Government’s invitation to bondholders to sign onto the debt exchange programme expires tomorrow, January 16, 2023.
Stakeholders including some economists continue to urge government to halt the plan.
The aim of the programme is to make the nation’s debts sustainable as a key component of securing an International Monetary Fund deal. But the bondholders say they do not agree to the terms.
Well, the agitation has taken a spiritual dimension as the General Overseer of Royal House Chapel has prayed that the country’s leaders are touched by God to exempt individual bondholders.
Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah also called on God to push the leaders away from the savings of the poor and needy in society.
“If they will not hear any voice, let them hear the voice of Jehovah God Almighty and warm them, oh God, that when you are in power and authority, you don’t touch the savings of the poor because when the poor people decide to cry, there will be judgement from heaven,” he prayed.
He said this prayer at the church’s annual week of the altar programme on Sunday.
Rev. Koranye Ankrah added, “I send you holy angels, go and arrest the heart of the President, his vice and the Finance Minister and their advisors.”
In his communication with God, he asked for the leaders to be made sensitive to the plight of the people.
“Let them hear the voice of righteousness and the poor and the vulnerable.”
He also prayed to commit the country into God’s hands asking for God to “help our nation from collapsing, bring our finances back to live, let our economy work again.”
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/two-people-stand-outside-surrounded-by-sparkling-lights-right-lit-up-treats-on-a-winter-night.webp?id=55382017&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Whether you're planning a romantic date night or a festive outing with your besties, there are several <a href="https://www.narcity.com/take-enchanted-walk-through-wonderland-of-lights-at-illumi-canada-this-fall">enchanting light trails near Montreal</a> just waiting to be explored this winter. </p><p>From mesmerizing city strolls to immersive forest footpaths, here are eight <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/muskoka-home-of-the-stars-road-trip-from-montreal">dazzling displays near Montreal</a> that you can discover in the next month or two. What's more, they're all within a 2.5-hour <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/road-trips-from-montreal">road trip of Montreal</a> — and some of them may even be taking place in your own neighbourhood. </p><p>These stunning sites are perfect for making magical memories this season. So, bundle up and head out on your next adventure!</p><p>After all, you know what they say: glow big or glow home!</p><h3>Ice Trails at Domaine Enchanteur</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CmryDEnvr-X/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=ee9bf873-edd9-4cca-a1f4-183221a408a8" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: $24 per adult</p><p>When: Opens around December 15</p><li>Sunday to Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.</li><li><span></span>Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.</li><p>Address: Le Domaine Enchanteur – 1180, rang Saint-Félix E., Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, QC</p><p>Why You Need To Go: How does skating through winding forest ice-trails, surrounded by twinkling lights, sound to you? Domaine Enchanteur, located two and a half hours away from Montreal, lives up to its name (Enchanting Estate in English) with its site becoming as colourful as it is sparkly in the evenings. With 15 km of trails, two-thirds of which are lit up, you can skate for a long time before completing the course.</p><p><a href="https://domaineenchanteur.isp.46degresn.ca/" target="_blank">Domaine Enchanteur Website</a></p><h3>Fantasy Land at Parc Safari</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CsKwA6PsGtq/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=a4f732e6-1b19-4be8-832f-089e3f8c1232" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: Free</p><p>When: Nightly until December 20, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.</p><p>Address: Trévi Laval – 1805, autoroute Jean-Noël-Lavoie, Laval, QC</p><p>Why You Need To Go: On Montreal’s North Shore, Trévi’s Féérie de lumières invites you to stroll along a trail adorned with a dozen brightly-shining sculptures — and best of all it's totally free! On weekends, you can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate as well as Christmas music while basking in the presence of Santa Claus, setting the ultimate holiday ambiance. This event is also an opportunity to support Moisson Laval’s Christmas basket campaign so check your pantry and bring non-perishable food items to donate to the food bank.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PiscinesTrevi" target="_blank">Trevi Facebook Page</a></p><h3>Onhwa' Lumina</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CnAnlU2vjm1/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=821d80c2-c388-4c93-b857-5243de9a8310" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: $31.50 per adult</p><p>When: Year-round, depending on available time slots</p><p>Address: Onhwa' Lumina - 110, rue Grand Chef Thonnakona, Wendake, QC</p><p>Why You Need To Go: Designed by Moment Factory, this luminous trail near Quebec City takes you on an immersive 1.2 km night walk celebrating the culture of the Huron-Wendat Nation. Under the starry skies, you'll encounter captivating multimedia projections, transcendent installations and the ancestral rhythm of stories and song, as you're transported on a collective adventure "rich with emotion" and connection, as per the Onhwa' Lumina website.</p><p><a href="https://onhwalumina.ca/" target="_blank">Onhwa' Lumina Website</a></p><h3>Boulevard Monk Light Trail</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0b1AAZrkgo/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=771d9a93-59aa-4dd6-a9e3-795f6bd96a20" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: $35 per adult; $20 per child (ages 3–7)</p><p>When: December 7, 14, 20–24, and 26–31 (closed December 25), 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.</p><p>Address: Village Québécois d’Antan – 1425, rue Montplaisir, Drummondville, QC</p><p>Why You Need To Go: Until the end of the year, Village Québécois d’Antan in Drummondville invites you to discover its snowy streets adorned with twinkling lights and thousands of garlands jazzing up the surrounding trees, houses, and buildings. In addition to exploring the site and shopping at the Christmas market, you'll meet mythical characters, dance to traditional music and — for the brave among you — even join in a snowball fight.</p><p><a href="https://villagequebecois.com/" target="_blank">Village Québécois d’Antan Website</a></p><h3>Alight at Night at Upper Canada Village</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDLRPoatQ6E/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=6a6cb3b4-cd35-4a5d-bc20-8bfa26a4fa03" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: $17 per person (ages 13+)</p><p>When: Until January 4 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., depending on available time slots</p><p>Address: Upper Canada Village – 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg, ON</p><p>Why You Need To Go: Over a million tiny bulbs light up the night, creating a vibrant display that enhances this charming heritage village. Here, you can soak up the holiday spirit by enjoying festive stories, playing themed games, watching a captivating sound and light show, riding a miniature train, and singing Christmas carols. Best of all, it's just a two-hour drive from Montreal.</p><p><a href="https://www.uppercanadavillage.com/event/alight-at-night/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsOq6BhDuARIsAGQ4-zhuRRhWOTUE-_2Lm53kSUkgdHlvGWaGcTTYYPx2T16-q9pi9Juev38aAllqEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Upper Canada Village Website</a></p><p><em>This story was adapted from the article "<a href="https://www.narcity.com/fr/montreal/parcours-lumineux-pres-montreal-hiver">8 parcours lumineux absolument magiques qui valent le road trip à 2h30 ou moins de Montréal</a>," which was originally published on Narcity Québec by Noémi Lincourt.</em></p><p><em>Before you get going, check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/responsible-travel-guidelines" target="_blank">Responsible Travel Guide</a> so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.</em></p>
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: Free to skate, $15 for skate rentals</p><p>When: </p><ul><li>Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.</li><li>Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.</li><li>Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.</li><li>Spring break (March 3 to 7): Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.</li></ul><p>Address: 2345, rue Jarry Est, Saint-Michel, QC</p><p><a href="https://tohu.ca/en/reglements-de-la-patinoire-refrigeree-de-la-tohu" target="_blank">La TOHU website</a></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>