Date Posted: Thursday May 30, 2024 News type: Certification , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 30, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) is pleased to announce that seven editors have earned new professional certifications. This year, Editors Canada recognizes four new Certified Proofreaders, four new Certified Structural Editors and one new Certified Professional Editor. Certified Proofreader Cecilia Ki (North York, Ontario)Robin Marwick (Toronto, Ontario)Brock […]
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Date Posted: Wednesday May 29, 2024 News type: Members-only news , Web
Common errors and workarounds After two years in the making, the new Editors Canada website launched in January. There have been a few bumps along the way, but we’re pleased with the new site and the healthier foundation it’s built on. As with any new website launch, there are some broken elements, too. We thank […]
Date Posted: Wednesday May 29, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. EDITORS CANADA CONFERENCE: One month to go! We are just under a month away from Editors 24: Present Progressive! This year’s conference will take place from June 21 to 23 at the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Harbour Centre in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. Our conference committee is currently putting the finishing touches on what […]
Date Posted: Wednesday May 29, 2024 News type: Member news
Editors Toronto member Arija Berzitis, director of professional standards on the national executive council, has just received her Publishing Certificate from Toronto Metropolitan University. The certificate took Arija about 15 years to complete due to a full-time proofreading job plus ongoing freelance work. Arija is very happy about completing the certificate at this late stage […]
Date Posted: Tuesday May 28, 2024 News type: AGM , Members-only news
All members are called to attend the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada). The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the annual business of the association. Date:Thursday, June 27, 2024 Time:6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (EDT) Location:This meeting will take place on Zoom. At its May 2022 meeting, […]
Date Posted: Monday May 13, 2024 News type: Awards , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 13, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced the finalists for the 2024 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. The Tom Fairley Award is presented annually by Editors Canada to an exceptional editor who played an important role in the success of a project completed in English or […]
Date Posted: Tuesday May 7, 2024 News type: Members-only news , Web , Webinars
We’re happy to report that access to the Canadian Press, the Chicago Manual of Style and Oxford resources included with Editors Canada membership has been restored. Visit the members resources section of the website to start using these resources now! What happened? Our website’s EZProxy connection to these resources unexpectedly went offline in March. As […]
Date Posted: Monday May 6, 2024 News type: Members-only news , Web , Webinars
In compensation for the EZProxy downtime, and as a token of our gratitude for your patience, we’re offering each member and student affiliate a free Editors Canada webinar recording. Claim your free webinar recording Promotional code limitations If you need help with the promotional code, please contact the national office at info@editors.ca. EZProxy update Work […]
Date Posted: Tuesday April 30, 2024 News type: Members-only news , Web
Editors Canada’s free member access to the Canadian Press, the Chicago Manual of Style and Oxford resources remains offline. Our website’s EZProxy connection to these resources unexpectedly went offline in March. As you may recall, our website developer and the national office were aware this might happen when the new website launched in January; however, […]
Date Posted: Monday April 29, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. EDITORS CANADA CONFERENCE: Do you have your ticket yet? Time is running out to purchase your ticket for Editors 24: Present Progressive! Held from June 21 to 23 in Vancouver, BC, the Editors Canada conference will have incredible keynote speakers as well as cutting-edge sessions, workshops and social events. Once you purchase your conference […]
Date Posted: Monday April 29, 2024 News type: Member news
Editors Manitoba member Susan Bond dabbles in poetry, composing and songwriting. Last June she studied poetry with Lorna Crozier during a weeklong retreat in Ontario. Two of her poems are included in Book of Night, a chapter book of poetry published by Wintergreen Studios and released in January 2024. Editors Toronto member Lisa Frenette was a […]
Date Posted: Tuesday April 16, 2024 News type: News release , Professional standards , Publications
Additions include conscious language, accessibility, and legal or ethical matters FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, April 16, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has released the 2024 edition of Professional Editorial Standards. This new edition is now available as a free download. What are Professional Editorial Standards? This cornerstone publication describes the knowledge, skills and […]
