LEADER-POST (newspaper; Regina)
So says Avram [who objects to decision of federal government to prohibit discrimination
on basis of sexual orientation; critical response by Neil Richards in letter to
Regina Leader-Post editor].
P27 [1986]: 25 (32cm.)
[Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee has lodged complaint with Saskatchewan Human
Rights Commission relating to actions that took place around Regina's Lesbian
and Gay Pride Week in June; named are Mayor Doug Archer (who refused to
issue civic proclamation), Police Chief Ernie Reimer (who refused to issue parade
permit), the City, the Regina Leader-Post newspaper, and two of the newspaper's
columnists, Ron Petrie and Dale Eisler].
P59 (v8n6)(Aug. 29, 1990): 10-11 (41cm.)
; see P60:9 or HUMAN RIGHTS -
SASKATCHEWAN -- REGINA heading for follow-up
At it again [Hugh Owens, "a retired prison guard," runs anti-gay advertisement in the
Regina Leader-Post newspaper a year after having run similar ad in Saskatoon
Star-Phoenix and having complaints filed against him with Saskatchewan
Human Rights Commission; details].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 9 (48cm.)
Bashing by Bible OK [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission decides not to pursue
complaint against Regina Leader-Post newspaper for running advertisement
placed by Hugh Owens in which Bible verses "interpreted as condemnation
of homosexuality" were presented; other details and reference to some earlier
similar Saskatoon activity by Hugh Owens].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 11 (37cm.)
Dr. Laura: holding the fort [discusses Laura Schlessinger's conservative and
homophobic views; Schlessinger is an American syndicated columnist and
radio talk show host; her column appears regularly in the Regina Leader-Post;
author suggests writing in complaint if one finds Schlessinger's views
offensive]. By Jean Hillabold.
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 7 (44cm.)
Still at it [Hugh Owens issue; Owens filed Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
complaint that Regina Leader-Post discriminated by refusing his advertisements;
Human Rights Tribunal will begin hearing related case on August 23 regarding
complaints lodged against Owens and the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix for
advertisements run earlier by Owens in the Saskatoon newspaper; other details].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 20 (38cm.)
He keeps at it [Hugh Owens, of Regina, files complaint with Saskatchewan Human
Rights Commission against Regina Leader-Post newspaper for refusing to run
his advertisements; Owens has been campaigning against Saskatchewan
legislation which protects against discrimination on basis of sexual
orientation; other details].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 20 (21cm.)
Owens at it again [he has once again placed anti-gay advertisement in a
Saskatchewan newspaper; ad appearing in Regina Leader-Post quoted
three Bible verses which can be interpreted as condemning
homosexuality; Gens Hellquist says this ad "is not as offensive" as the
1997 Saskatoon Star-Phoenix ad, which was ruled in violation of the
human rights act; other details].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 13 (26cm.)