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 […]
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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 […]
Date Posted: Tuesday November 29, 2022 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. GREAT TRAINING AT A GREAT PRICE: One-hour webinars for less than $502. STUDENT RELATIONS: Virtual social3. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer opportunities4. MEMBER DISCOUNT: Save 30% on PerfectIt5. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!6. NEC: Notes from your national executive council 1. GREAT TRAINING AT […]
Date Posted: Tuesday November 1, 2022 News type: Member news
Editors British Columbia student affiliate Micah Killjoy recently completed their first big editing project, issue 45.4 of Vancouver’s Room magazine. The issue will be coming out in December 2022. To read Micah’s letter from the editor or pre-order a copy of the issue, please visit the Room website. Editors Atlantic member Virginia (Ginny) McGowan’s children’s book was shortlisted for the 2022 PEI Literary […]
Date Posted: Thursday October 27, 2022 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. TRAIN WITH US: Legal editing, productivity techniques and more2. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Study tips for the Stylistic Editing exam3. MEMBER DISCOUNT: Save 20% on University of Chicago Press titles4. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS: What’s new?5. PARTNERSHIPS: Summary of the Academic Editing special interest group launch […]
Date Posted: Thursday October 13, 2022 News type: Association , Member services , Members-only news
Everyone makes mistakes, which is why Editors Canada has partnered with APOLLO Insurance. Dear members, As an editor, clients see you as an expert in your field. Of course, everyone makes mistakes. That’s why Editors Canada has partnered with APOLLO Insurance. This partnership provides you with an effortless way to acquire professional liability insurance, which […]
Date Posted: Tuesday September 27, 2022 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. WEBINARS: Back to training for the back-to-school season2. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Show the world you’re at the top of your editing game3. FIND WORK: Have you checked the national job board lately?4. EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Join the conversation5. STUDENT RELATIONS: Next student social […]
Date Posted: Thursday August 25, 2022 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. WEBINARS: Summer’s almost over, but webinar season is still going strong2. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Remote possibilities3. MEMBER SERVICES: Access The Chicago Manual of Style Online for free via editors.ca4. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer opportunities5. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!6. EXTERNAL LIAISON: Call for papers for the […]
Date Posted: Monday August 1, 2022 News type: Member news
Editors Toronto student affiliate Robyn Laider recently published her first children’s book. Both English (The Eldest Daughter and the Dragon) and Estonian (Vanim tütar ja lohe) versions are available.
Date Posted: Tuesday July 26, 2022 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. WEBINARS: Learn more, save more and miss out on less!2. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Registration for the 2022 exams opens soon3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Mentorship4. MEMBER SERVICES: The Oxford Reference Online Premium Collection is free for Editors Canada members5. MEMBER NEWS: Tell the world about your […]
Date Posted: Wednesday July 13, 2022 News type: AGM , Members-only news
Heather Buzila, President Editors Canada held its 2022 annual general meeting (AGM) on June 18 via the Zoom platform. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AGM was held in person and in conjunction with the annual conference. Because the conference was virtual this year, the AGM was also held virtually. Please note, at its May 2022 meeting, […]
Date Posted: Tuesday June 28, 2022 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Thinking of taking the Editors Canada Editing Essentials test?2. WEBINAR RECORDINGS: Convenient resources for every editor3. FEATURED VOLUNTEER: Maureen McGuigan4. VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT: Thank you to our volunteers!5. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer opportunity6. MEMBER NEWS: Tell the world about your accomplishment7. NEC: Notes […]
Date Posted: Friday June 24, 2022 News type: Awards , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 24, 2022—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has presented 6 national awards, including $7,150 in prizes, to 12 recipients. Editors Canada’s annual awards recognize exceptional editors for their talent and dedication. The association supports the professional development of editors throughout their careers, and is proud to honour the outstanding […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 24, 2022—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Patricia MacDonald of Howie Centre, Nova Scotia, is the recipient of the 2022 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year Award. Editors Canada is a volunteer-run organization. At any given time, hundreds of volunteers are working to keep the organization […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 24, 2022—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has awarded the 2022 Equity Fellowship to three recipients. 2022 Equity Fellowship Recipients Emily Bradley (Chesterville, Ontario)Anastasia Chipelski (Winnipeg, Manitoba)Nathalie Goyette (Deep River, Ontario) (not pictured) First awarded in 2021, the Editors Canada Equity Fellowship is designed to support editors who have […]