Date Posted: Friday April 12, 2024 News type: Members-only news , Web
Editors Canada’s free member access to the Canadian Press, the Chicago Manual of Style and Oxford resources remains offline. This is due to a problem with our website’s EZProxy connection to these resources. Our website developer has enlisted the help of the teams at our previous website host, as well as our new web server, […]
Date Posted: Monday April 1, 2024 News type: AGM , Association , Members-only news
Would you like to help shape Editors Canada at the national level, develop new skills and broaden your professional network? The 2024 nominating committee of Editors Canada is looking for engaged, dedicated people to serve on the national executive council (NEC) or chair national committees. You can find details on the following in the Nominations […]
Date Posted: Thursday March 28, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. CONFERENCE: Registration for the 2024 Editors Canada conference is now open Registration is now open for Editors Canada’s 2024 national conference! Editors 24: Present Progressive will take place from June 21 to 23 at the Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. Network with editors, writers, communication professionals and small business […]
Date Posted: Thursday March 28, 2024 News type: Member news
Editors Ottawa-Gatineau member AJ Dolman (they/she) is delighted to announce the publication of their first full-length collection of poetry, Crazy / Mad (Gordon Hill Press, April 2024). Dolman is a poet, author, editor and bi/pan+ rights advocate living on unceded, unsurrendered Anishinaabe Algonquin territory. Editors Québec member Dominique Gaucher is publishing her first novel, Par […]
Date Posted: Thursday March 28, 2024 News type: Members-only news , Web
As you may be aware, Editors Canada’s free member access to the Canadian Press, the Chicago Manual of Style and Oxford resources is currently unavailable. This is due to a problem with our website’s EZProxy connection to these resources. Our website developer is aware of the situation and is looking into it. Unfortunately, we don’t […]
Date Posted: Wednesday March 20, 2024 News type: Conference
This year we’ve curated a lineup of cutting-edge sessions for editors in every stage of their careers. This year, we will have an increased focus on vital skills to navigate the editing industry including AI tools, project management software, marketing without social media, mindful time management and diversity and inclusion best practices. Featured Sessions Our […]
Date Posted: Wednesday March 13, 2024 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Editors Canada’s 2024 annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday, June 27. Our association has a long tradition of member involvement, and any member is entitled to make a motion to be put to a vote at the meeting. The Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act requires that substantive motions must be on the agenda […]
Date Posted: Wednesday March 6, 2024 News type: Association , Members-only news
Staff moving to permanent remote work model The lease on the Editors Canada national office at 180 Dundas Street West in Toronto was up on January 31, 2024. The national executive council (NEC) decided not to renew, choosing instead to close the office permanently and keep the national office staff working remotely. The staff has […]
Date Posted: Monday March 4, 2024 News type: Association , Member services , Statements , Web
A common fraudulent practice is selling phony or stolen email contact lists. In this type of scam, individuals receive unsolicited email offers to purchase an organization’s mailing list for marketing purposes. We have been made aware that some unscrupulous parties claim to have Editors Canada mailing lists available for sale. Here’s an example of one […]
Date Posted: Thursday February 29, 2024 News type: Association , News release , Partners , Publications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, February 29, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) is pleased to announce it has partnered with Nelson Education to use the Nelson Gage Canadian Paperback Dictionary as a foundation for a new dictionary of Canadian English. With this partnership, we are one step closer to the new Canadian English Dictionary […]
Date Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2024 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
1. TRAIN ONLINE: All-new webinars from Editors Canada! Our new lineup of winter/spring webinars has been released! Check out the following upcoming sessions, among others: See the full list on our webinars page. Plus, new editing courses at Simon Fraser University Build your skills this spring with flexible online courses from Simon Fraser University Continuing […]
Date Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2024 News type: Member news
Editors Kitchener-Waterloo-Guelph member Laura Bontje will release her debut picture book in March. Published by Amicus Ink and illustrated by Emma Lidia Squillari, Was It a Cat I Saw? is the story of a lost cat, a found friend and a girl who speaks only in palindromes. Editors Calgary members can meet Laura and get […]