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.)