The Local Beat - Brand New Feature on CHRI

CHRI's Fun Team leader Lydia will be keeping you up to date with events in the region! Listen in for a brand new feature - THE LOCAL BEAT! Submit your church & charitable events at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and listen every weekday at 7:30am, 12:30pm and 4:30pm to find out what's coming up near you!

Tips for Having a Successful Staycation

A new month begins! How are you feeling? Do feel like summer is flying by, and your heart rate is elevated as you anticipate the end of the season and try to cram in as much as you can before the new school year starts? We have a tendency to try to rush the end of summer and anticipate the end. 

With one more month of summer left, you may not get to fit in a road trip or extended holiday, but a staycation can leave you feeling refreshed and recharged... if done right!

Read more for 5 tips for maximizing your staycation.

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Don't let your dream derail you from your destiny.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week, she shares a quote encouraging us to put more weight in God's destiny for us, versus our own personal dreams.

"Don't let your dream derail you from your destiny."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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It Takes People to Make the Dream a Reality

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week, she shares a reminder that everything is more people when it's shared and experienced with people.

"YOU CAN DESIGN AND CREATE, AND BUILD THE MOST WONDERFUL PLACE IN THE WORLD. BUT IT TAKES PEOPLE TO MAKE THE DREAM A REALITY."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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Summer Letter from the CHRI Team

Whether you’re family or friends, the positive encouragement you share when you’re sharing your faith is what changes lives, builds communities and makes the world a better place.

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Be A Strong Finisher

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week, she shares a quote from the world's fastest sprinter Usain Bolt.

"THERE ARE BETTER STARTERS THAN ME BUT I'M A STRONG FINISHER."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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An Actor Prepares Part 1

In Part 1 of this blog, 9th Hour Theatre Company’s Associate Artistic Director George Dutch writes about the preparation process for actors and the difference between surface acting and deep acting.

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VBS Listing 2023

 The Fun Team will be “Popping” in to local church camps this summer with PapaJack popcorn!

Read more to see what Bible camps are happening in Ottawa, Pembroke, Cornwall and surrounding regions this summer.

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Brock Interviews Cirque Du Soleil Acrobat

Cirque du Soleil debuted Corteo at the Canadian Tire Center last night! Listen back to Brock's conversation with circus artist Marie-Christine Menard Bergeron, who is featured in four acts of the show. 

Cirque du Soleil will be in Ottawa until July 2nd, 2023. Tickets available at cirquedusoleil.com or canadiantirecentre.com. 

Praying for Canada

Canada Day is coming up! As Christians who believe in the power of prayer, it is our responsibility to lift up our great nation to God! Read more for some Canada Day prayer points.

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