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Written on 8 Mar, 2010 at 9:23 in
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I would like to clarify some issues regarding a lecture and panel discussion that Redeemer University College was to host this winter (“Abortion, condom advocate to speak at evangelical college,” November 2009).
Let me begin with the topic on which Mr. Lewis has been invited to speak. First, Mr. Lewis will be speaking on global health generally, not on abortion, nor even primarily about HIV/AIDS. His focus will be on a wide range of topics, including communicable diseases in general, malaria, ... (Continue reading)
Written on 8 Mar, 2010 at 9:21 in
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Interim Staff On Jan. 22, about a dozen pro-lifers, some from as far away as Brantford, London and Toronto, picketed and distributed pamphlets at a lecture given by Stephen Lewis at Redeemer University College, a Christian undergraduate arts and sciences university in Ancaster, Ont.
Last November, The Interim reported that the college was going to host Stephen Lewis for a lecture, noting that the former Ontario NDP leader and Canadian ambassador to ... (Continue reading)
10. Quebec gives special rights to abortion mills
In the spring, the Quebec National Assembly passed new safety and hygiene regulations for all health care facilities in the province. In August, abortion mills and supporters were lobbying to have offices and facilities that provide abortions exempted from the regulations and two of them threatened to close or stop committing abortion procedures if they had to abide by the health and safety changes. Health Minister Yves Bolduc capitulated after pressure ... (Continue reading)
Written on 10 Dec, 2009 at 17:26 in
Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Patrick B. Craine Trespassing charges brought against six members of Campus Pro-Life, the University of Calgary’s pro-life club, have been stayed by the Crown prosecutor – a decision that means the charges effectively have been dropped.
“We are relieved by this decision on the part of the Crown prosecutor,” club president Leah Hallman stated in a press release. “Campus Pro-Life has consistently maintained that all of our actions were in full compliance under the law.”
The students were prosecuted by their university in February 2009 ... (Continue reading)
Written on 25 Nov, 2009 at 7:57 in
Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Patrick B. Craine and Paul Tuns
On Oct. 6, pro-abortion students shouted down a presentation by Jose Ruba of the pro-life Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform at McGill University, preventing most of his talk from being heard by those in attendance of the Choose Life-sponsored event. Police were called to the scene and, after repeated requests for civility, two people were arrested, although they were ... (Continue reading)
Written on 8 Nov, 2009 at 7:15 in
Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Theresa Gilbert On Sept. 25-27, the National Campus Life Network hosted its 2009 National Symposium in Toronto. The goal of the annual event is to provide networking opportunities, information and practical advice that will contribute to a stronger and dedicated campus pro-life movement. With the theme, “Making Waves: The Campus Pro-Life Movement,” the focus was on equipping student leaders to make an impact on their campuses.
... (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 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
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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
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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 12:15 in
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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)
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