Hate literature? [Hugh Owens continues efforts to have legislated protection for gays/lesbians against discrimination overturned; Owens files lawsuit asking court to affirm that Bible is not hate literature; etc.].
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 11 (34cm.)

Protesting hate ad [placed by Regina resident Hugh Owens in the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix on June 30, 1997; 100 people demonstrated on July 3; complaints filed with Human Rights Commission; etc.].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 9-10 (83cm.)

Homicidal homosexuals and other rubbish [article in which author presents why he has signed a formal complaint of defamation against the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Board for the newspaper's running of the Hugh Owens advertisement; author also, more generally and with examples, criticizes the mass media for the type of reporting often given to gays/lesbians]. By Gens Hellquist.
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 5 (45cm.)

Complaints proceeding [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission will launch investigation into complaints against the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix and Hugh Owens for an advertisement which appeared in the June 30, 1997 issue of the newspaper; details presented; expected to be at least six months before investigation begins].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 9 (50cm.)

Probable cause [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission "has decided that there was 'probable cause' to believe that...Saskatoon Star Phoenix...discriminated against lesbians and gay men...[by printing] an anti-gay ad last summer"; Hugh Owens paid to have ad printed; "Commission is now attempting to see if a settlement can be negotiated"; etc.].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 11 (65cm.)

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.)

Hearing scheduled [by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission for August 23-31, 1999, in complaint against Hugh Owens and Saskatoon Star-Phoenix newspaper; complaint lodged two years ago concerning advertisement Owens placed in the newspaper; some other details].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 21 (29cm.)

The force of words [in which author discusses concepts of "freedom of the press," "freedom of speech," and "freedom of religion" in relation to homophobia and its effects on individuals in the gay/lesbian community and in relation to his upcoming participation in the human rights tribunal hearings of the Hugh Owens and Saskatoon Star-Phoenix advertisement case]. By Gens Hellquist.
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 6, 9 (57cm.)

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.)

God and hate [the author's personal account of attendance at hearing of Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission into the complaint against Hugh Owens of Regina regarding advertisement in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix; additional comments about "what the hearing was really about" -- author tells story of life of one man "devastated because people like Owens are allowed to spread their brand of hate under the guise of religion"; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 4-5 (70cm.)

For the love of God: the Saskatchewan Human Rights [Commission] hearing into the case against the Star-Phoenix and Hugh Owens [lengthy article about the proceedings, including details of some special moments and about the setting at the Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon (compiler note: Peter Millard is credited with this article in P132:3, at end of Editorial)]. [By Peter Millard].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 8-9 (122 cm.)

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.)

The wait goes on [complainants to Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission about Hugh Owens and advertisement in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix still waiting for ruling; now it is two and a half years since complaint was lodged, and testimony at tribunal ended August 31, 1999].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 11 (22cm.)

Justice delayed [still no decision from adjudicator, Valerie Watson; letter sent to her by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission encouraging her to render a decision "as soon as possible" in complaint against Hugh Owens for advertisements in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix newspaper].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 19 (18cm.)

An affront to dignity [lengthy report on the June 18 ruling by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission board of inquiry into discrimination charge against Hugh Owens and Saskatoon Star-Phoenix regarding anti-gay advertisement run by Owens in the newspaper on June 30, 1997 (compiler note: article states year erroneously as 1977); includes background of case and other related information, including mention that Owens has filed notice to appeal].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 10 (62cm.)

The truth about hatred; or, How to suppress your homosexuality [general discussion of homophobia, mentioning also the effect hatred and anger must have on the homophobes themselves; reference to Bill Whatcott and Hugh Owens in Saskatchewan; author's experiences also with Ted and Link Byfield, owners of right-wing, anti-gay Alberta Report; etc.]. By Jeff Dodds.
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 7, 9 (52cm.)

Not very appealing [Hugh Owens asks Queen's Bench judge, July 23, for right to appeal Saskatchewan Human Rights Tribunal decision that advertisement he placed in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix newspaper in 1997 was in violation of human rights legislation; background and details; Justice R. L. Barclay "reserved his ruling, which is expected in a few weeks"].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 19 (48cm.)

Rebuffed again [Hugh Owens loses appeal to Queen's Bench court regarding Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission tribunal ruling over his 1997 Star-Phoenix ad; Justice J. Barclay turned down appeal on Dec. 11/02; Owens served notice in January that he would appeal again; background details of this case, and comments].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 12 (51cm.)

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.)

Wheels of justice [further report on case of Hugh Owens and 1997 Saskatoon Star-Phoenix newspaper advertisement; complaint to Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission resulted in ruling against newspaper and Owens; Owens's second court appeal, after first was turned down, has yet to come to court; suggestion that there may be attempt to have case taken to Supreme Court of Canada].
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 12 (35cm.)