1986, January 3 (Friday) * K-W Record: Patients with AIDS symptoms fight for treatment as humans

On pp.D1-D2 of The Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 1986, January 3, Friday, there was an article by Sheila Hannon, Record staff, entitled “Patients with AIDS symptoms fight for treatment as humans”. This article began with some remarks by Bill Allan, described as a “Waterloo student who has symptoms of the life-threatening condition.” He indicated that “sometimes health-care professionals and others reel back in horror when they learn their patient or client is suffering from acquired immune deficiency syndrome ... And that can make it difficult to receive the medical and/or dental care required to combat the numerous infections which accompany AIDS...” He noted that “for the most part, the local care has been very good.” The article went on to provide the following information. “The health care that AIDS and ARC [AIDS-related conditions] patients can receive locally will be a focus of the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area (ACCKWA, pronounced Aqua) which Allan was instrumental in founding last fall. The committee wants to put together a roster of doctors, dentists, mental health professionals, social workers and others who are willing to treat people who have been exposed to AIDS.” Other possible projects for ACCKWA were also mentioned. The article went on to say that “A steering committee is now directing the committee's activities until a formal organizational meeting can be held, probably in March.“ The article also said that ACCKWA hoped to organize “a symposium of health-care professionals, civil servants and politicians in February to look at the AIDS situation in the region now and in the future....” The article also surveyed precautionary guidelines followed by local hospitals in dealing with AIDS patients. The article concluded with a discussion of special problems involved in the dental treatment of AIDS patients, and the difficulty in finding local dentists willing to handle AIDS clients.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 1986, January 3, Friday, pp.D1-D2; article entitled “Patients with AIDS symptoms fight for treatment as humans”; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1986, January 17 * UW Imprint Column: State should keep out of bedrooms

A column called State should keep out of bedrooms, written by Rick Nigol. An article about the 1985 recommendations of the parliamentary Sub-committee on Equality Rights (established 1984) that made recommendations on how federal laws and policies could be brought more in line with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The article specifically discusses the recommendation for the inclusion of 'sexual orientation' within the charter and opposition to this change by some Conservatives in Waterloo Region .
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 25, 1986, January 17 (Friday), “Comment,” p.4.]

1986, January 22 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22 ... GLLOW Coffeehouse. 8-11 pm., CC110. A safe and friendly place to meet other gay men and lesbians.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 25, 1986, January 17 (Friday),“Calendar,” p.27.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, January 24 * UW Imprint Column: Being gay makes us no different than anyone else

A column written by Daniel P. that contains the byline (not ashamed to be gay). The author discusses his strong feelings about his lover's friend Paul, who recently died of AIDS. The article also discusses Christian conservatism, death, gay discrimination and the struggle for equality.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 26, 1986, January 24 (Friday), “Forum,” p.7.]

1986, February 7 * UW Imprint Column: Contradiction?

A short letter to the editor written by Tom Fulton in response to an article by Daniel P. that appeared in the previous issue of Imprint. Fulton argues that the reason why Daniel P. withheld his name was that he was ashamed of being gay.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 27, 1986, January 31 (Friday), “Forum,” p.8.]

1986, February 5 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5 ... Gay and Lesbian Lib of Waterloo, weekly coffeehouse. A safe and friendly place to meet other gay men and lesbian women. Everyone welcome! 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. CC 110. ”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 27, 1986, January 31 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.27.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, February 7 * UW Imprint Column: Coming out carries risks

A letter to the editor written by Nicholas Dobbing in response to a comment made by Tom Fulton in the previous issue of Imprint. The author strongly criticises Fulton's lack of empathy and understanding on the reasons why the Imprint contributor, Daniel P. didn't include his full name, in a Jan. 24 article about the AIDS crisis and being gay.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 28, 1986, February 7 (Friday), “Forum,” p.8.]

