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OttawaWatch 108: On a cold day in February.

Article synopsis: Reflects on the Canada-Israel Friendship Committee meeting that was held in Victoria, BC on February 10 that spoke on building a reconciling relationship between Canadian Christians and the Israeli state and Jewish people.

OttawaWatch 110: That 'humdinger' of a speech.

Article synopsis: Discusses Agriculture Minister's Chuck Strahl's Mel Smith Lecture held at Trinity Western University on January 18, 2007. Strahl spoke on the importance of one's personal stance, to work on relationships, share your personal struggles and joys with others, and do not wait to develop a relationship with God.

OttawaWatch 113: Deb Grey, Wes McLeod et al.

Article synopsis: Discusses a few topics, including the 18th anniversary of Deborah Grey's 18th election to the House of Commons, commonly known as the grand dame of the then-emerging Reform party. The article discusses Green Party Elizabeth May intention to run in the next Federal election in Nova Scotia's Central Nova riding. Wes McLeod, who ran for the Reform in the 1988 election is discussed and his involvement with the Manning Centre. Lastly, the article briefly mentions two faith/political events held in the Manning Centre.

OttawaWatch 128: Some Canada Day highlights.

Article synopsis: Discusses the Christian faith-based group, Citizens for Public Justice that relocated offices to Ottawa. In addition, the article, speaks briefly about the 2007 Canada Day celebration on Parliament Hill that featured biblical languages and hymns.

OttawaWatch 130: Black's brush with Wheaton.

Article synopsis: Discusses peripheral aspects of Conrad Black’s Chicago trial and Prime Minister Harper’s interests of enunciating a foreign policy shift to Latin American. Black was convicted on mail fraud and obstruction charge, and wanted to spend the weekend in Wheaton. The author questioned why Black, a devout Catholic would be interested in spending time at an evangelical college.

OttawaWatch 143: Faith-based collegiality.

Article synopsis: Discusses Edmonton-St. Albert MP John Williams, his wife, Christine Botchway and their involvement in creating the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC). For additional information on Williams and Botchway,see OttawaWatch 104. The article also discusses Eden High school as an example where church and state may co-operate.

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