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Brockville, ON:

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  • Mon 3 Aug: Periods of rain ending near noon then cloudy, 40% chance of showers, High 24C, Low 13C
  • Tue 4 Aug: Sunny, High 27C, Low 16C
  • Wed 5 Aug: Sunny, High 28C, Low 19C

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Forecast:

Today starts with periods of rain ending near noon, then turning cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. There’s a risk of a thunderstorm early this morning, with 10 to 15 mm expected. Wind becomes northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 early on. High of 24, humidex 30, UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight clears up with fog patches developing overnight, low of 13.

Tuesday, August 4th brings sunshine, with fog patches dissipating in the morning. High of 27, humidex 31, UV index 8 or very high. Clear skies continue overnight, low of 16.

Wednesday, August 5th is sunny with a high of 28. Cloudy periods move in overnight, low of 19.

Thursday, August 6th sees cloudy skies with a 40 percent chance of showers, high of 26. Showers continue to be possible overnight with cloudy conditions, low of 19.

Friday, August 7th is cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers, high of 27. Cloudy periods overnight, low of 19.

Saturday, August 8th offers a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 percent chance of showers, high of 27. Cloudy periods continue overnight, low of 18.

Sunday, August 9th wraps up the week with a mix of sun and cloud, high of 25.

US: Indiana man who said he targeted Church over satanic beliefs sentenced to federal prison

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JEFF TURNER

PLAINFIELD, Ind. — A 21-year-old Indiana man who told investigators he targeted the Maple Grove Baptist Church in Plainfield because of his involvement in Satanic groups has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison for vandalizing a Baptist church sign, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana.

Steven James Perkinson, of Plainfield, Indiana, pleaded guilty to intentional damage to religious property and making a false statement to a United States agency. Chief Judge James R. Sweeney II of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana imposed the sentence, which includes three years of supervised release following Perkinson’s prison term.

Investigators say a forensic review of Perkinson’s cell phone revealed searches for local churches, including “Maple Grove Baptist Church Plainfield,” “Churches near me,” and “Plainfield Bible Church photos.” His phone also contained searches for occult-related terms, including “Noctulian Blood Covenant” and “Nexion 435,” as well as searches for the “address of largest Jewish church in America,” the press release said.

Agents also found online messages in which Perkinson claimed to have access to firearms and encouraged mass violence, along with photographs of him posing with recently deceased animals and evidence that he had set fire to a dumpster, according to the press release.

Perkinson told investigators he was motivated by involvement in various Satanic groups and that he targeted the sign specifically because it belonged to a Christian church.

On Nov. 18, 2024, Perkinson spray-painted a pitchfork and the numbers “666” over the display on the sign in front of Maple Grove Baptist Church in Plainfield, and painted an “X” over the sign’s cross symbol, the press release said.

When agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation first questioned him, Perkinson denied any knowledge of involvement in the vandalism. He admitted to the act only after agents executed a search warrant on his cell phone.

The FBI had first become aware of Perkinson in 2023 following an Instagram post referencing school shootings, according to the press release.

Perkinson had no prior criminal record. The case was investigated by the FBI.

Renowned US geneticist & Christian author Francis Collins honored with top science award

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JEFF TURNER

Francis Collins, founder of the BioLogos faith and science organization, received the National Academy of Sciences Public Welfare Medal on Jan. 22 for his groundbreaking genetics work and leadership of the Human Genome Project. The academy’s most prestigious honour, established in 1914, recognizes exceptional scientific contributions serving public welfare.

Collins directed the National Center for Human Genome Research beginning in 1993, overseeing hundreds of researchers who completed the first full human genome sequence. This achievement revolutionized biomedical research and established foundations for precision medicine and genetic disease treatments. He implemented the Bermuda Principles, requiring daily public release of genome data in an unprecedented transparency commitment.

The geneticist was appointed by President Barak Obama to head the National Institutes of Health, a position he held from 2009 to 2021, serving under three presidential administrations whilst managing responses to the Ebola outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic. He championed Alzheimer’s research funding, launched the BRAIN Initiative for neuroscience advancement, and initiated the Cancer Moonshot programme.

Collins helped develop the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, safeguarding Americans from genetic data exploitation. He later advised President Joe Biden from 2022 to 2023, co-leading the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and directing a national hepatitis C elimination initiative.

His numerous accolades include the Presidential Medal of Freedom, National Medal of Science, Gairdner Foundation International Award, Templeton Prize, and membership in Britain’s Royal Society.

Collins has authored several influential books blending science and Christian faith. His key works include the bestseller The Language of God, which argues for the compatibility of faith and science, and the 2024 book The Road to Wisdom, which addresses truth and trust in a polarized world.

The National Academy of Sciences Public Welfare Medal presentation will occur during the academy’s 163rd annual meeting on April 26.

Christian-Jewish Charity Delivers Ambulances to Syrian Minorities Near Israeli Border

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NOAH LEVY (Guest writer)

A Christian-Jewish humanitarian organisation has provided five refurbished ambulances to religious minority populations in southern Syria as violence against Christian and Druze communities escalates, according to a press release from the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.

The vehicles, formerly operated by Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency medical service, were transferred to local medical teams on Sunday and fitted with medical kits to equip emergency medical technicians and doctors responding to civilian casualties.

Medical personnel also received first-aid and emergency response instruction from MDA paramedics focussing on proper operation of the vehicles and equipment.

The Fellowship coordinated the transfer with Magen David Adom, COGAT and the Israel Defence Forces.

“When Druze and Christian communities just across our border are targeted for their faith, indifference is not an option,” Yael Eckstein, the Fellowship’s president and global chief executive, said in the statement.

The delivery follows attacks on the minority populations over the past year in areas where access to emergency medical care remains limited.

Last year, the Fellowship established two medical clinics in buffer zone villages, supplied hospitals in the Al-Suwayda region with equipment and medicines, and distributed thousands of food parcels to families affected by recent violence.

The organisation has previously assisted persecuted Christians in the region, including providing food aid, funding medical facilities and supporting refugees fleeing Islamic State attacks.

Christian Author and Publishing Leader Robert Wolgemuth Dies at 77

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DAVID INGRAM

Robert Wolgemuth, award-winning Christian author and longtime leader in Christian publishing, died early Saturday morning in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Wolgemuth is survived by his wife Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, founder and lead Bible teacher of Revive Our Hearts. His death followed a brief but intense battle with pneumonia complicated by a severely compromised immune system from a prior cancer diagnosis.

Nancy Wolgemuth, who was at her husband’s side, described his passing as peaceful, occurring during a time of worship, prayer, and Christian music. Family and friends, including one of Robert’s brothers and his wife, surrounded him during his final hours. Nancy described his death as him being “safely Home.”

Wolgemuth had been hospitalised on Christmas Eve due to pneumonia. His condition quickly became grave due to his weakened immune system. In the days leading up to his death, Nancy shared publicly that Robert was “approaching the finish line.” The hymn Come to Jesus was played moments before his death, and Nancy said that Robert took his final breath during the lyric referencing a “final heartbeat.”

Robert Wolgemuth built a distinguished career in Christian publishing, serving as former president of Thomas Nelson Publishers and founding Wolgemuth & Associates. As a bestselling author, his work earned numerous awards and touched readers across the Christian community.

Robert married Nancy in 2015, just over a year after his first wife, Bobbie, died of ovarian cancer in October 2014 following 44 years of marriage. After marrying Nancy, Robert became actively involved in the ministry of Revive Our Hearts, supporting and participating in the organisation’s work alongside his wife.

Robert Wolgemuth was 77.