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Pro-life advocates challenged to be ‘All In’ at Regina March for Life

mickeyc@catholicregister.org (Mickey Conlon, The Catholic Register) — Wed, 09 May 2018 08:42:42 -0400

REGINA – Saskatchewan pro-life advocates were challenged to be the difference in bringing an end to abortion at the annual March for Life held in the provincial capital May 8.

Pro-life advocates prepare for implementation of abortion bubble zone on Feb. 1

ccn-ottawa@rogers.com (Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic News) — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 10:08:44 -0500

OTTAWA – Pro-life advocates are making plans to address a new law in Ontario that will create “bubble zones” around abortion facilities and likely force the National March for Life in Ottawa to find a new route.

Comment: Learning to listen is key to building bridges

Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:53:00 -0400

A shooting at a Boston area abortion clinic brought six women together for a talk. Three were pro-life movement leaders and three were high-profile pro-choice activists.

Physicians offer support to pro-life undergrads

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:15:58 -0400

For the first time in nearly 20 years of pro-life medical conferences, will offer a pre-conference event for students thinking about applying to medical schools.

Bubble zone legislation is 'simply wrong'

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 12:05:00 -0400

Bubble zone legislation proposed to keep protesters away from abortion clinics in Ontario is “an unjust denial of freedom of expression and Charter rights,” according to Ontario Civil Liberties Association executive director Joe Hickey.

Alberta court rules against university student pro-life group

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:48:24 -0400

The University of Alberta Pro-Life student group is planning to appeal after a provincial court ruled in favour of the university��Ƶapp decision to charge $17,500 in security fees as a condition to host a public event on campus.

U.S. House passes bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks of gestation

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 08:47:59 -0400

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House Oct. 3 passed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which bans abortions after 20 weeks of gestation, about the time doctors have determined that an unborn child can feel pain.

Life Chain hits the streets

crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 17:40:02 -0400

Thousands of people joined the Life Chain peaceful protest against abortion on Oct. 1 at more than 200 street corners across Canada.

MP Rachael Harder shunned by committee due to pro-life beliefs

ccn-ottawa@rogers.com (Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic News) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0400

OTTAWA – A former chair of the Status of Women committee has joined a chorus which is denouncing a Liberal and NDP walkout due to the pro-life views of the new chair.