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.)

"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.)