FAST, GERALD
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.)