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Written on 30 Sep, 2009 at 15:05 in
Events, Marriage and Family | Author:
Jenna Murphy In the wake of the launching of the first-ever Campaign Life Coalition student-run fashion show benefit, it seems that mainstream media and grassroots pro-life, pro-family groups may be on the same page. And, with back-to-school shopping season upon us, the timing couldn’t be better.
In August, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, an award-winning American radio talk show host whose weekly program boasts over 8.5 million listeners, threw her name behind Colleen Hammond’s book, ... (Continue reading)
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 16 Aug, 2009 at 5:07 in
Events, Society & Culture | Author:
Jenna Murphy
At a time when the affronts to life at every stage are enough to leave one’s head spinning, a group of summer interns at Campaign Life Coalition, the political arm of the Canadian pro-life movement, has decided to put its energies into hosting an uplifting charity event for all ages: a fashion show celebrating the dignity of each human life. All ... (Continue reading)
Written on 20 Jun, 2009 at 14:27 in
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Interim Staff There were marches for life from coast to coast the week of May 14 to help mark the 40th anniversary of the passing of the Omnibus Bill that legalized abortion in 1969.
2000 people walk through the streets of Victoria during the second B.C. March for Life
The largest was in Victoria, B.C., where at least 2000 people took part in the second B.C. March for Life, doubling the ... (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 14:57 in
Events | Author:
Interim Staff Largest March for Life
The 12th annual National March for Life in Ottawa saw record-breaking crowds mark 40 years of legalized abortion in Canada. Organizers and participants both said the demonstration is an important ... (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 13 Dec, 2008 at 7:08 in
Events, Pro-life Groups | Author:
Jenna Murphy
The World Federation for the Right to Die Societies and the Association pour le Droit de Mourrir Dignement (France's Association for the Right to Die with Dignity) co-sponsored an international From Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, the town of Macklin hosted the annual Saskatchwan Pro-life Association's "Working Together For Life" provincial conference. Macklin, whose population of 1,400 doubles each summer during the Annual World Bunnock Championship (a game ... (Continue reading)
Written on 13 Dec, 2008 at 7:06 in
Events, Pro-Life | Author:
Jenna Murphy
Many of Newfoundland's pro-lifers rallied together on Oct. 25 for "Red Sky at Night" -- an annual day of reflection, inspiration and strategizing. The event, sponsored by Campaign Life Coalition Newfoundland and Newfoundland Right to Life, brought together many front-line workers in the pro-life movement and boasted several stirring talks and presentations by some of the country's most prominent pro-life leaders.... (Continue reading)
Written on 12 Nov, 2008 at 20:00 in
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Written on 12 Nov, 2008 at 19:51 in
Events | Author:
Tony Gosgnach Assistant Editor
The president of the International Right to Life Federation looked back at history and gave an overview of the current situation concerning the protection and preservation of human life at his banquet address during the International Pro-Life Conference in Toronto on Oct. 3.
Dr. Jack Willke is a physician, author, lecturer, TV ... (Continue reading)
Written on 12 Nov, 2008 at 19:50 in
Events | Author:
Paul Tuns and Tony Gosgnach
A successful International Pro-Life Conference 2008 at the Marriott Toronto Airport Hotel Oct. 2-4 saw some 500 people attend from coast to coast - and some from elsewhere in the world - to hear leading speakers address topics of importance in these times of challenge for human life and the family.
Conference director Yoli Singson said one young man came ... (Continue reading)
Written on 12 Nov, 2008 at 19:48 in
Activism, Events | Author:
Interim Staff
At the halfway point of the 40 Days for Life that took place in 175 communities across the United States and Canada, tens of thousands of pro-lifers had participated in around-the-clock prayer vigils outside abortion facilities. Canadian locations included Ottawa and Halifax.
According to Shawn Carney, national outreach director of 40 Days for Life, "Local campaign ... (Continue reading)
Written on 4 Sep, 2008 at 9:58 in
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Written on 30 Jul, 2008 at 8:13 in
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