F and the M

1999 Canada

1999 Provinces

1999 Religions

Notes

Last year, we offered a look at what you would have read about religion on 24 February 1998.  Depending on what newspaper you were reading that day, the world of religious life would appear to be very different.  Here’s this year’s version for 24 February 1999 as it appeared in the Kelowna Courier, Calgary Herald, Winnipeg Free Press and Globe & Mail.

Kelowna Courier 1998: 1 story 100% wire 5 religious groups 100% local 1999: 8 stories 38% wire 6 religious groups 50% local 1 There's no alternative, Manning must step aside Editorial Mentioning generic religious ideas In a Canadian and foreign story on A10 2 Eight reported dead in Austrian avalanche By Associated Press Mentioning Christianity In a foreign story on A12 3 Craft circle to meet Compiled by Arlene Gaal Mentioning Catholicism In a local story on A4 4 The Sundress Fairy By J.P. Squire Mentioning Seventh Day Adventists In a local and foreign story on A4 5 White supremacist convicted in dragging death By Associated Press Mentioning Christianity In a foreign story on A8 6 Islamic leaders warn against Rushdie visit By Associated Press Dealing mainly with Islam In a foreign story on A9 7 Coming Events By Sandra Morton Mentioning Eckankar In a local story on B7 8 Their spice business grew from a gifted idea By John Thompson Mentioning Christianity In a local and Canadian story on C2