ABC Life Literacy Canada

In Newfoundland and Labrador, the PGI is held at the Bally Haly Golf Course, St. John’s, in the second week of June each year. Otherwise known as ‘spring planting week,’ when the last chance of frost in the ground has passed, golfers take the opportunity to get out to their first – and favourite – tournament of the year. PGI Newfoundland and Labrador has three components over two days. A Family Literacy Festival, celebrating the value of early and lifelong learning, kicks off the activities. As day turns to evening, we host the Night Before Event to celebrate the successes of The Co-operators Learner Acheivement Award winner and to recognize and entertain the many PGI sponsors and supporters. Read more.

The 2009 PGI Ottawa Golf Tournament for Literacy, benefiting the Ottawa Community Coalition for Literacy, will take place on May 28 at the scenic Loch March Golf & Country Club. Golfers will play a leisurely 18-hole round of golf in scramble format with the chance to win a car on the hole-in-one contest. After golf they can enjoy cocktails, browse through silent and live auction items, and delight in the piano stylings of John McGovern. A fabulous roast beef buffet and delicious gourmet desserts will be served. Read more.

As part of their Annual General Meeting held on June 10, ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation is pleased to announce that Bob Millar has been named the new Chair of the Board of Directors. A literacy advocate and board member since 2006, Millar is committed to helping ABC CANADA increase awareness about the adult literacy cause. Millar, who now becomes the fifth Board Chair in ABC CANADA’s history, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. With 35 years of experience in sales, marketing and strategic planning, Millar has held senior roles for companies such as Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, Nabisco and ConAgra. Most recently, Millar was the President of CKF Inc. and was also on the Board of Directors of Food and Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC) and Corporations Sharing Responsibility (CSR). Read more or watch the video interview.

ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation has announced a call to all Canadian journalists for submissions to the 2009 edition of the Peter Gzowski Literacy Award of Merit (PGLAM). Deadline for submissions is June 26, 2009. The PGLAM was developed by ABC CANADA, in honour of broadcaster and writer Peter Gzowski, to acknowledge the great contribution made by a Canadian journalist, in any media, in raising awareness of the adult literacy issue in this country. To submit an article, nominate someone, or find out more information, click here.

ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation is pleased to announce that the ninth annual Gutenberg Media Grab has begun! This online sale of premium ad space in leading magazines, newspapers, outdoor, and now digital media, offers all inventory – valued at almost $500,000 – at 65% off the rate card value. To purchase ad space, click here.

ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation and lead event sponsor Great West Life, London Life and Canada Life are pleased to announce that the Peter Gzowski Invitational (PGI) Golf Tournaments for Literacy, a national fundraiser to raise money for local literacy organizations and adult learners in Canada, will kick off its 24th season on April 29 in Pond Inlet, Nunavut and roll out across the country through to the end of September. Read more.

The countdown is on to the 2009 Gutenberg Media Grab. Beginning Monday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m. EST, you can purchase premium ad space in leading magazines, newspapers, outdoor and digital media at 65% off the rate card value. The Gutenberg Media Grab is ABC CANADA's annual fundraiser, and helps provide resources for those with low literacy skills. The sale is a first come, first serve basis, so register now to get your pick of media outlets! Please click here for more information.