Activism
Written on 29 Mar, 1996 at 13:28 in
Activism, Pro-Life | Author:
Mike Mastromatteo Linda Gibbons: “Common Sense Revolution is meaningless if it doesn’t protect life”
Pro-life defender Linda Gibbons has wasted no time in again sacrificing her personal comfort and security in defence of the unborn.
Gibbons, who was released from the Vanier Correctional Institute February 16, was re-arrested February 19 after demonstrating in front of the Scott abortuary on Gerrard St. East in Toronto.
She has continually refused to obey a court injunction banning pro-life witnessing within 60 feet of specified abortion sites. As a ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Mar, 1996 at 9:03 in
Activism, Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups | Author:
Interim Staff A Colorado man’s unauthorized detention in a psychiatric hospital was the direct result of his opposition to abortion, say several U.S. pro-life officials.
Kenneth Scott of Denver, a long-time pro-life activist, was arrested December 20 and spent the next 42 days in the Boulder Community Hospital psychiatric ward. He was released without conditions January 30.
Scott plans to file a lawsuit against those who played a part in his detention.
Pro-lifers believe Scott’s detention was based solely on the testimony of Dr. Warren ... (Continue reading)
Written on 18 Feb, 1996 at 14:07 in
Activism, Profiles | Author:
When I was a newcomer to Kenya many years ago (1942), I remember hearing a lot from the priests on the staff of Mangu High School about a boy named Maurice Otunga. Maurice was the star player on the school soccer team and apart from his skill in shooting goals; he was noted for his physical courage. He was the son of one of the most important chiefs in Kenya at the time and was a possible successor to the ... (Continue reading)
Written on 18 Feb, 1996 at 13:59 in
Activism, Events, Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Attention all Pro-Life Youth! Have you ever found yourself in a discussion and you couldn’t defend your beliefs? Are you interested in meeting people who know exactly where you’re coming from? Well, Students Against Violation of Life (SAVOL of the Greater Toronto Area understands this growing problem. We also realize that a greater respect for life needs to be established in the youth of the nineties. We believe that together we can make a difference!
On Saturday February 24, 1996, SAVOL ... (Continue reading)
Written on 18 Feb, 1996 at 13:51 in
Abortion Law, Activism | Author:
In August 2004, Judge George Adams of the Ontario Court (General Division) issued a temporary injunction to prohibit sidewalk counselling near abortuaries. He also banned picketing within 500 feet of doctors’ homes. Offices of abortionists were also given a small bubble zone. This ruling will last until the trial.
That case was a civil lawsuit where the Government of the Province of Ontario sued 18 pro-life people. Because it is a civil law suit, the Judge could decide what type ... (Continue reading)
Written on 18 Feb, 1996 at 13:39 in
Abortion Law, Activism | Author:
Mike Mastronmatteo
Pro-life supporters applauded a move by the Louisiana state legislature requiring doctors to tell women seeking abortion the physical and emotional risks of abortion and carrying a child to term.
The move is part of the state’s newly restored informed consent law. The law also involved the distribution of the booklet, Abortion, Making a Decision, which features information on fetal development, methods of abortion and immediate and long-term medical risks.
Produced by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, ... (Continue reading)
Written on 18 Feb, 1996 at 13:29 in
Abortion Law, Activism, Editorials | Author:
“It is time for the government of British Columbia to … stop trying to limit peaceful picketing outside abortion clinics.” Globe and Mail editorial, January 26, 1996
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Now if only Ontario’s attorney general Charles Harnick would apply the same principle to the current injunctions banning pro-life picketing in his province.
When Judge E.J. Cronin decided to strike down most of the B.C. NDP government’s offensive attempt to stifle the rights of free speech and assembly ... (Continue reading)
Written on 18 Feb, 1996 at 12:44 in
Abortion Law, Activism | Author:
First pro- life legal win in recent years ends government crackdown and breaths new life into pro-life witnessing. Mike Mastromatteo The interim
Pro-life groups across the country are hailing the decision of the B.C. Provincial Court to strike down the Bill 48 (Access to Abortion Services Act), the legislation banning picketing around B.C. abortion clinics.
In the January 23 decision, Judge E.J Cronin said Bill 48 violates freedom of conscience and religion guarantees under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Jan, 1996 at 12:43 in
Activism, Society & Culture, Youth Activism | Author:
Mike Mastromatteo Central Ontario pro-life supporters are concerned over the distribution of pro-abortion literature to some students at a college of Trent University in Peterborough.
In September, students enrolling at Traill College received a brochure from the Peterborough chapter of the Canadian Abortion Rights Action League (CARAL). The brochure was included in an information kit given to Traill College students at the start of the fall term.
The multi-paneled, full-color brochure lists three Peterborough-area agencies women can visit for abortion referral information. It also ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Dec, 1995 at 10:36 in
Abortion, Activism, Issues, Pro-Life | Author:
Interim Staff Despite groups efforts, pro-life prisoner must spend Christmas in jail
Linda Gibbons, political prisoner, jailed for defending life, has been transferred to Vanier Correctional Institute in Brampton. Linda is serving time for offering assistance and counseling to women outside Buruiana’s abortuary on Gerrard Street East in Toronto. She committed the “crime” of walking on a portion of sidewalk banned from pro-lifers in Ontario.
