Tracy Lynn Latimer (1981-1993) had a life beyond her immediate family. She had friends at school and in a group home. Tracy, 12, loved music, could smile laugh and move her hands. She related to other children. Tracy lived with cerebral palsy which is caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain at birth. The Globe and Mail's court reporter David [...]
(Ed note: Although a second trial found Saskatchewan farmer Robert Latimer guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his disabled daughter, Tracy, there is concern over the jury's recommendation of leniency. Does it indicate a two-tier justice system, one for the able-bodied and another for the disabled?) The disabled community is speaking out and the right-to-die movement is getting nervous. "A [...]
The shooting of a Winnipeg doctos has once again forced the pro-life community to reiterate its stand against all forms of violence. Abortionist Jack Fainman was shot in the shoulder in his home November 11. As of mid-November, Fainman was in stable condition in hospital and under police guard. Although police to date have no leads as to the identity of the [...]
A bill introduced in the Canadian Senate is going to bat for health care workers who object to morally objectional medical practices such as abortion and assisted suicide. Pro-life Senator Stanley Haidasz of Toronto introduced Bill S-7 November 19. The bill would amend the Criminal Code to protect health workers from coercion in assisting in procedures posing avoidable risk to human life. [...]
"Wonderful ... made my day. I feel terrific." Those words from Campaign Life Coalition's Rosemary Connell and Anne Marie Tomlins after the pair organized a highly-visible, pro-life witness outside Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario. The November 22nd vigil drew about 60 people of all ages to the central Ontario community. Front and centre, the hospital's so-called abortion ‘services' but also freedom [...]
Their first Christmas together as husband and wife should be an interesting one for Anna and Ajay. The couple and their six-month-old daughter Alexandra (Sasha) are among the growing number of people who give proof of the positive, life-affirming work being done by Toronto's Aid of Women service. When Anna, 20, and Ajay, 37, met and married last spring, they looked forward [...]
With news of health care restructuring and hospital mergers foremost in the thinking of many provincial governments, it is high time for a closer examination of the whole issue of conscience legislation. At present, health care workers who have moral or religious objections to procedures such as abortion, medical experimentation or treatment withdrawal, have little recourse in law. Several groups, including Campaign [...]
It is customary at this time of year to sound a note of celebration for the birth of the One who overcame sin and death by His death on the Cross. In personal terms, it is a time for taking stock of things, appreciating one's blessings and perhaps giving more thought to family, friends and the community at large. For pro-life, pro-family [...]
Ten thousand more abortions than expected took place in the nine months following the scare over contraceptive pills two years ago, the latest U.K. population statistics reveal. The figures represent the highest proportion of women having abortions since records began nearly 30 years ago. The panic followed a statement by the Committee on Safety of Medicines that seven brands of the Pill [...]
The first anniversary of the passing of noted pro-life activist Joe Borowski included a number of tributes and the unveiling of a special monument at Borowski’s home parish, St. Vital’s Church, near Winnipeg. To help mark the anniversary, students of St. Vital school were invited to prepare pro-life artwork which was used to decorate the walls of the church. Art work was [...]
One item of extra special significance in the Knights of Columbus’ new Crusade for Life initiative is the decision not to invite persons who support abortion to any Knights of Columbus event. The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic fraternal organization supporting the church and its priests. It also raises funds for a number of charitable organizations. A series of resolutions [...]
The Canadian pro-life family has lost two of its strong supporters. The early weeks of October saw the passing of Rory Alexander Kennedy of Toronto, and Rosemary Nielson of British Columbia. Both were involved in the pro-life community and will be missed. Rory Kennedy was a bright 25 year-old, and was tragically taken by an accident. The son of Frank and Ileen [...]
U.S. Representative Christopher Smith (R-NJ), Chairman, House Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights, has exposed an ongoing project by at least three United Nations agencies “for the large-scale performance and promotion of abortions among refugees, displaced persons, and other poor and vulnerable women around the world.” The agencies named are United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees [...]
CALGARY - 73-year-old Stell Attrell has been a consistent witness for life outside Calgary’s Kensington abortuary for the past six years. With her husband Johnnie always nearby, her many long, lonely hours of witnessing for life have saved several mothers and their babies from abortion. Stella has also been the victim of two assaults by abortion supporters. Once, she suffered cracked ribs [...]
Pro-life/pro-family advocates will be pleased to have some of their views confirmed by a prestigious, secular source. The September 1997 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), reporting on an extensive study, confirms the importance of the family in protecting adolescents against risky, unhealthy behavior. The study examined four areas of concern, (emotional distress, involvement in violence, substance abuse [...]