STAR-PHOENIX (newspaper; Saskatoon)
From where I sit [a discussion of hatred and homophobia centred on the Saskatoon
Star-Phoenix newspaper's "decision to run an advertisement that promoted the
elimination of gays" and reactions to that advertisement]. By Jeff Dodds.
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 5 (45cm.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)