RADIO BROADCASTING

See also geographic subdivisions below.
Gay radio under attack [in Halifax and Ottawa; Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission warned Halifax station about airing sexually explicit material; Carleton University, Ottawa, station was complained about because of alleged profanity and promotion of hatred; etc.].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 24 (33cm.)

RADIO BROADCASTING -- ALBERTA -- CALGARY

On the airwaves ["Speak Sebastian," Calgary's gay and lesbian radio show, airing on CJSW-FM 90.1, has undergone major reorganization this summer; show began two years ago with hosts Niall O'Rourke and Michelle Sharp; new hosts Cate Vail and Stephen Lock; etc.].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 9 (11cm.)

RADIO BROADCASTING -- ALBERTA -- EDMONTON

Return engagement [favorite Edmonton gay/lesbian radio program returns for second season; "Queeries" on CJSR FM 88.5, a half-hour program hosted by Todd Janes; etc.].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 11 (11cm.)

RADIO BROADCASTING -- CANADA

"Focus on the Family" chastised [by Canadian Broadcast Standards Council; in breach of human rights code of CBSC; US ministry with Canadian base in Vancouver; CBSC chair said show presented "homophobic" comments and "gross generalizations" about homosexuals; Focus on the Family headed by James Dobson, with Darrel Reid as Canadian president; etc].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 24 (24cm.)
Stopping Dr. Laura ["Canadian Broadcast Standards Council calls [American radio talk show host] Dr. Laura Schlessinger abusively discriminatory on the basis of sexual orientation"; episodes of hers have been broadcast on Canadian radio; in the US, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is working to stop her; other details (compiler note: see SCHLESSINGER, LAURA for other references to activities of and reactions to this woman)].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 25 (48cm.)

RADIO BROADCASTING -- MANITOBA -- WINNIPEG

Out on Winnipeg radio [Chris and Jody co-host "Out on the Air" Saturday afternoons; brief mention of reactions].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 20 (16cm.)
Called to account [Winnipeg radio station AM 1290 has been ordered to appear before the CRTC "to respond to complaints about homophobic comments made during Winnipeg's civic election last fall"; comments made by Gerald Fast and John Collison; also alleged abusive comments in March/April during debate over a school anti-homophobia program].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 14 (29cm.)
No gay music allowed [newest Winnipeg radio station, "devoted entirely to Christian rock," FREQ-FM, "has decreed that any recording made by openly identified lesbian or gay artists will not receive airplay"; reaction; etc.].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 14 (14cm.)
"It's reprehensible!" [report that Kristine Barr, "openly gay lesbian school trustee" on Winnipeg One School Board, is going to sue radio station AM 1290 for defamation; is also suing radio personalities John Collison and Gerald Fast; details].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 9 (46cm.)
"It's what God has said" [two and one-half year battle "appears" to have ended for Christine (name earlier given as: Kristine) Barr; Winnipeg school trustee was attacked by Talk 1290 radio show hosts; "station has formally apologized...and given her an undisclosed cash settlement"; two hosts, John Collison and Gerald Fast, "unwilling to apologize"; other details].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 12 (28cm.)

RADIO BROADCASTING -- ONTARIO -- MISSISSAUGA

Radio station rapped [in Mississauga, Ont. by Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission for airing homophobic religious program; station CJMR; pre-recorded religious phone-in show prepared by Bob Larsen of Calgary]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P44 (Sept. 21, 1988): 10-11 (25cm.)

RADIO BROADCASTING -- ONTARIO -- OTTAWA

Defiance triumphs [complaint against the lesbian and gay radio program "Defiant Voices," aired on Carleton University radio station, dismissed by Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission; complaint by Robert Eady against show host, Kevin Gibbs, claiming promotion of hatred against Catholics].
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 22 (13cm.)

RADIO BROADCASTING -- ONTARIO -- TORONTO

Queer airwaves [Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) rejects application for all-gay radio station in Toronto; Keith Maidment was "driving force" behind Rainbow Radio application; "hopes are high" that CRTC will approve one of two applications for gay TV channel; Irshad Manji is member of group that has applied for TV license; CHUM Ltd. as well as Pridevision are applicants; details, comments].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 21 (29cm.)

RADIO BROADCASTING -- SASKATCHEWAN -- SASKATOON

[First listing on Perceptions community groups page ("In Your Area") for Speaking Out, "a radio program for and about the gay community...on the Community Radio Station," Saskatoon].
P41 (May 18, 1988): 17 (1cm.)
Speaking Out [radio program, on Saskatoon's community radio station, for and about gay community; will premiere in late April or early May; to be hosted by Shawn Mooney]. By Shawn Mooney.
P40 (April 13, 1988): 34 (19cm.)
Speaking Out [Saskatoon radio program for and about gay/lesbian community on air since May 2 on Community Radio; notes about the program by the host, Shawn Mooney].
P43 (Aug. 10, 1988): 21 (21cm.)
Homophobia on radio [gays/lesbians upset by programs broadcast on Sun102FM, Saskatoon; series of three programs used religion to attack gays/lesbians; earlier, in February, other programs by Focus on the Family, a Colorado-based group, which aired programs on over 300 radio stations; etc.].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 12 (28cm.)
The times -- they are a-changing [in which author describes in detail his experience as a guest on an open-line CBC [Saskatoon] radio program]. By Gens Hellquist.
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 6-7 (74cm.)

RADIO BROADCASTING -- UNITED STATES

Dr. Laura grasping [requests radio audience to support her remaining advertisers; spokesman for Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation says "exposure of her anti-gay comments...likely has driven away many potential sponsors as well"; other details (compiler note: see SCHLESSINGER, LAURA for other references to activities of and reactions to this woman)].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 27 (17cm.)