1986, February 7 * UW Imprint Column: Withholding name not based on shame

A letter to the editor written by Daniel P. in response to a comment made by Tom Fulton in the previous issue of Imprint. Daniel P. discusses the reasons why he withheld his full name, in a Jan. 24 article about the AIDS crisis and being gay. Daniel P. states the reason wasn't because he was ashamed of being gay but that he was fearful of being harassed and persecuted by bigots on campus and his work place.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 28, 1986, February 7 (Friday), “Forum,” p.8.]

1986, February 12 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12 ... Gay and Lesbian Lib of Waterloo, weekly coffeehouse. A safe and friendly place to meet other gay men and lesbian women. Everyone welcome! 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. CC 110. ”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 28, 1986, February 7 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.19.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, February 14 * UW Imprint Column: Straight guy chances upon real world in CC

A homophobic letter to the editor written by Blair MacDonald, complaining about gay people on campus and increased gay content within previous issues of Imprint.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 29, 1986, February 14 (Friday), “Forum,” p.7.]

1986, February 19 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19 ... Gay and Lesbian Lib of Waterloo, weekly coffeehouse. A safe and friendly place to meet other gay men and lesbian women. Everyone welcome! 8:00 - 11:00 p.m., CC 110. ”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 29, 1986, February 14 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.27.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, February 21 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Action on Equity?

A column called A different light, written by Alan Yoshioka. An article about a recent government report that recommends the full recognition and protection of the human rights of gays and lesbians. The author discusses opposition to the proposed changes within the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and how it may effect gays and lesbians within the armed forces and police.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 30, 1986, February 21 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, February 21 * UW Imprint Column: Lay-off feminist and gay rights issues.

A letter to the editor written by Rob Flindal, complaining about the amount of gay and feminist content within recent issues of Imprint.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 30, 1986, February 21 (Friday), “Forum,” p.8.]

1986, February 21 * UW Imprint Column: Responses to MacDonald - Lisa Simkins .

A letter to the editor written by Lisa Simkins in response to a bigoted and anti-gay letter by Blair MacDonald that appeared in the previous issues of Imprint. An entire page of irate responses and complaints was generated by MacDonald's letter.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 30, 1986, February 21 (Friday), “Forum,” p.8.]

1986, February 21 * UW Imprint Column: Responses to MacDonald - Lori Ciaralli

A letter to the editor written by Lori Ciaralli in response to a bigoted and anti-gay letter by Blair MacDonald that appeared in the previous issues of Imprint. The author expresses anger and frustration at MacDonald homophobic views.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 30, 1986, February 21 (Friday), “Forum,” p.8.]

1986, February 21 * UW Imprint Column: Responses to MacDonald - Michele House, Heike Krass, Iam Ptolemy and Deborah Rolf

A group letter to the editor by Michele House, Heike Krass, Iam Ptolemy and Deborah Rolf that was written in response to a bigoted and anti-gay letter by Blair MacDonald that appeared in the previous issues of Imprint. The authors express anger and frustration at MacDonald homophobic views.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 30, 1986, February 21 (Friday), “Forum,” p.8.]

1986, February 21 * UW Imprint Column: Responses to MacDonald - Nicholas Dobbing

A letter to the editor by Nicholas Dobbing, written in response to a bigoted and anti-gay letter by Blair MacDonald that appeared in the previous issues of Imprint. The author expresses anger and frustration at MacDonald homophobic views.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 30, 1986, February 21 (Friday), “Forum,” p.8.]

1986, February 21 * UW Imprint Column: Responses to MacDonald - Bruce James

A letter to the editor by Bruce James, written in response to a bigoted and anti-gay letter by Blair MacDonald that appeared in the previous issues of Imprint. The author expresses anger and frustration at MacDonald homophobic views.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 30, 1986, February 21 (Friday), “Forum,” p.8.]

1986, February 21 * UW Imprint Column: Responses to MacDonald - Sean Richens

A letter to the editor by Sean Richens, written in response to a bigoted and anti-gay letter by Blair MacDonald that appeared in the previous issues of Imprint. The author expresses anger and frustration at MacDonald homophobic views.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 30, 1986, February 21 (Friday), “Forum,” p.8.]

