News reserved for members and student affiliates of Editors Canada
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 […]
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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 […]
Date Posted: Friday May 20, 2016 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE: Registration ends May 272. TRAINING: Editors Canada webinars are here!3. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Meagan Dyer4. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer opportunities to boost your resumé5. CERTIFICATION: Pursuing certification this year? Consider studying in a group6. PARL: French-language proficiency testing info sessions7. MEMBER NEWS: […]
Date Posted: Thursday April 21, 2016 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE: Get involved and make the most of the conference2. VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH: Joanna Bandziorowski and Anne Godlewski3. EXTERNAL LIAISON: New discounts for partner conferences and online training4. CERTIFICATION: Spotlight on the proofreading test5. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!6. MEMBER SERVICES: […]
Date Posted: Monday April 18, 2016 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
Your national executive council met in Toronto on April 9–10 for our first quarterly meeting of 2016. What did you talk about? We’ve been working on a number of projects since September, so this meeting gave us a chance to see where things stand and what needs to happen next. Here are some of the […]
Date Posted: Thursday March 17, 2016 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE: Registration is now open2. PARL: Congratulations to Editors Canada’s first réviseurs agréés3. CLAUDETTE UPTON SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 award for a promising student editor4. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Chrissie Mains5. CERTIFICATION: Spotlight on the structural editing test6. GET INVOLVED: Help us develop an award […]
Date Posted: Wednesday February 17, 2016 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Recognizing Editors Canada’s stellar volunteers2. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Sara Scharf3. ACTIVE VOICE: French story pitches wanted4. CERTIFICATION: Making global connections5. PARTNER DISCOUNTS: A new eTutorial and leadership conferences6. MEMBER NEWS: Promote yourself7. NEC: Notes from your national executive council 1. PRESIDENT’S […]
Date Posted: Sunday January 24, 2016 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
Happy New Year from the Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada)! The last champagne cork has been popped and it’s back to business. January is when many of us take stock, set goals and plan for the future. While your membership in Editors Canada probably won’t motivate you to hit the gym, it can help […]
Date Posted: Thursday December 17, 2015 News type: Association , Members-only news
Dear members and affiliates, It’s hard to believe the New Year is just around the corner. In the six months since I joined the Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) as executive director, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and working with many of you across the country. As 2015 comes to a close, I’d […]
Date Posted: Wednesday December 16, 2015 News type: Members-only news , National e-news update
News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada In this issue: 1. IN MEMORIAM: Janis Barr2. TOM FAIRLEY AWARD: Submit your nomination3. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Anissa Bouyahi4. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: PES review under way5. CERTIFICATION: How would you test an editor’s skills?6. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!7. NATIONAL OFFICE: Holiday closure 1. IN MEMORIAM: […]
Date Posted: Monday December 14, 2015 News type: Association , Members-only news , National executive council
Your Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) national executive council met in Ottawa on November 28-29 for our final quarterly meeting of 2015. What did you talk about? We continued the work we started in September and reviewed the budget for the year ahead. As always, we want to provide as many member services as […]
Date Posted: Wednesday November 18, 2015 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. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Marie-Ève Laroche3. WRITE FOR EDITORS CANADA: Volunteer opportunities to boost your resumé4. BRANCH NEWS: NCR is now Editors Ottawa–Gatineau5. PARL: A milestone for francophone editors in Canada6. CERTIFICATION: One step closer to computer […]