Yearly Archives: 1996

‘Wrongful birth’ brings chill to Ontario’s MDs

The frightening story is becoming all too familiar. As the expected arrival of their little one approaches, new parents are increasingly anxious and frustrated at they search frantically and yet in vain to find obstetricians to deliver their babies. During July and August alone over 825 women called Ontario’s College of Physicians and Surgeons to say they are unable to find doctors [...]

2010-08-25T10:19:27-04:00October 25, 1996|Marriage and Family, Motherhood, Society & Culture|

Walls: propaganda of the first order

If propaganda films are long on emotional appeal and short on truth and balance, then Cher’s If These Walls Could Talk is right on the money. Produced by and starring Demi Moore, the film had a lot of people talking at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. It will be an important film because of the subject material and the way it [...]

2010-08-25T10:16:23-04:00October 25, 1996|Abortion, Movie Review, Society & Culture|

Cautions in supporting UNICEF appeal

Before the little monsters, goblins and witches come knocking on your door bellowing trick or treat; a little word of warning. Besides opening their sacks for treats, some of the hopeful creatures may request a donation to UNICEF. After the evening’s activity, the monsters and other hideous creatures remove their masks revealing innocent little children, excited with the fun they had and [...]

2010-08-25T09:50:08-04:00October 25, 1996|Abortion, Motherhood, Post-abortion and Health Care|

London pro-life office launches campaign against euthanasia

The pro-life office of the London, Ontario diocese has stressed euthanasia as one of the most important life issues facing the community. In a statement issued to parishes in the diocese, the pro-life office said it is crucial that people be motivated to oppose any legislative plans to decriminalize assisted suicide. The push to oppose the practice has been inspired in part [...]

2010-08-25T09:47:08-04:00October 25, 1996|Activism, Euthanasia, Pro-Life|

Prayer plan targets one-child law

Campaign Life Coalition will participate in an October 25th prayer assembly to protest against the Chinese government’s one child per family policy. The prayer assembly is part of an international effort organized by the Global Society for Life. It is designed to draw attention to the anti-population position of the People’s Republic of China. Bowing to overpopulation fears, the Chinese government has [...]

2010-08-25T09:45:42-04:00October 25, 1996|Abortion, Activism, Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups, Society & Culture|

Anti-abortion sign wall greets delegates

CHICAGO – Thousands of delegates to the recent Democratic Party Convention Chicago walked to the United Centre passing through a wall of abortion signs and hearing the chanting of “Life, yes, Abortion, no, Bill Clinton has to go.” Pro-Life Action League Executive Director Joseph Scheidler said supporters of the public protest against abortion were earlier marched into a pen at the United [...]

2010-08-25T09:43:28-04:00October 25, 1996|Activism, Politics, Pro-Life|

Dr. Jack at home

Dr. Jack Kevorkian invited me to come along with him recently to visit some of his patients. His misunderstood me and mistook me for ‘Ted’ Kennedy. (This embarrassment happens frequently to me). Kevorkian was delighted to have a senator come along with him on his calls. Kevorkian realizes he’s a celebrity and likes to capitalize on it. He thought that in the [...]

2010-08-25T09:31:24-04:00October 25, 1996|Assisted Suicide, Columnist, Frank Kennedy|

Across Canada

Planned Parenthood targets PEI CHARLOTTLETOWN – The PEI Right to Life Association is monitoring the activities of Planned Parenthood after it was discovered the pro-abortion organization is attempting to reopen an office in Charlottetown. The organization recently circulated a fund-raising letter in which is announced the plans to re-establish itself on the island. Planned Parenthood left PEI in 1983 due to lack [...]

2010-08-25T09:29:24-04:00October 25, 1996|Across Canada|

Dr. James Dobson

Question: Would you comment of the violence in our society at large, and the forces which are propelling it? What do you think can and should be done about it? Dr. Dobson: There are few subjects that cause me greater concerm than the exposure being given to crime and violence in North America today. A squadron of Los Angeles police cornered a [...]

2010-08-25T09:28:14-04:00October 25, 1996|Marriage and Family, Society & Culture|

Hilary, Linda and ‘family values’

Two women. Both are 48 years old and both are mothers of daughter. One is wealthy. The other has forsaken earthly riches for a greater reward. One is powerful. The other has relinquished control – even over her life. Ironically, both women have given stirring speeches on similar topics over the past few weeks. But only one of those speeches was attended [...]

2010-08-25T09:11:03-04:00October 25, 1996|Activism, Pro-Life|

Pause to reflect on thankfulness in times of trouble

The “Mission Impossible” theme ought to have been playing: Mr. Moore, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to write a column about what pro-life, pro-family people have to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.” In a year that saw: passage of Bill C-33, U.S. President the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops’ cash donation to the anti-life National Action Committee on [...]

2010-08-25T09:09:34-04:00October 25, 1996|Activism, Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups|

Tide may be turning in defence of preborn

For one glorious month this year, from August 8 to September 14, there were limited yet real rights for the unborn child in Canada. For the past eight years, an unborn child has had no rights.  Only if the mother is found to be mentally incompetent can society protect her unborn infant. In March, 1989, the Supreme Court of Canada rejected Joe [...]

2010-08-25T09:04:18-04:00October 25, 1996|Abortion Law, Fetal Rights|

Case highlights vulnerability of the unborn

Pregnant women can legally indulge in behaviour that could severely damage their unborn infants. On September 13, Mr. Justice Kerr of Manitoba’s Court of Appeal overruled a lower court’s order that a pregnant woman who sniffed toxic chemicals be sent to an addiction treatment program against her will.  Twaddle said there was no legal basis for infringing on the woman’s liberties, either [...]

2010-08-25T09:03:22-04:00October 25, 1996|Abortion, Fetal Rights|

Double standard on obscenity law

A recent feature in a Toronto gay and lesbian magazine has some people questioning the uneven ways in which obscenity laws are being enforced in Canada. The August 1 issue of Xtra magazine reported on, and published a reproduction of, “The grand prize winner” of the Tom of Finland Foundation’s “Second Emerging Erotic Artist Contest.”  The winning entry, by Garilyn Brune of [...]

2010-08-25T08:59:23-04:00October 25, 1996|Marriage and Family, Society & Culture|

MD association ducks fetal rights

The Canadian Medical Association at its recent annual meeting in Sydney skirted the question of fetal rights by deciding to refer the issue to its board of directors for study at some later, undetermined time. Dr. Granger Avery of Port McNeill, B.C. had raised a motion to have the CMA press Ottawa to review legal protection for unborn children in cases where [...]

2010-08-25T08:56:37-04:00October 25, 1996|Fetal Rights|
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