The former New Democratic Party Government of Bob Rae sought and was successful in getting into place ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Dec, 1995 at 10:11 in
Activism, Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups, Society & Culture | Author:
Mike Mastromatteo Scheidler: “There was a KGB quality to the situation.”
Pro-life supporters have criticized Canadian customs officials for “totalitarian” measures taken against two speakers invited to the November 10 - 12 Human Life International (HLI) conference in Calgary.
Pro-life Action League executive director Joseph Scheidler of Chicago, and abortion vaccine authority Lawrence Roberge of Springfield, Massachusetts, were detained for 90 minutes by Canada Custom’s staff after arriving at the Calgary airport November 9.
The HLI conderence generated protests at least 27 pro-abortion groups, particularly ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Nov, 1995 at 12:59 in
Activism, Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Ted Gerk Action days
Here is some hot news!! Pro-life students around the province are working on OSFL Action Days. An OSFL Action Day is an exciting one day youth pro-life event. The schedule includes informative and inspirational speakers, practical “How to” workshops, a visible pro-life activity in the community, uniting together in a prayer service and then winding it up with a hip and happening social event.
Presently there are OSFL Action Days being planned in Collingwood, London, Toronto, North Bay, Kingston, ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Nov, 1995 at 12:57 in
Activism, Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Interim StaffA youth conference in Ontario attracts 400. A similar conference in B.C.
draws 250. It appears that the leaders of tomorrow are prepared to flex their muscles today.
Ontario meet whips youth into action
In October, the Ontario Students for Life held their sixth annual conference, “Life is Great?”
It was a totally great, superb, fine, nice, delightful, educational, fun, amazing, but not awesome weekend! There were over 400 young people in attendance and the enthusiasm and energy of the crowd was contagious.
Saturday’s speakers began with the truly inspirational Sarah and Betty Smith. Twenty five years ago Mrs. Betty Smith was pregnant. She had an abortion, but unbeknownst to her, she had been pregnant with twins and her daughter Sarah survived the abortion!! Sarah and Betty now travel the country and share their powerful story.
Shari Richard, a professional ultrasound technician gave the students a look through “The Window to the Womb.” They could see little babies swimming around in the womb on a jumbo T.V. screen.
Wendy Gillings shared her personal abortion experiences and testified to the fact that the Post Abortion Syndrome is real and that help and healing is available for women who are suffering from grief, guilt and pain abortion causes women.
The students were surprised to learn that there are pro-lifer “Prisoners of Conscience” here in Canada! Jim Hughes, President of Campaign Life cited the example of, was Linda Gibbons, an Ontario grandmother. Linda has been in prison for a year now because she refused to abide by an unfair injunction which disallows people to protest abortion at an abortion clinic. During some of the cheering session over the weekend choruses of “Free Linda Gibbons” raised the roof.
The Chastity Challenge Team presented their hip and happening message about the freedom of chastity and were enthusiastically received.
Fr. Tom Lynch spoke about Euthanasia and gave frightening Dutch government medical statistics on Euthanasia. He went on to explain how euthanasia is slowly becoming a reality right here in our very own country.
Frank Tanana, former Detroit Tiger’s pitcher and member of Athletes for Life, spoke eloquently about his Life, spoke eloquently about his life experiences and his belief in the sanctity of human life. The students responded with a rousing pro-life rendition of the wave.
There was great unity among the students over the weekend. The Interdenominational Liturgy of the Word highlighted this. Rev. Father Dennis Howard gave an excellent speech. Saturday night the party really kicked in and the delegates sang, danced and were merry into the wee hours of the morning.
In workshops on Sunday, students worked to channel all the pro-life knowledge and enthusiasm of the weekend into positive pro-life projects in their own communities. There are now many communities across Ontario planning OSFL Action Days which will take place throughout the year. A youth conference in Ontario attracts 400. A similar conference in B.C.
draws 250. It appears that the leaders of tomorrow are prepared to flex their muscles today.
Ontario meet whips youth into action
In October, the Ontario Students for Life held their sixth annual conference, “Life is Great?”
It was a totally great, superb, fine, nice, delightful, educational, fun, amazing, but not awesome weekend! There were over 400 young people in attendance and the enthusiasm and energy of the crowd was contagious.
Saturday’s speakers ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Nov, 1995 at 12:50 in
Abortion, Issues, Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Father Ted Colleton I think it is true to say that people who have dedicated their lives to the pro-life cause often feel pessimistic about the success of their efforts.
The news seems always to be bad. There are more and more abortions and an even like the Beijing Conference does not augur well for the future of unborn life in Third World.
But the news is not all bad an recently a few things have occurred which have given me hope that the future ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Sep, 1995 at 11:58 in
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Interim Staff For the fourth year running, thousands of Canadians took part in North America’s largest annual pro-life demonstration.
This years’ Life Chain did no reach the attendance of past events but organizers say their goal was reached. Activists across the country lined the streets of their communities in peaceful yet poignant demonstration for the unborn.
Signs reading “Abortion Kills Children” and “Jesus Forgives and Heals,” were prominent to motorists and passersby. Organizers estimate that well over 500,000 Canadians saw these signs in various ... (Continue reading)
