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For the past six years, the Rev. Gerlyn Henry has walked a familiar path shared by clergy members for generations: she serves as an Anglican priest in Scarborough, Ontario, dedicating…
While the modern urban landscape is overwhelmingly dominated by pedestrians staring intently down at glowing smartphone screens, a quiet counter-movement is taking place on the sidewalks of major cities. Amid…
With the kids officially back in school, the morning air carrying the slightest hint of autumn chill, and parents everywhere recovering from the intense mental load of a bustling August,…