Pro-Life
Written on 30 Jun, 2009 at 19:05 in
Issues, Pro-Life, Religion | Author:
Pete Vere Senior Writer With close to 240,000 members, the Knights of Columbus is Canada's largest Catholic organization. In keeping with Catholic teaching, the order is officially pro-life and over the years, has donated thousands of volunteer hours and millions of dollars to the pro-life cause. Leading the charge in Ontario is Dan Heffernan, the organization's state advocate for the province.
Heffernan ... (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 13 Jun, 2009 at 12:37 in
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The Interim asked participants: "Why is the National March for Life important? Why did you come here today?" Here are some responses.
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Written on 24 May, 2009 at 16:21 in
Pro-Life | Author:
Interim Staff
On April 5, the spring 2009 40 Days for Life campaign ended in 135 cities in Canada, the United States, Australia and Northern Ireland. The 24-hour around-the-clock vigil of prayer and fasting was expanded in Canada to include Montreal, Toronto ... (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 13:05 in
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John Jalsevac Special to The Interim The Interim remembers the wonderful work of author Jacqueline Kasun, who passed away recently at the age of 84. (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 12:53 in
Issues, Pro-Life | Author:
Pete Vere Pete Vere takes a look at the life of the BC pro-life activist originally involved with the infamous ‘bubble zone law’, currently working with Nurses for Life. (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 31 Mar, 2009 at 6:53 in
Marriage and Family, Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups, Resources | Author:
Interim Staff Archbishop Collins gives his support to Toronto’s crisis pregnancy centre. (Continue reading)
Written on 20 Feb, 2009 at 6:49 in
Pro-Life, Religion | Author:
Paul Tuns Editor Paul Tuns recalls the important work of Conservative giant Paul Weyrich, who passed away recently at 66. (Continue reading)
Written on 9 Feb, 2009 at 13:59 in
Pro-Life, Resources, Society & Culture | Author:
Jenna Murphy Last fall, Ottawa saw hundreds of pro-lifers of all denominations rise up and head to the streets to participate in the Canadian debut of the 40 Days for Life campaign. The campaign, developed by American pro-life activist David Bereit is a 40-day vigil of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion.
Over 750 participants in the Ottawa region filled up 960 hours of silent vigil in front of the Morgentaler ... (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Jan, 2009 at 12:21 in
News Bits, Pro-Life | Author:
Thaddeus M. Baklinski Special to The Interim Long time pro-life campaigner, Campaign Life Coalition activist and Interim columnist Winifride Prestwich, passed away in her 93rd year on Dec. 6 in Toronto.
Prestwich, a prominent geologist and geographer, taught at Toronto's Havergal College. She was a published author of Canadian geography textbooks and was, notably, one of five geologists chosen to examine damage to the Niagara escarpment the first time they turned off Niagara Falls.
Prestwich was a regular columnist ... (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Jan, 2009 at 11:42 in
Issues, Pro-Life | Author:
Interim Staff A northern Ontario city on Lake Superior held its first-ever pro-life conference, bringing pro-life leaders from across the continent together with local pro-life activists and supporters.
The All Points North: Facing Truth conference was hosted by local right to life group and Alliance for Life Ontario and was held Dec. 5-6 at the United Reformed Church.
Speakers included Vicki Thorn of Project Rachel; Camille de Blasi Pauley, co-founder and president of Healing ... (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 13 Dec, 2008 at 6:57 in
Pro-Life | Author:
Tony Gosgnach Assistant Editor
An abortion survivor brought to Canada recently her story of not only how she survived the early attempt on her life, but her work since then with an organization dedicated to caring for both women and children.
Melissa Ohden tours the continent speaking on behalf of Feminists For Life, a non-sectarian, non-partisan, ... (Continue reading)
