Date Posted: Monday June 19, 2023 News type: Awards , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 19, 2023—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has awarded the 2023 Equity Fellowship to three recipients. 2023 Equity Fellowship Recipients Alex Elcombe (he/they) (Toronto, Ontario), not picturedEmily Lam (she/her) (Toronto, Ontario)Kay Pettigrew (she/her) (Montreal, Quebec) First awarded in 2021, the Editors Canada Equity Fellowship is designed to support editors […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 19, 2023—Adrienne Montgomerie (they/them) of Kingston, Ontario, is the winner of the 2023 Karen Virag Award, presented by the Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada). This award, which comes with a $400 prize, recognizes exceptional efforts by an individual or organization to raise the profile of editing in their community. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 19, 2023—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Georgia Atkin of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is the recipient of the 2023 Claudette Upton Scholarship. First awarded in 2010, the scholarship is a $1,000 cash award intended to support continuing professional development in editing. Like many editors, Atkin can’t […]
Date Posted: Thursday June 1, 2023 News type: Member news
On May 20, 2023, Editors Canada member Caroline Kaiser published a novel, The Spirits of South Drive. This cozy mystery is the second in the Virginia Blythe Mysteries series. It features antique specialist Virginia Blythe, who works at Gable & Co. Auctioneers, and an unruly quartet of ghosts from the 1920s who may hold the key to solving […]
Date Posted: Tuesday May 30, 2023 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE: There’s still time to register for Editors 23 in Toronto2. TRAIN ONLINE: Missed any of our recent webinars? It’s not too late!3. PARTNERSHIPS: Editors Canada partners with the Indigenous Editors Association4. MEMBER SERVICES: Discounts for Editors Canada members and student affiliates5. AGM […]
Date Posted: Wednesday May 24, 2023 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:Saturday, June 24, 2023 Time:1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (EDT) Location:This meeting will take place on Zoom. At its May 2022 meeting, […]
Date Posted: Tuesday May 23, 2023 News type: Awards , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 23, 2023—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced the finalists for the 2023 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: Thursday April 27, 2023 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. EDITORS IN REAL LIFE: Join us for our first in-person conference since 20192. WEBINARS: Stay connected to your editing community3. MEMBER SERVICES: The Oxford Reference Online Premium Collection is free for Editors Canada members4. FEATURED VOLUNTEER: Hanafi Hadjeres5. GET INVOLVED: National Volunteer Month6. […]
Date Posted: Monday April 24, 2023 News type: Association
Our early bird discount for Editors Canada’s first in-person conference since 2019, Editors 23: Editors in Real Life, has been extended by one week! Register by May 1, 2023 for discounted registration. The conference will take place from June 17 to 18, 2023, at Toronto Metropolitan University. Editors 23: Editors in Real Life is an […]
Date Posted: Tuesday April 4, 2023 News type: Association , Members-only news
We’re pleased to announce a new benefit of membership: Editors Canada members and student affiliates can now subscribe to the Literary Review of Canada at over 60% off the cover price—the magazine’s lowest price. About the Literary Review of Canada Published ten times a year, this English-language magazine features long-form journalism, thoughtful and thorough book reviews, original essays, […]
Date Posted: Saturday April 1, 2023 News type: Member news
On April 15, 2023, Editors Toronto member Michelle Waitzman published her new self-help book, Be as Happy as Your Dog: 16 Dog-Tested Ways to Be Happier Using Pawsitive Psychology. It is available in paperback and ebook from online retailers worldwide. Toronto-based edibuddies are invited to join her at a launch party in support of Mattie’s Place animal rescue on Sunday, […]
Date Posted: Monday March 27, 2023 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. EDITORS IN REAL LIFE: Registration is now open for our national conference2. TRAINING: Stay at the top of your game with Editors Canada webinars3. MEMBER SERVICES: Get popular resources from The Canadian Press at no additional charge4. CLAUDETTE UPTON SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 award for […]
Date Posted: Friday March 24, 2023 News type: Association , Members-only news
