Spousal rights [Manitoba Human Rights Commission will take complaint filed by Chris Vogel over refusal of spousal benefits for Rick North to arbitration].
P53 (v7n8)(Nov. 23, 1989): 8 (7cm.)

Benefits wanted [by Chris Vogel for lover, Richard North; has asked Manitoba Human Rights Commission to overturn government policy].
P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 9 (13cm.)

Still fighting [Chris Vogel reaches another stage in battle for spousal benefits for lover of 19 years, Richard North; returned to court after Manitoba amended human rights legislation to include sexual orientation; tribunal judge still created an issue and situation still not resolved; etc.].
P67 (v9n6)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n5](Sept. 25, 1991): [8] (27cm.)

Back in court [Chris Vogel asks Court of Queen's Bench judge, Manitoba, to overturn September decision by adjudicator, Tom Goodman, denying spousal benefits for lover, Richard North].
P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 7 (11cm.)

Another setback [Chris Vogel has lost another round in struggle for spousal benefits for lover, Richard North; Court of Queen's Bench judge, Aubrey Hirschfield, ruled Feb. 27, upholding earlier decision; summary of earlier steps leading to this latest decision; no decision yet on further appeal].
P71 (v10n2)(March 18, 1992): 11 (21cm.)

Spousal benefits victory [for Chris Vogel, Manitoba provincial civil servant, after 13-year battle; Court of Appeal ruled Manitoba government actively discriminated against same-sex couples by not providing same level of benefits; mention that danger of court decisions is that government of the day can always legislate out these decisions; etc.].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 23 (23cm.)

15 years later [on November 24, 1997, Manitoba Human Rights Commission ruled in Chris Vogel case; provincial government discriminated in not allowing him to obtain benefits for partner [Richard North]].
P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 11 (19cm.)

Historic achievement [for first time, Manitoba government issues proclamation for Gay Pride Day; Chris Vogel, longtime activist who fought for this, is "less than happy" because, instead of providing what he requested, they issued proclamation for celebration of 15th anniversary of Manitoba Human Rights Code; other details].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 19 (25cm.)

No marriage today [Manitoba government has indicated will not allow same-sex marriages in the province until the federal law is changed; case of 1974 marriage by Unitarian Church minister of Chris Vogel and Richard North discussed; they "celebrate their 30th anniversary next year and are hopeful their marriage will legally be recognized by the time that event occurs"].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 10 (22cm.)

One more marriage victory [on Sept. 16, 2004, Manitoba became the fifth Canadian jurisdiction to provide same-sex marriage rights; three Manitoba couples were successful in their court fight; ruling by Justice Douglas Yard of Court of Queen's Bench ended a 30-year fight for Chris Vogel and Richard North, "who had applied for a marriage license in 1974 and were turned down"; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Winnipeg, James Weisgerber, expressed displeasure with the ruling; other details].
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 10 (28cm.)