1986, February 21 (Friday) * GLLOW: Dance

“FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 ... GLLOW a Go Go dance for lesbians and gay men. Door prizes, womyn's music. Admission $2.00. 8:00 Cabaret. ”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 30, 1986, February 21 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.23.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, Febuary 26 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26 ... Gay and Lesbian Lib of Waterloo, weekly coffeehouse. A safe and friendly place to meet other gay men and lesbian women. Everyone welcome! 8:00 - 11:00 p.m., CC 110. ”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 30, 1986, February 21 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.23.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, Febuary 26 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Film Screening

“WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26 ... WPIRG, GLLOW Event “Track Two” is a documentary film concerned with the gay population of North America. It centres on the 1981 police raid of Toronto's four largest steam baths, in which 286 men were arrested. Admission is free. All are welcome. Room 110. Campus Centre. Contact Doug MacKinlay XXX or 884-XXXX.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 30, 1986, February 21 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.23.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | events]

1986, February 28 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: [no title given]

A column called A different light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The column is written in response to a homophobic article by Blair MacDonald, which appeared in the Feb. 14 issue of Imprint and which generated many letters of complaint to the editor. Yoshioka discusses the equal rights of gays and lesbians and recent proposed changes to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 31, 1986, February 28 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, February 28 * UW Imprint Column: How about a column for “silent majority”?

A letter to the editor by Phil Locker, complaining about the amount of feminist and gay content in previous issues of Imprint.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 31, 1986, February 28 (Friday), “Forum,” p.7.]

1986, February 28 * UW Imprint Column: Replies resort to name calling

A letter to the editor by Blair MacDonald, that addresses the many letters of complaint that he received about his skewed views on homosexuality.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 31, 1986, February 28 (Friday), “Forum,” p.8.]

1986, March 5 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“WEDNESDAY MARCH 5 ... Gay and Lesbian Lib of Waterloo, weekly coffeehouse. A safe and friendly place to meet other gay men and lesbian women. Everyone welcome! 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. CC 110.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 31, 1986, February 28 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.23.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, March 7 * UW Imprint Column: Men should question their traditional roles

An article by Cameron Anderson that questions the stereotypical roles of hetrosexual males. The article discusses gender roles, employment, sexuality, pregnancy and equal rights.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 32, 1986, March 7 (Friday), “Comment,” p.4.]

1986, March 7 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light [no title given]

A column called A different light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The column discusses a recent parliamentary sub-committee on Equality Rights, which made recommendations on how federal laws and policies should include the equal rights of gays and lesbians. The author encourages readers to contact their local MP to include equal rights for these groups within the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 32, 1986, March 7 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, March 7 * UW Imprint Column: McDonald's letter inconsistent.

A letter to the editor by Nicholas Dobbing, written in response to a bigoted and anti-gay letter by Blair MacDonald that appeared in the Feb. 14 issue of Imprint. The author expresses anger and frustration at MacDonald homophobic views and rationalises why he is fixated on the topic.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 32, 1986, March 7 (Friday), “Forum,” p.8.]

1986, March 12 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“WEDNESDAY MARCH 12 ... Gay and Lesbian Lib of Waterloo, weekly coffeehouse. A safe and friendly place to meet other gay men and lesbian women. Everyone Welcome! 8:00 -11:00 p.m., CC 110.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 32, 1986, March 7 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.23.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, March 14 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Violence against gays: keeping us in line.

A column called A different light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The author discusses the killing of Kenneth Zeller who died in Toronto on June 21, 1985, as a result of a homophobic beating by five youths. A number of other “queer bashing” attacks are discussed in order to draw attention to the issue and to dispel violence against minorities.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.33, 1986, March 14 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, March 14 * UW Imprint Column: Majorities can be tyrannical too.

A letter to the editor by Darlene Gage, written in response to a bigoted and anti-gay letter by Blair MacDonald that appeared in the Feb. 14 issue of Imprint. The author expresses anger and frustration at MacDonald's homophobic views.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.33, 1986, March 14 (Friday), “Forum,” p.7.]

