WHATCOTT, BILL
Whatcott at it again [Bill Whatcott ran for mayor of Regina in recent civic election;
campaign posters attacked gays and lesbians; Whatcott promised, if elected,
to end all pro-homosexual City Hall proclamations; earlier in the year he had
protested against Queer City Cinema and June's Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade;
Whatcott was defeated in the elections].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 13 (29cm.)
Every straight has their day [report that Bill Whatcott, leader of Christian Trust [i.e.,
Truth?] Activists, has been successful in getting Regina's mayor to proclaim
Heterosexual Family Pride Day; reference to some of Whatcott's activities over
previous couple of years; text of proclamation issued by Regina mayor,
Pat Fiacco].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 21 (48cm.)
Het pride [report on various activities of Bill Whatcott, "a founder of Christian Truth
Activists," in Regina; asked for and received proclamation of Heterosexual
Family Pride Day in Regina; ordered to appear in court charged with unlawfully
distributing anti-abortion literature on University of Regina campus;
other details].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 19 (22cm.)
Not much pride [June 18; Heterosexual Family Pride Day parade and rally in Regina
attended by only 25 people; Bill Whatcott, "a religious zealot who hides behind
a group calling itself Christian Truth Activists," got Regina mayor to proclaim
this day; angry reactions from across North America; mention of other issues
regarding Whatcott].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 12 (34cm.)
Sodomites & lesbians [report of another homophobic activity of Bill Whatcott and the
Christian Truth Activists; on Sept. 9, 2001 distributed two flyers in Saskatoon;
one flyer "encouraged people to 'Keep Homosexuality out of Saskatoon's Public
Schools'"; the other flyer attacked abortion; additional details].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 14 (35cm.)
Whatcott going to jail? [says he's willing to go to jail rather than pay fine after losing
municipal court case for littering when he refused to remove pamphlets placed
on University of Regina campus car windshields; other matters regarding
Whatcott].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 14 (19cm.)
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.)
At it again [news report about Bill Whatcott and his group, Christian Truth Activists,
distributing anti-gay literature in Saskatoon; pamphlets dropped at 5,000 homes
on January 11, 2002; further distribution, in Regina, of 2,000 on January 21;
some details about contents of the pamphlet; reactions to Whatcott's actions; etc.].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 11-12 (57cm.)
Battling sodomites [another report on Bill Whatcott's anti-gay crusade; plans to picket
"Breaking the Silence" conference at University of Saskatchewan, to distribute
flyers in Swift Current; he protests in front of Regina General Hospital; etc.].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 13 (22cm.)
The face of hate [providing considerable detail about a number of homophobic actions
of Bill Whatcott and his Christian Truth Activists, including (but not only)
picketing of the "Breaking the Silence" conference and distribution of flyers in
University of Saskatchewan area].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 10 (59cm.)
Queer City Cinema [Queer City Cinema 4 opened in Regina April 29; also in Saskatoon
May 31, then to Edmonton; "Bill Whatcott and his small band of Christian Truth
Activists were on hand to protest..."; additional information about Whatcott and
his activities, including reference to "recent" article on Whatcott in Saskatoon
Star-Phoenix newspaper].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 20 (24cm.)
What's a homophobe to do? [detailed report on the homophobic activities of
Bill Whatcott in Saskatchewan and the results of and counterattacks on his
actions].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 9 (66cm.)
All locked up [Bill Whatcott, Saskatchewan anti-gay and anti-abortion activist,
arrested and jailed in North Dakota for entering United States illegally; was
attempting to attend religious gathering hosted by a person "who also provides
some funds for...his anti-abortion and anti-gay jihads"; Whatcott also scheduled
to appear in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan court on charges of causing a disturbance,
a breach of recognizance, and resisting arrest; other details].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 11 (43cm.)
Holiday in jail [update to issue of Bill Whatcott, who failed to appear in Moose Jaw
court September 17 because he was in jail in North Dakota; other details,
including mention of a letter he sent to Regina Leader-Post from jail].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 10 (23cm.)
Day of reckoning [reporting that on February 10 human rights hearings begin in
Regina concerning complaints against homophobe Bill Whatcott over
pamphlets circulated throughout Saskatchewan; also lengthy report on
Whatcott's previous activities and difficulties, and his plans; "Whatcott
also announced that his days of anti-gay activism are over"; etc.].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 10 (48cm.)
"A kangaroo court" [detailed report on the Saskatchewan Human Rights
Tribunal hearings of February 10-11, 2003 into charges that Bill Whatcott
discriminated against gays/lesbians in distribution of pamphlets; tribunal
chaired by Anil K. Pandila; not known when Pandila will rule].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 10-11 (79cm.)
Sodomites are wonderful [report that "Saskatchewan's most notorious and hateful
homophobe," Bill Whatcott, appeared to answer charges in a Prince Albert
court on March 23 regarding a demonstration relating to abortion; also
circulated flyers in Prince Albert and Saskatoon titled "Sodomites are
Wonderful," attacking adjudicator and Saskatchewan Human Rights
Commission lawyer in his earlier February human rights tribunal hearing;
other details].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 11 (35cm.)
In the courts again [Bill Whatcott, "defending himself against a variety of
charges"; was found guilty on July 22 of obstructing police officer in an
anti-abortion demonstration; also called before Saskatchewan Association
of Licensed Practical Nurses disciplinary committee; is also waiting to
hear decision of human rights tribunal concerning his distribution of
anti-gay material in Saskatoon and Regina (compiler note: this article
mentions Whatcott's lawyer, "law student Dale Hassett"; there are several
earlier index entries under Hassett, but compiler does not know
if there is a relationship)].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 12 (36cm.)
In trouble again [update on Bill Whatcott; on November 16 he was found guilty of
unprofessional conduct by Saskatchewan Association of Licensed
Practical Nurses, but says he will appeal; decision has still to be delivered
on human rights case launched against him by four gay men for
distributing anti-gay pamphlets in Saskatoon and Regina, a case that was
heard by tribunal in February 2003].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 13 (17cm.)