Activism
Written on 29 Sep, 2009 at 5:44 in
Activism, Events, Pro-Life | Author:
Joseph Jalsevac
This fall begins the fifth annual campaign of what organizers are calling “the largest and longest co-ordinated pro-life mobilization in history” – 40 Days for Life. The campaign consists of a three-point program: prayer and fasting, constant vigil outside select abortuaries and community outreach aimed at educating the public and raising awareness.
40 Days for Life began five years ago as an isolated event in Texas, ... (Continue reading)
Written on 20 Aug, 2009 at 13:29 in
Abortion, Activism, Announcements, Cover stories, Features | Author:
Joseph Jalsevac Increasingly abortion advocates acknowledge the child
“Maybe we won’t agree on abortion, but we can still agree that this is a heart-wrenching decision for any woman to make, with both moral and spiritual dimensions. So let’s work together to reduce the number of women seeking abortions by reducing unintended pregnancies and making adoption more available and providing care and support ... (Continue reading)
Written on 17 Aug, 2009 at 5:55 in
Activism, Profiles | Author:
Karen Murawsky
Ottawa-area pro-life activist Rita Curley passed away last month at the age of 87. During her funeral Mass on July 13, Fr. Pedro Arana of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Vanier, Ont. noted that, “Rita was very strong in her faith and she was not afraid to express her belief.”
That summed up Curley very well – ... (Continue reading)
Written on 12 Jul, 2009 at 13:14 in
Activism, Politics | Author:
Gurbax Malhi ................................ (L, Bramalea-Gore-Malton): ................................. May 7; June 9
Paul Szabo ................................... (L, Mississauga South): ..................................... May 11; May 13; May 15
David Sweet ................................. (C, Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale): .... May 14; June 17
Colin Mayes .................................. (C, Okanagan-Shuswap): .................................... May 14
Stephen Woodworth ...................... (C, Kitchener Centre): ......................................... May 14
Dan McTeague .............................. (L, Scarborough East): ....................................... May 27
Tom Lukiwski ................................ (C, Regina-Lake Centre): ..................................... May 29
Gord Brown .................................. (C, Leeds-Grenville): .......................................... June 1
Bev Shipley .................................. (C, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex): ............................ June 1
Chris Charlton* .............................. (NDP, ... (Continue reading)
Written on 12 Jul, 2009 at 13:09 in
Activism, Politics, Youth Activism | Author:
Thaddeus M. Baklinski Special to The Interim NDP MP doesn’t support petition intent but still presents it after school group met in her office during March for Life
The pro-life petition campaign begun prior to this year’s National March for Life in Ottawa marking the 40th anniversary of the legalization of abortion has proven to be a phenomenal success, with over 30,500 signatures collected by press time and more still coming in daily.
... (Continue reading)
Written on 20 Jun, 2009 at 13:58 in
Activism, Events, Motherhood | Author:
On Mother's Day, 70 Canadian and American pro-lifers gathered at Mather's park at the base of the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie, Ont., for the 31st International Mother's Day Walk for Life. They gathered to remember children who are victims of abortion, witness to the fact that human life is a gift from God, and to demand action from legislators to fully protect the unborn. It is organized by Francis James McManamy of Niagara Region Right to Life, its Canadian ... (Continue reading)
Written on 13 Jun, 2009 at 13:54 in
Pro-Life, Youth Activism | Author:
Theresa Gilbert The 12th National March for Life took place on May 14, but more than 850 students were still going strong the next day at the Youth Conference organized by Campaign Life Coalition. As the busses unloaded and participant packages were given out, the organizers soon realized they had surpassed their expected number of attendees, making this the largest year yet.
As the students settled in for the day, the first ... (Continue reading)
Written on 24 May, 2009 at 16:35 in
Youth Activism | Author:
Edward Woolley "Everyone has the right to life"- Article Three, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Since the dawn of the modern era, every democratic nation has held at the centre of its constitution a bill of rights. These documents have in turn been based on one central right: the right to live. No right is as fundamental, for without life, no other rights may exist. Yet most of these nations that ... (Continue reading)
Written on 22 Apr, 2009 at 10:53 in
Religion, Youth Activism | Author:
Tony Gosgnach Assistant Editor Critical Mass’ new album ‘Body language’ seeks to curb the pop culture attitudes of young people when it comes to love, sex and communion. (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 14:58 in
Youth Activism | Author:
Jenna Murphy
In contrast to the disappointing events at St. Mary's University in Nova Scotia, two separate Canadian university pro-life clubs have recently experienced small victories; namely, the granting of club status after long periods of opposition. Is seems that official club status for campus pro-life groups is becoming a rare luxury. The two groups in question are Youth Protecting Youth at the University of Victoria and Choose Life McGill at Montreal's McGill University. In both instances, pro-life students were pleasantly surprised ... (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 13:13 in
Activism, Events, Issues, Pro-Life | Author:
Paul Tuns Editor Interim editor Paul Tuns takes a look at the kick-off rally for the Canadian 40 Days for Life, which will run until April 5th. (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 12:15 in
Activism, Issues, Youth Activism | Author:
Jenna Murphy Anti-life mob rule seems the rule of the day at St. Mary’s University in Halifax. (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 11:21 in
Pro-Life, Youth Activism | Author:
Tony Gosgnach, Assistant Editor University of Calgary pro-lifers hope for the best, but are preparing for the worst regarding upcoming court cases. (Continue reading)
Written on 17 Jan, 2009 at 19:55 in
Abortion, Youth Activism | Author:
Paul Tuns Despite threats, University of Calgary pro-life students still held their Genocide Awareness Project display. (Continue reading)
Written on 13 Dec, 2008 at 7:04 in
Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Theresa Gilbert Youth Issues Correspondent
The campus pro-life club at the University of Guelph, Ont. was banned without prior notice in October. After being informed of the reasons the Central Student Association (CSA) banned them, the club appealed the decision at a meeting on Oct. 29. There were over four hours of heated discussion and no conclusion was reached. Instead, a motion was made to postpone any decision until the hired ... (Continue reading)