1986, March 19 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“WEDNESDAY MARCH 19 ... Gay and Lesbian Lib of Waterloo, weekly coffeehouse. A safe and friendly place to meet other gay men and lesbian women. Everyone Welcome! 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. CC 110.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 33, 1986, March 14 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.26.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, March 21 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light [no title given]

A column called A different light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The author declares that he is ending the regular column (which began in Sept. 1984) because he is graduating from the University of Waterloo. He discusses his motivations and inspiration for creating a LGBTQ+ themed weekly column and charts its evolution, topics, name change and use of a pseudonym. “my attempt has been to 'act locally' to improve one aspect of society, namely its attitude towards homosexuality.” The author also thanks friends, family, GLLOW and Imprint staff for their support.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.34, 1986, March 21 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, March 26 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“WEDNESDAY MARCH [mistakenly labelled as FEBRUARY] 26 ... Gay and Lesbian Lib of Waterloo, weekly coffeehouse. A safe and friendly place to meet other gay men and lesbian women. Everyone welcome! 8:00 - 11:00 p.m., CC 110.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.34, 1986, March 21 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.27.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, March 27 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light [no title given]

A column called A different light, written by Alan Yoshioka. “Note: The following is my coming out column, reprinted from Imprint March 29, 1985, previous columns carried the byline, by Zeke Gerrard (a pseudonym)” A reprint of Yoshioka's article, Harvey Milk's Hope follows. This reprinted article is the first time that Yoshioka uses his real name.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.35, 1986, March 27 (Thursday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, March 27 * UW Imprint Book Review of A Handmaid's Tale: Love not allowed: Society according to Genesis

A book review by Cameron Anderson (Imprint staff) of Margaret Atwood's seminal work “The Handmaid's Tale” (published in 1985). Although the reviewer concentrates on the misogyny expressed in Atwood's Gilead, those who read this work are well aware that this world is full of homophobia as well. The reviewer concludes with the following words: “Throughout this 'must read' is the message Nolite te bastardes carborundorum, Latin for 'Don't let the bastards get you down'; a warning we must take now to prevent such a future.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.35, 1986, March 27 (Thursday), “Arts” p.18.]

1986, April 2 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“WEDNESDAY APRIL 2 ... Gay and Lesbian Lib of Waterloo, weekly coffeehouse. A safe and friendly place to meet other gay men and lesbian women. Everyone Welcome! 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. CC 110.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 33, 1986, March 14 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.26.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, April 5 (Saturday) * GLLOW: Dance

“Sat., Apr. 5 ... GLLOWing away dance a gay and lesbian end of term dance. Tickets at GLLOW office (CC 209). $2 in advance, $3 on the door, proceeds go to the coalition for Gay Rights in Ontario (CGRO). Call XXX-XXXX for more information. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Cabaret, King & Queen Sts., Kitchener.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.35, 1986, March 27 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.27.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | events]

1986, May 31 (Saturday) * GLLOW: Dance

“Saturday May 31 ... Somewhere GLLOWver the Rainbow - a Gay and Lesbian dance. Tickets $2 in advance at GLLOW office, $3 at the door. Proceeds go to the GLLOW Womyn's library. 8 pm - 2 am, at The Cabaret. For details call XXX-XXXX.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.3, 1986, May 30 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.15. This issue is mislabelled on the front cover as No 2.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | events]

1986, June 9 (Monday) * K-W Record: Uphill battle: Region AIDS committee organizers campaign for office, phone ‘hotline’

