Non-profit celebrates 20 years of elevating life literacy cause at home, at work and in the community

The 15th edition of Wordstock will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Ryerson School of Journalism, at the corner of Gould and Church Sts. in Toronto. After a few years of dabbling successfully in the new journalism tools and styles, this is a retro version of Wordstock. It will be all about writing, both fiction and non-fiction.

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.

Par le Dr David Butler Jones, M.D., administrateur en chef de la santé publique du Canada

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.

C’est aujourd’hui que Postes Canada a annoncé les finalistes des Prix communautaires de l’alphabétisation 2010 de Postes Canada

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.

La période de mise en candidature pour les Prix communautaires de l’alphabétisation 2010 de Postes Canada est prolongée.

Présentez votre candidature….Présentez la candidature de quelqu’un d’autre. Mais faites en sorte que nous recevions votre candidature avant le 31 mai 2010 à minuit (HAE).

Consultez notre site Web après le 21 juillet 2010 pour connaître tous les finalistes.

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