Written on 6 Mar, 1985 at 8:37 in
Across Canada, Activism, Crisis pregnancy centres | Author:
Ebeline Zee-Hawtin
The North York Crisis Pregnancy Centre has now been open for four months. During that time, we have had 83 clients. The age range is from 14 to 35 years; almost half of the clients (37) have been in their teens. Most clients come in for a pregnancy test and, of 73 pregnancy tests done, 28 were positive.
Most of the clients come in for that first visit – certainly, the client whose pregnancy test is ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Dec, 1983 at 7:55 in
Across Canada | Author:
Barbara Foxwell British Columbia
Christmas at Langley Memorial 1983
Most of us in the pro-life movement at this time of the year tend to feel jaded and battle-scarred, and yes, even depressed occasionally. We’ve fought our annual hospital meeting battles, with mixed results; the current year’s national abortion statistics are again obviously going to be depressingly high; Morgentaler and his abortuaries are still with us. So, when something positive happens in the pro-life field, it assumes even more importance and significance than might ... (Continue reading)
Written on 3 Nov, 1983 at 10:51 in
Abortion, Across Canada, Bioethics | Author:
Interim Staff
Calgary (CP) – Parents do not have the right to stop their children from having abortions, even if they are under 16, says a University of Alberta professor.
And if they try to stop them, they could face criminal charges Ellen Picard told about 50 health-care workers this week at a discussion on children’s rights.
She said the federal Criminal Code makes it clear that parents are responsible for providing children ... (Continue reading)
Written on 2 Oct, 1983 at 8:30 in
Abortion, Across Canada | Author:
Nova Scotia 1982 abortion statistics
The 1982 Abortion Statistics in Nova Scotia reported a rise in total number performed of 30 over last year. If you add those listed as not available (n/a) under approved to those performed, the total would be 1,913 (possible abortions of N.S.). at this time we don’t have information telling us that the 100 abortions done in Yarmouth Regional were approved. Also, 13 were listed as approved in Western Kings and 14 were ... (Continue reading)
Written on 24 Jul, 1983 at 6:42 in
Across Canada, Society & Culture | Author:
Sabina McLuhan
The Edmonton enquiry into the morphine death of Baby Candice Taschuk died last fall, 16 hours after birth. She had suffered oxygen deprivation due to a blockage in the umbilical cord during the caesarian delivery and was immediately put on life support systems. Aware of the possibility of severe brain damage, her parents gave permission to have the support systems removed to see how well the baby could function independently.
The fact that a lethal 15 milligram dose of ... (Continue reading)
Written on 23 Jun, 1983 at 13:00 in
Across Canada, News in Brief | Author:
Interim Staff When you first meet him, Paul Formby does not impress you as an aggressive organizer, but in 1975 he set off the longest strike in the history of Thetford Mines, Quebec - a confrontation which lasted 8 months - and he did it simply be taking air samples.
Formby collected the controversial air samples from the Thetford mines and mills illegally and in secret. They were gathered without the company's approval, which is understandable for the asbestos levels he discovered were ... (Continue reading)
Written on 23 Jun, 1983 at 12:12 in
Across Canada, Society & Culture | Author:
Larry Henderson
Something very serious is coming out of the Borowski trial in Regina. It is not just a matter of deciding when life begins and whether or not abortion is murder. Truth itself is on trial.
Daily at this trial a group of women marched outside the courtroom, with tape covering their mouths - to signify that this was a trial dominated by men and therefore invalid.
This is the theme which the media have taken up vociferously: "It's women who will be ... (Continue reading)
Written on 23 Jun, 1983 at 11:18 in
Across Canada, Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups | Author:
Interim Staff
The Manitoba League for Life organized their signature campaign in six weeks. A preliminary advertisement describing the drive resulted in signed coupons and donations arriving in the League's office at over 1,000 a day. More support came from churches, schools, pro-life groups and organizations.
On March 30, the Winnipeg Free Press published 37,000 names in alphabetical order. The date was planned specifically so the campaign appeared publicly before Morgentaler opened his clinic. More names were gathered than were used, as they ... (Continue reading)