On p.B4 of The Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 1986, June 9, Monday, there was an article by Mark Zwolinski, Record staff, entitled “Uphill battle: Region AIDS committee organizers campaign for office, phone ‘hotline’”. The article began “The struggle is just beginning. Starting today, the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo, and area, (ACCKWA) begins an uphill battle that it hopes will end with a central office, a new ‘hotline’ phone number, and most importantly, an information link to region residents regarding the much talked about, deadly disease.” The article included many comments by two ACCKWA board members, Gordon Youngman and Doug Saunders [referred to in the article as “Sanders”], mostly about complacency in the community and about fund-raising efforts. It was noted that ACCKWA would be participating in AIDS Awareness Week, beginning with a conference that very day at the Waterloo Adult Recreation Centre, to be followed on Friday by a fund-raising dance at the American Hotel in Kitchener. The article spoke of support from local MP Walter McLean and Waterloo Region's medical health officer, Dr. Gerrard Evans. The article closed with the note: “ACCKWA's hotline will come into service in July they say, and plans are to have it reach the whole 519 area code in the future.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 1986, June 9, Monday, p.B4; article entitled “Uphill battle: Region AIDS committee organizers campaign for office, phone ‘hotline’”; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1986, June 9 (Monday) * ACCKWA: AIDS Awareness Week: Press Conference at the Waterloo Adult Recreation Centre

On p.B4 of The Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 1986, June 9, Monday, there was an article by Mark Zwolinski, Record staff, entitled “Uphill battle: Region AIDS committee organizers campaign for office, phone ‘hotline’”. The article noted that ACCKWA would be participating in AIDS Awareness Week, beginning with a conference that very day at the Waterloo Adult Recreation Centre, to be followed on Friday by a fund-raising dance at the American Hotel in Kitchener.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 1986, June 9, Monday, p.B4; article entitled “Uphill battle: Region AIDS committee organizers campaign for office, phone ‘hotline’”; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1986, June 10 (Tuesday) * K-W Record: Regional group calls for war on AIDS

On p.A16 of The Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 1986, June 10, Tuesday, there was an article by Mark Zwolinski, Record staff, entitled “Regional group calls for war on AIDS”. This article was a report on the press conference by ACCKWA on June 9, Monday, which formed the official opening of AIDS Awareness Week in Waterloo Region. The article spoke mainly about the need for increased public awareness, and noted that “Their battle will be fought with up-to-date pamphlets and, hopefully, a new hotline phone number, which will advise people how to avoid contact with the disease.” The article went on to say that “If funding permits, ACCKWA will expand their operation to include a central office and hotline coverage of the entire 519 area code.” The article also noted that “ACCKWA members will attend a candlelight vigil in Toronto Thursday and hold a benefit dance Friday at the American Hotel.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 1986, June 10, Tuesday, p.A16; article entitled “Regional group calls for war on AIDS”; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1986, June 13 (Friday) * ACCKWA: AIDS Awareness Week: Fund-Raising Dance at the American Hotel (Kitchener)

On p.B4 of The Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 1986, June 9, Monday, there was an article by Mark Zwolinski, Record staff, entitled “Uphill battle: Region AIDS committee organizers campaign for office, phone ‘hotline’”. The article noted that ACCKWA would be participating in AIDS Awareness Week, beginning with a conference that very day at the Waterloo Adult Recreation Centre, to be followed on Friday by a fund-raising dance at the American Hotel in Kitchener.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 1986, June 9, Monday, p.B4; article entitled “Uphill battle: Region AIDS committee organizers campaign for office, phone ‘hotline’”; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1986, June 13 (Friday) * UW Imprint Article: AIDS awareness the point of local group

An article by Neal Bonner (Imprint staff) about the local AIDS Service Organization, AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo and Area gives some information on AIDS, and also on AIDS Awareness Week beginning June 9 - listing some of the local events: an information mailout, meeting with local politicians, and a benefit dance for ACCKWA on June 13 at The Cabaret Dining Lounge (1 Queen St. N., Kitchener). The article includes statements by ACCKWA's Chairman, Doug Saunders, and Treasurer, Gordon Youngman - both of them discussing ACCKWA's goals and activities.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.4, 1986, June 13 (Friday), “Forum,” p.1.]

1986, June 13 (Friday) * UW Imprint News: Committee deals with sex rights

An article by Terri Shewfelt (Imprint staff) about the work of the UW Ethics Committee, which was “available on an informal, confidential basis to advise students who feel their rights have been violated.” The article indicates that the Committee's mandate follows from Policy 33, the first point of which states that “1. no member of the university community will be discriminated against on the basis of sex, race, age, creed, sexual orientation or handicap.” The latter passage makes it clear that the University of Waterloo had already established sexual orientation as protected under its human rights code.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.4, 1986, June 13 (Friday), “Forum,” p.7.]

