News reserved for members and student affiliates of Editors Canada
Date Posted: Wednesday April 15, 2015 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
Your national executive council (NEC) held its 2015 Q1 meeting via videoconference on Saturday, March 28, 2015. The minutes will be posted once they have been approved. In the meantime, here’s a brief summary of our meeting. Why by videoconference? It’s unusual for us to hold a quarterly videoconference meeting, and in fact, we had originally been scheduled to […]
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Date Posted: Wednesday March 18, 2015 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE: Advanced-rate discounts now in effect2. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Anne-Marie Deraspe3. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer opportunities to boost your resumé4. PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Recognizing EAC’s stellar volunteers5. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!6. ASSOCIATION: NEC votes to stop asking […]
Date Posted: Thursday February 19, 2015 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. TWIG NEWS: A new EAC twig springs to life in Cow Town!2. EDITING CANADIAN ENGLISH: Online edition launching soon3. CONFERENCE: Join the Editing Goes Global team4. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Peter Moskos5. VOLUNTEER REWARDS: Draw winners announced6. ACTIVE VOICE: Copy […]
Date Posted: Tuesday January 27, 2015 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada The beginning of a new year is when we reflect on what we’ve accomplished, but it’s also a time to look ahead to the changes we want (or need) to make. Did you resolve to focus on your career in 2015? In […]
Date Posted: Sunday January 25, 2015 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear members and affiliates, 301 members participated in the poll on rebranding this month. We can now report that members have voted to proceed with association rebranding. Poll results Proceed with the rebrand: 244 (81.06%) Cancel the rebrand in favour of keeping the branding that appears now on EAC’s home page: 57 (18.94%) These results […]
Date Posted: Thursday December 18, 2014 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. MEMBER IN NEED: Donations for Sheila Wawanash2. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: Deadline for nominations fast approaching3. CONFERENCE: Join the international conference4. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Laura Godfrey5. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer opportunities to boost your resumé6. MEMBER NEWS: A round […]
Date Posted: Wednesday November 26, 2014 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE: Registration is now open for Editing Goes Global2. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: Submit your nomination3. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Vanessa Bonneau4. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer opportunities to enhance your resumé5. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!6. AGRÉMENT: One step closer […]
Date Posted: Friday October 17, 2014 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CERTIFICATION: Last chance until 2016 to take the proofreading and structural editing tests2. AGRÉMENT: Update on French certification3. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Sandy Newton4. ACTIVE VOICE: EAC’s national magazine goes annual5. PUBLICATIONS: Committee and Editing Canadian English update6. MARKETING: Acquisitions and […]
Date Posted: Thursday September 18, 2014 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CERTIFICATION: Stand out from the crowd2. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Betty Anne Benes3. MEMBER COMMUNICATION: Social media volunteer positions available4. TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: Aiming for the small screen5. AWARDS: Help us celebrate editors6. CONFERENCE: Travel discounts for the […]
Date Posted: Thursday August 14, 2014 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CERTIFICATION: Boost your career prospects2. AGRÉMENT: French standards and certification update3. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Aaron Dalton4. PUBLICATIONS: Editing Canadian English update5. PROMOTE YOURSELF: Tell the world about your achievements6. TWIGS: Calling all Calgary members7. TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: Online editor […]
Date Posted: Tuesday July 22, 2014 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy. July is the time we soak up the rays, fire up the barbecue and kick back with a cold drink. But isn’t that what everyone else is doing? Your career goals don’t need to take […]
Date Posted: Thursday June 26, 2014 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE 2014: Wrapping Toronto and going global2. AGM 2014: EAC members vote to approve governance changes and revised edition of Principes directeurs3. ELECTIONS 2014: New national executive council and national committees4. KAREN VIRAG AWARD: EAC announces a new award5. […]
Date Posted: Wednesday May 14, 2014 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE 2014: Get Speed Mentored!2. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!3. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Julia Cochrane4. ACTIVE VOICE: EAC’s national magazine is recruiting5. THE EDITORS’ WEEKLY: Call for award-winning editors6. EXTERNAL LIAISON: RGD launches 2014/2015 National Salary Survey of CreativeEarners […]
Date Posted: Thursday April 17, 2014 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE 2014: Sessions, shopping, socializing and more2. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Eva van Emden3. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer opportunities to boost your resumé4. PROMOTE YOURSELF: Tell the world about your achievements5. OOPS AWARDS: Send us those slip-ups!6. SHOP EAC: […]
Date Posted: Tuesday April 1, 2014 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE 2014: A sneak peek at the speaker lineup2. EAC GOVERNANCE CHANGES: Final call for feedback3. TWIGS: National executive council votes to dissolve PEG4. PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Recognizing EAC’s stellar volunteers5. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Carolyne Roy6. GET INVOLVED: […]
Date Posted: Thursday February 27, 2014 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE 2014: Registration is now open!2. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Cat Haggert3. INDUSTRY NEWS: Cengage and Aplia emerging from bankruptcy4. PUBLICATIONS: Committee update5. PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Recognizing EAC’s stellar volunteers6. MEMBER SERVICES: EAC members now save 20% on a […]
Date Posted: Friday January 24, 2014 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada Happy New Year from the Editors’ Association of Canada! The beginning of a new year serves as a great reminder to examine your goals and plan for the future. Did your resolutions include achieving career success? In this edition of the e-news […]
Date Posted: Thursday December 19, 2013 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. 30th ANNUAL TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: Deadline for nominations fast approaching2. CLAUDETTE UPTON SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 award for a promising student editor3. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!4. EAC CERTIFICATION: What do you know about testing and assessment?5. VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT: Get […]
Date Posted: Wednesday November 13, 2013 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. MEMBER SERVICES: Home and auto insurance policies for members not renewed2. HIRE AN EDITOR: Thanks for your participation3. ACTIVE VOICE/VOIX ACTIVE: Autumn 2013 issue now online4. GOVERNING EAC: Changes for discussion5. THE EDITORS’ WEEKLY: Managing editor position available6. TOM […]
Date Posted: Tuesday October 15, 2013 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. HIRE AN EDITOR: Let’s show the world that quality matters2. EAC CERTIFICATION: Last chance until 2015 to take the Copy Editing and Stylistic Editing tests3. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!4. THE EDITORS’ WEEKLY: So you think you […]
Date Posted: Monday September 30, 2013 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. EAC CERTIFICATION: Stand out from the crowd2. TWIG NEWS: A brand new twig and discounted Stratford tickets3. MEMBER COMMUNICATION: 2012 member survey report now online4. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!5. GET INVOLVED: Expand your network and boost […]
Date Posted: Thursday August 29, 2013 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. EAC CERTIFICATION: Let certification give you a boost2. MEMBER SERVICES: New online dictionary (free trial and discount for EAC members)3. CONFERENCE 2014: Join the Toronto conference team4. PUBLICATIONS: Recruiting Editing Canadian English volunteers5. TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: Help promote EAC’s reference […]
Date Posted: Thursday July 18, 2013 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer! Summer is traditionally a time to kick back and relax, but things are always buzzing at EAC. So it’s the perfect time for you to look into valuable marketing and networking activities that […]
Date Posted: Thursday July 4, 2013 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE 2013: Voices of distinction on the East Coast2. AGM 2013: EAC awards honorary life membership to founding member3. ELECTIONS 2013: New national executive council and national committees4. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!5. EAC CERTIFICATION: Mark your […]