News reserved for members and student affiliates of Editors Canada
Date Posted: Tuesday October 3, 2017 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
The national executive council (NEC) met in Ottawa September 16 and 17. We also had a chance to meet with Ottawa–Gatineau branch members who came to the social events we hold for local members. I know the networking was useful: one person got a job out of it and some others discovered mutual interests they […]
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Date Posted: Wednesday September 20, 2017 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
Happy New Year from the Editors Canada! Okay, so it isn’t the start of a new calendar year, but September always feels like a new beginning, doesn’t it? It’s that back-to-school mindset. When summer draws to a close, our training to start preparing for the next grade kicks in again. That feeling doesn’t go away, […]
Date Posted: Sunday August 20, 2017 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. TRAINING: Submit your proposal to present an Editors Canada webinar2. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Get certified for success3. PARL: Will you join us?4. CONFERENCE 2018: Join us in Saskatoon5. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Christina Vasilevski6. BRANCH NEWS: Making connections7. MEMBER NEWS: Tell the world about […]
Date Posted: Tuesday July 18, 2017 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Registration opens Tuesday, July 252. PARL: Update on the Programme d’agrément’s second cycle3. CONFERENCE 2017: Session handouts now online4. CONFERENCE 2018: Bringing together communication-related professions5. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Angela McGovern6. MEMBER NEWS: Tell the world about your accomplishments7. EDITORS CANADA […]
Date Posted: Thursday July 6, 2017 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
The 2016–17 national executive council (NEC) held its final meeting of the year online on June 26. Here are some highlights: As the new NEC has now begun its term, you’ll soon hear about more plans and programs for the year ahead. The president will announce your new NEC once it has approved each person’s […]
Date Posted: Wednesday June 21, 2017 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. AGM 2017: Editors Canada awards honorary life membership to longtime mentor2. CONFERENCE 2017: Guardians of the Lexicons assemble in Ottawa-Gatineau3. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Leanne Rancourt4. CERTIFICATION: Heard the buzz about this year’s certification tests?5. PARL: Excitement building for the examen d’agrément général6. INCREASED […]
Date Posted: Monday May 22, 2017 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. MENTORSHIP: John Eerkes-Medrano Mentorship Program launches2. CONFERENCE 2017: New and old friends, awesome vendors, local experiences and more!3. AGM 2017: Call to meeting4. CERTIFICATION Q & A: The buzz about computer testing5. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Karin Cather6. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer opportunities to […]
Date Posted: Monday April 24, 2017 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Testing on computers launches this year2. CONFERENCE 2017: Speed mentoring, social media, Twitter chat and more!3. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Sonia Gluppe4. GET INVOLVED: Help shape Editors Canada training5. MEMBER SERVICES: Get an editors.ca email address—free!6. MEMBER NEWS: A round of […]
Date Posted: Tuesday April 18, 2017 News type: Association , Members-only news , Professional standards
Earlier this month, we presented our latest free webinar, “Professional Editorial Standards: How do they work for you?” Did you miss this live event? No worries! We’ve shared the 25-minute video recording on YouTube so you can stream it on your computer or mobile device at your leisure. Watch “Professional Editorial Standards: How do they […]
Date Posted: Monday April 3, 2017 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
On March 18 and 19, the national executive council (NEC) met in Montreal for our first-quarter meeting. It was a fruitful gathering—a time for us to take stock as this year’s NEC term winds down (it ends on June 30). We have a few more months to get things done before summer arrives and the […]
Date Posted: Wednesday March 15, 2017 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE 2017: Get in. Get excited. Get involved!2. KAREN VIRAG AWARD: Tell us about the editing heroes in your community3. PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Recognizing Editors Canada’s stellar volunteers4. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Jennifer D. Foster5. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer opportunities to boost your resumé6. SOCIAL […]
Date Posted: Monday February 20, 2017 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE 2017: Registration and program coming soon!2. AGM: It’s nominations time again3. CLAUDETTE UPTON SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 award for a promising student editor4. PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Recognizing Editors Canada’s stellar volunteers5. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Erika Steeves6. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer opportunities to boost your resumé7. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Get the recognition you’ve earned8. PARL: […]