Every two years, Editors Canada organizes a one-day conference with content specifically geared toward French-speaking editors. The Congrès des langagiers et langagières, which is held entirely in French, is a unique opportunity for professional development and networking in a friendly atmosphere. The Congrès was last held in 2021. Regrettably, we lack the volunteers to lead and organize the […]
Date Posted: Wednesday March 15, 2023 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Editors Canada’s 2023 annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, June 24. 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 that goes […]
Date Posted: Wednesday March 1, 2023 News type: Member news
Thanks to her entry in the Editor’s Canada Online Directory of Editors, Editors Atlantic member Virginia (Ginny) McGowan was headhunted and offered a position with a unique enterprise at the University of Guelph: she is now the lead editor of The Groundwater Project. This project is part of the Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute, a global initiative. The […]
Date Posted: Tuesday February 28, 2023 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. TRAIN ONLINE: Discover a new world of webinars2. CLAUDETTE UPTON SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 award for a promising student editor3. EQUITY FELLOWSHIP: Supporting editors who have traditionally been excluded by the publishing and editing industries4. PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Recognizing Editors Canada’s stellar volunteers5. EDITING ESSENTIALS: Unlock […]
Date Posted: Wednesday February 1, 2023 News type: Member news
A Tale of Two Florists, the debut novel of Editors Calgary member Brenna Bailey-Davies, will be released on Thursday, March 9. Pre-orders are available directly from Brenna or in most bookstores.
Date Posted: Monday January 30, 2023 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
Editors Canada is a national hub where members come together to support and assist one another, and to share professional insights and opportunities. Whether you work in-house or freelance, and whether you’re a student or a veteran editor, your community is here. In this edition of the e-news update, you’ll find achievable goals to set […]
Date Posted: Tuesday January 24, 2023 News type: Association , Member services , Members-only news
We’re excited to announce another new benefit of membership: The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) Online is now free for Editors Canada members and student affiliates! A personal subscription to the OED Online costs US$100/year, but you can now access it free of charge via the Editors Canada website. About the OED The OED is widely […]
Date Posted: Wednesday January 18, 2023 News type: Association , Member services , Members-only news
We’re excited to announce a new benefit of membership: The Canadian Press Stylebook and Caps and Spelling are now free for Editors Canada members and student affiliates! An individual subscription to the Canadian Press (CP) Online Stylebook and Caps and Spelling Bundle costs $76.50/year, but you can now access it free of charge via the Editors Canada website. About […]
Date Posted: Sunday January 1, 2023 News type: Member news
Iva Cheung, Editors British Columbia member and previous recipient of the Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence, the President’s Award for Volunteer Service and Karen Virag Award, has compiled her 10-year archive of monthly cartoons about editing and publishing in a print book, available in hardcover and paperback. Visit Iva’s website to learn more. One dollar from […]
Date Posted: Monday December 19, 2022 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: Submit your nomination2. KAREN VIRAG AWARD: Tell us about the editing hero in your community3. HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA: Professional development!4. FEATURED VOLUNTEER: Rachel Keir5. GET INVOLVED: Marcom volunteers wanted6. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Mentorship7. WEBSITE: Update on the new editors.ca8. MEMBER NEWS: […]
Date Posted: Monday December 12, 2022 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear members, In Canada and around the globe, people are feeling the pinch as inflation climbs and the cost of basic living expenses increases. One place you won’t pay more is Editors Canada. We’re pleased to announce the national executive council (NEC) has voted to freeze membership and student affiliate fees for 2023. The following fees […]
Date Posted: Thursday December 1, 2022 News type: Member news
Editors Manitoba member Lauren Carter will celebrate the publication of her fifth book in April 2023. Places Like These is a short-story collection exploring character journeys, both internal and external. It is now available for pre-order from Book*hug Press. Kathleen Foxx, co-chair of Editors Hamilton-Halton, recently signed a contract with Rising Action Publishing Co. to be their contract proofreader. She […]