Canada Post today presented the winners for the 2010 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards.

Winners were chosen by Canada Post judging committee in two categories: Individual Achievement and Educator categories and come from across Canada. Literacy advocates from organizations across Canada have determined the winners.

By Dr. David Butler-Jones, MD, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

The end of summer means that it’s time for children to head back to school. Whether they travel on foot, by bicycle, by bus or by car, it’s important to teach your child how to get to school safely. Below are some actions you and your child can take to prevent injuries when travelling to and from school.

Canada Post today announced the finalists for the 2010 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards.

“The 28 finalists have shared stories of perseverance, overcoming great odds and the value of community support for literacy programs and their students,” said Anthony Wilson-Smith, Vice-President Communications and Public Affairs at Canada Post. “Each submission is a success story in its own and we are proud to recognize their efforts today.”

For Immediate Release

Miller Thomson Foundation Awards Scholarships Totalling $200,000 to Graduating High School Students Across Canada

- Since 1995 $2.55 million has been awarded to 2,550 students -

ABC Life Literacy Canada offers fun tips and activities to keep the whole family reading and learning

(Toronto, ON – June 21, 2010) – Today marks the first official day of summer, and parents and children are excited to start their summer vacation. But a summer break doesn’t mean that kids should stop reading and learning. Research has shown that children who don’t read over the summer lose some of the literacy skills they learned during the year, and have a difficult time adjusting to school in the fall.

The nomination period for the 2010 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards has been extended.

Nominate yourself…..Nominate someone else. But make sure that we get your nomination before midnight (EDT) May 31, 2010.

Come visit our website after July 21, 2010 to see all of the finalists.

What can you do in the meantime?

TORONTO, May 13, 2010 ----- Programme partners the Ontario Library Association (OLA) and Authors at Harbourfront Centre are delighted to announce the winners of the 2010 Forest of Reading® Awards. This year’s Forest of Reading® Festival of Trees™ was held at Harbourfront Centre on May 12 and 13, during which the winners were announced.

Have you made a nomination for the 2010 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards?

If not, do it right now!

Nominate yourself….Nominate someone else. But make sure that we get your nomination by midnight (EDT), Friday, May 21, 2010.

Not sure if you know someone who deserves to win this award?

ABC Life Literacy Canada is gearing up for the 10th Annual ABC Life Literacy Media Sale (formerly the Gutenberg Media Grab) launching on April 26, 2010.

This is an online sale of media donated by leading magazines, newspapers, websites and outdoor media from across the country. The donated advertising space is sold online at 65% off the rate card value with all funds raised going towards ABC Life Literacy’s work to inspire Canadians to increase their literacy skills.

Nominations are now being accepted!

We’re pleased to announce that nominations for the 2010 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards are now being accepted.

Help celebrate literacy in your community – Make a nomination to the 2010 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards!

For more information about the 2010 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards, including the latest news, click here.

Entries must be received in Ottawa by midnight (EDT), Friday, May 21, 2010.