1986, June 27 (Friday) * UW Imprint Column: Let's Talk about: AIDS

A column called Let's Talk about: AIDS, written by Rev. Tom York, who is the United Church chaplain to UW and WLU. The article discusses the gay community in Newmarket and Jarvis Street areas of Toronto, which is where the author was a student minister. The article focuses on how the community has been affected by the AIDS crisis and includes personal stories of people dying from the disease.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.5, 1986, June 27 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, August 29 (Friday) * UW Imprint Article: GLLOW: Fighting Discrimination

An article describing the work that GLLOW does on campus, including: activism, telephone counselling, informal coffeehouses and information services.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.8, 1986, August 29 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.40.]

1986, September 10 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday September 10 ... GLLOW COFFEEHOUSE - An informal gathering held weekly for interested people. A safe and friendly atmosphere in which to meet others, gay or straight. Campus Centre Room 110, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Call XXX-XXXX for more info. (24 hr recorded message)”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.8, 1986, August 29 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.19.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, September 17 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday September 17 ... GLLOW COFFEEHOUSE - an informal gathering held weekly for interested people. A safe and friendly atmosphere in which to meet others, gay or straight. Call XXX-XXXX for more info. (24 hr recorded message)”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.9, 1986, September 12 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.27.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, Fall * GLOW: Off-Campus Dances

In the Fall, GLLOW dances moved off campus to do fund-raising. (Bar Services on campus made it difficult to make money). These dances were generally fund-raisers for AIDS-related causes. Social as well as political activities were emphasized, and GLLOW membership increased.
[source: Jim Parrott.]

1986, September 24 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday September 24 ... GLLOW COFFEEHOUSE - an informal gathering held weekly for interested people. A safe and friendly atmosphere to meet others, gay or straight. Call XXX-XXXX for more info. (24 hr recorded message)”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.10, 1986, September 19 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.31.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, September 26 * UW Imprint Forum: Lacking basic humanity

A letter to the editor by Kathy Bell about a cafeteria conversation in which she overheard female students express delight and approval at the news of a recent suicide by a homosexual student. Kathy Bell wishes she poured hot coffee over the students but ultimately made no response at the time.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.11, 1986, September 26 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, October 1 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday October 1 ... GLLOW COFFEEHOUSE - An informal gathering held weekly for interested people. A safe and friendly atmosphere in which to meet others, gay or straight. Campus Centre Room 110. 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Call XXX-XXXX for more info. (24-hr recorded message)”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.11, 1986, September 26 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.23.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, October 3 (Friday) * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: on coming out...

A column called A different light, written by Chris Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author reflects on his personal experiences of 'coming out of the closet' as a gay person and the differing responses of friends, family and society in general.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.12, 1986, October 3 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, October 3 (Friday) * UW Imprint Forum: Pot of scalding coffee said to be calling kettle black:

A letter to the edito by Alyson Schafer in response to the letter in the previous issue by Kathy Bell (entitled Lacking basic humanity). Schafer condemns the sentiments expressed by Bell as equally bad as that of the student delighted to hear of the suicide by a homosexual student.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.12, 1986, October 3 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, October 8 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday October 8 ... GLLOW COFFEEHOUSE - an informal gathering held weekly for interested people. A safe and friendly atmosphere in which to meet others, gay or straight. Call XXX-XXXX for more info. (24 hr recorded message)”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.12, 1986, October 3 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.23.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, October 10 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light [no subject title]

A column called A different light, written by Chris Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author discusses personal stories of those affected by the AIDS crisis. The article concludes with the statement “Most importantly fight. Fight for rights. Fight for understanding. Fight for research. Fight for life.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.13, 1986, October 10 (Friday), “Forum,” p.8.]