Date Posted: Monday January 30, 2017 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
Happy New Year from the Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada)! Our waistbands may be a bit tighter, but luckily for us, it’s the time of year for resolutions! You may resolve to get in shape, travel or stop procrastinating this year, but what about your career? Want to give your skills a boost? Find […]
Date Posted: Wednesday December 21, 2016 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. MEMBER SERVICES: National mentorship program to launch in early 20172. COMING SOON: Editors Canada short videos3. PROGRAMME D’AGRÉMENT EN RÉVISION LINGUISTIQUE: Examen en révision comparative4. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: Submit your nomination5. CONFERENCE: Two great reasons to attend Conference 2017 in Ottawa–Gatineau!6. MEMBER BENEFITS: Your […]
Date Posted: Wednesday November 16, 2016 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. WEBINARS: Train online with Editors Canada2. UPDATED WEBSITE: What’s next?3. PROGRAMME D’AGRÉMENT EN RÉVISION LINGUISTIQUE: Examen en révision comparative4. CERTIFICATION: Thank you!5. CONFERENCE 2017: Volunteers and session ideas still needed!6. MEMBER SERVICES: PerfectIt discount7. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Joanne Haskins8. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer […]
Date Posted: Tuesday November 1, 2016 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
Notes from your national executive council: A report from the September 2016 (Q3) meeting Your national executive council (NEC) held its September meeting in Ottawa on September 24–25. The minutes will be posted on the Editors Canada website once they have been approved. What did you discuss and what decisions did you make? Roles: Here is […]
Date Posted: Thursday October 20, 2016 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. CERTIFICATION: Sharpen your test-taking skills2. KAREN VIRAG AWARD: Nancy Flight acceptance speech3. WEBSITE: Updated editors.ca launches October 264. MEMBER SERVICES: Staples Advantage discount is back5. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Leslie Vryenhoek6. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer opportunities to boost your resumé7. CONFERENCE 2017: Session ideas […]
Date Posted: Thursday October 13, 2016 News type: Association , Members-only news
We’re pleased to announce that John Yip-Chuck will join the Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) as executive director, effective October 17. John is a senior business administrator with over 20 years’ experience in the publishing industry in Canada as a writer, editor, program manager, managing editor and publisher. He was also a member of […]
Date Posted: Tuesday October 4, 2016 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
Our first online meeting of members (on October 1) went as smoothly as we could have hoped. Thanks to all who participated! Here are the results from the meeting: Thank you to the national office staff (Michelle Ou, Sébastien Koch and Caitlin Stewart) for all their help preparing for the meeting and for providing technical […]
Date Posted: Wednesday September 21, 2016 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. TWIG NEWS: Edmonton and Manitoba twigs are official!2. ONLINE SPECIAL MEETING: Registration closes Friday, September 233. CERTIFICATION: Happy 10th anniversary!4. TRAIN ONLINE: 2016–17 Editors Canada webinar schedule announced5. WEBSITE: A new editors.ca is coming this fall6. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Roma Ilnyckyj7. GET INVOLVED: […]
Date Posted: Thursday July 28, 2016 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear members and student affiliates, I am writing to let you know about changes at the national office. On Thursday, July 21, Patrick Banville called to tell me that he is resigning as executive director of the Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada). He is sorry to be leaving the association, but has been offered […]
Date Posted: Tuesday July 19, 2016 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. KAREN VIRAG AWARD: Deadline for nominations is July 312. STUDENT RELATIONS: Supporting the next generation of editors3. MEMBER SERVICES: Protect yourself and your ability to earn an income4. PUBLICATIONS: Editing Canadian English, 3rd edition and Editorial Niches5. CERTIFICATION: Confessions of a pilot tester6. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: […]
Date Posted: Tuesday June 28, 2016 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE 2016: A Correction Connection wraps in Vancouver2. AGM: Minutes and summary coming soon3. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Tom Vradenburg4. CERTIFICATION: Your questions answered5. MEMBER SERVICES: Exit survey and request for feedback6. PARTNERSHIPS: Increased discounts for Editors Canada members7. MEMBER NEWS: A round […]
Date Posted: Wednesday June 22, 2016 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
The current national executive council (NEC)’s term is drawing to a close at the end of June. What a year it has been! At its final quarterly meeting on June 9 in Vancouver, the NEC discussed a number of projects that are in the works this year: the new branch and twig tool kit, the […]