video is bringing awareness to people with facial differences, and that it's not something to fear.
A Canadian organization called About Face released a children's video that is reaching past its intended audience.
Samaritans Purse and churches helping with aftermath of B.C. flooding
Church folks are getting their hands dirty in B.C. as they are physically helping people clear out their homes after the intense flooding last month.
Frank King is the News Media Relations Manager with Samaritans Purse Canada.
"Even as Christmas comes, Samaritans Purse has been crazy busy in British Columbia from the disastrous flooding in Abbotsford and also further north in the Merritt region," says King. "We're working through churches in those areas with volunteers."
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