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The Institute is presently staffed by Director Gordon Rixon, S.J., Associate Director Michael Vertin and three full-time editors: Robert Croken, S.J., Michael Shields, S.J. and Daniel Monsour. Robert Doran continues to lead the Collected Works project as General Editor from his new position at Marquette University. Murray McCarthy, Adrienne Pereira, Georgina Rooney and other members of the Regis College staff provide invaluable administrative support. The Institute works collaboratively with other centers around the world that preserve, promote, develop and implement the thought of Lonergan. The directors and staff always welcome suggestions and feedback from their colleagues.

Lunchbox Theatre celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2010 and is conveniently located at the base of the Calgary Tower. Well known for providing Calgarians a place to enjoy live theatre during their lunch hour, Lunchbox Theatre is a professional company that produces seven plays per year as well as an Emerging Director Showcase and the Suncor Energy Stage One Festival. Lunch hour performances take place Monday through Saturday at 12:10, Friday evening “Happy Hour” performance at 6:10 pm and a Saturday evening “Date Night” performance at 7:30 pm Lunchbox Theatre is the most prolific producer of one-act plays in Canada. Since the inception of the Suncor Energy Stage One Festival, Lunchbox Theatre has developed close to 200 new Canadian works by over 100 playwrights with more than half of those receiving their world premieres at Lunchbox Theatre.

The Lunenburg Heritage Society establish in 1972 has contributed much to the Town of Lunenburg. Some of our current activities include: The Knaut-Rhuland House Museum, an 18th century residence. The site is designated as a National, Provincial and Municipal Heritage Site. The Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival is one of North America's premier contemporary Folk Art shows. The Heritage House Tour takes place every second year. The Heritage Bandstand Concert Series provides musical entertainment, and serves as a focal point for civic activities throughout the year. The Heritage Quilt, in 2003, the Society commissioned fabric artist Laurie Swim to design and create a lasting artwork to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Town. Publications, the Society underwrites the publication and marketing of several books, cards, pamphlets and posters of historical interest.

The Women’s Art Association of Canada is a registered not-for-profit organization managed by a volunteer executive and comprised of about 200 members. The Women's Art Association of Canada continues to fulfill the mission established 125 years ago and awards annual scholarships to assist students in various fields of the Arts. Currently 13 scholarships are given to schools such as the National Ballet School, the Royal Conservatory of Music, the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, the Ontario College of Art and Design, Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advance Learning and George Brown The City College. The first Women's Art Association Scholarship was granted in 1947 to the Ontario College of Art, which was, in fact, the first scholarship for the College. Funding for scholarships comes from a combination of public donations, bequests and revenues from various volunteer-run art and cultural events.

Operating as DanceWorks, we are Toronto's leading presenter of Canada's independent dance artists and its longest running contemporary dance series. For 33 years, DanceWorks has presented inspired work by gifted creators. An exciting, innovative and nationally accalimed platform, we believe that dance illuminates, engages and transforms all who participate.

Qurbani Darul Uloom Press Release (Toronto, Ontario) Darul Uloom Bownmanville, a division of Madresa Ashraful Uloom, has arranged Qurbani (Udhiyya) to be done in Canada in order to benefit students studying Islam at the Darul Uloom. The sacrificed sheep/lamb meat will be distributed and utilized at the Darul Uloom Bowmanville boarding school. Cost is only $220 with tax-deductible receipt provided by M.A. Uloom, which has been running two Islamic schools in Toronto and recently purchased a 110 acre boarding school as a Darul Uloom/Islamic University. Darul Uloom started operating September 2005 and currently has close to 100 male students boarding. Later in 2006, a female stream will start with boarding facilities.

Accountable to the communities we serve; our professional live theatre challenges audiences, stirs emotions, promotes educational opportunities, and builds partnerships. Our region is culturally enriched and more enticing to newcomers because of the integrity and innovation of Magnus Theatre. Through fiscal responsibility, astute marketing, and vigorous fund development, we uphold the principal of affordability, accessibility, and responsiveness to the community.

Chebucto Connections (also known as Chebucto Community Development Association (CCDA)) is a charitable organization made up of local volunteers, that engages the community in making their neighbourhoods vibrant healthy places to live and work. We add value to community by helping others help themselves We have been helping people build connections to build community, with a focus on individual and community strenghts and assets, since 1985.

Peace Festival A yearly Peace Festival is organized in our local neighbourhood.. Community-building activities Community meals, special events, organized outings and activities draw people out of isolation and rebuild personal support networks. Community student residence Near Montreal’s four major universities, it offers lodging in a community living and peace church context. There will also be opportunities for volunteering with Maison de l'amitié programs. Community space We offer low cost rental (or free) community space to our local community for meetings or events. Pastoral Refugee Support Network This program is develops a support network for communities of faith where many of the members struggle with having been suddenly uprooted and having experienced organized violence or torture. Skills acquisition Second language classes, on the job training and volunteer experience are all available at MA. Sponsorship Program Greening Duluth Project

MARL holds a variety of innovative set of educational activities public events, including an annual Human Rights Film Festival and public lectures. MARL works in schools helping develop teachers’ skills to help support curriculum and run the 'Leadership in Social Justice Program'. This unique approach inspires youth about social justice issues and empowers them to take action by building the skills to run programs focusing on issues in their communities. MARL works to change policies to uphold rights through legislative review by preparing briefs and studies at all levels of government. MARL also provides referral and legal information in response to inquiries from individuals. For young people interested in learning about their rights, MARL has developed the Under 18 Handbook, a Legal Guide for Manitoba Teens. This free handbook is available in hardcopy and on our website.

Manitoba Opera was established in 1969 by Justice Kerr Twaddle and a group of individuals dedicated to presenting opera to Manitobans. The company's first production was a concert version of Verdi’s Il Trovatore. In 1995/96, Manitoba Opera staged Randolph Peters’ Nosferatu. In 2004 and 2008, MO toured Dean Burry's The Brothers Grimm. In 2007, MO premiered Transit of Venus by Victor Davies and Maureen Hunter. In 2008, the company presented the North American premiere of Jason and Hanna by Melvin Burtch and Mark Morris. In 2010, MO commissioned Al Simmons to create a one-man version of The Barber of Seville. Under the leadership of current General Director and CEO Larry Desrochers, Manitoba Opera produces two full-scale productions in the 2,145 seat Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall. The company also present concerts or opera-in-concerts and school tours when resources allow and offers educational and outreach programs like Student Night at the Opera and Opera in a Trunk.

Now in our 29th year as a theatre and education mainstay, Mixed Company Theatre produces important, contemporary plays that featured social commentary in an engaging and entertaining way. In 1991, Mixed Company was recognized by the Brazilian director, activist, and founder of the Theatre of the Oppressed, Augusto Boal, as the first official Centre for Forum Theatre, Mixed Company Theatre today partners with schools, corporations and community organizations across Canada and around the world.