1986, October 15 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday October 15 ... GLLOW COFFEEHOUSE - an informal gathering held weekly for interested people. A safe and friendly atmosphere to meet others, gay or straight. Call XXX-XXXX for more info. (24 hr recorded message)”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.13, 1986, October 10 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.23.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, October 17 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light [no subject line]

A column called A different Light, written by Chris Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author discusses the specifics of AIDS and goes into detail on how the virus is spread and prevented. The article provides detailed statistics and medical information and is double the normal length of this column.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.14, 1986, October 17 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, October 17 * UW Imprint Forum: I'm no hypocrite (literally)

A letter to the editor by K.J. Bell (Kathy Bell) responding to a letter by Alyson Shafer in the October 3 issue (entitled Pot of scalding coffee said to be calling kettle black) about a cafeteria conversation in which Bell overheard female students express delight and approval at the news of a recent suicide by a homosexual student.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.14, 1986, October 17 (Friday), “Forum,” p.6.]

1986, October 22 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday October 22 ... GLLOW COFFEEHOUSE - an informal gathering held weekly for interested people. A safe and friendly atmosphere to meet others, gay or straight. Call XXX-XXXX for more info. (24 hr recorded message)”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.14, 1986, October 17 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.19.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, October 24 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: minority discrimination

A column called A Different Light, written by Chris Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author recounts a personal story about a group of students openly making fun of gays and the work of GLLOW, in a campus bar (the Bombshelter). The author uses this anecdote as a starting point to discuss the wider impact of discrimination against gays.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.15, 1986, October 24 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, October 24 * UW Imprint Column: Facts correct but column on AIDS was misleading

A letter to the editor by Sharon M. Deeming, who disagrees with the way in which Chris Gerrard presented information about AIDS within his column, A Different Light, which appeared the previous week. Deeming acknowledges that Gerrard's facts about AIDS are correct “but what he lacks is insight into the proportions of the disease.” In particular, Deeming points out that the disease can be contracted by anyone, regardless of sexual orientation; she argues that everyone should practice safe sex.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.15, 1986, October 24 (Friday), “Forum,” p.6.]

1986, October 24 * UW Imprint Column: Encouraging those who defend minority groups in public

A letter to the editor by Scott J. Taylor, who discusses and agrees with the points made by a letter written by Kathy Bell that appeared in Imprint, Sept. 26. Kathy Bell's letter (harshly criticized by Alyson Shafer in a later issue) expressed anger at the publicly voiced hatred that is routinely directed towards gay people.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.15, 1986, October 24 (Friday), “Forum,” p.7.]

1986, October 24 * UW Imprint Column: In search of dangerous thrills

A review of a UW theatre performance by Graham Chapman by Imprint staff writer Paul Done. Chapman was a member of Monty Python and performed sketches and took questions from the audience. Chapman's homosexuality is discussed within the article.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.15, 1986, October 24 (Friday), “Forum,” p.17.]

1986, October 29 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wedneday October 29 ... GLLOW COFFEEHOUSE - an informal gathering held weekly for interested people. A safe and friendly atmosphere to meet others, gay or straight. Call XXX-xxxx for more info. (24 hr recorded message)”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.15, 1986, October 24 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.27.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, October 31 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: “I am What I am”

A column called A Different Light, written by Chris Gerrard (a pseudonym). The first part of the column addresses criticisms by Sharon M. Deeming's (Imprint Oct. 24) that were directed towards Gerrard's article on AIDS. The remainder of the article discusses the persecution of minority groups and argues for a more inclusive society.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.16, 1986, October 31 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, November 5 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday November 5 ... GLLOW COFFEEHOUSE - an informal gathering held weekly for interested people. A safe and friendly atmosphere to meet others, gay or straight. Call XXX-XXXX for more info. (24 hr recorded message)”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.16, 1986, October 31 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.27.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, November 7 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Accept Yourself

A column called A different light, written by Chris Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author discusses his personal journey as a gay man, which encompassed denial, family homophobia, aversion therapy and attempted suicide. Gerrard talks about overcoming these many obstacles and biases and eventual acceptance of his homosexuality. The article concludes with advice for those who may be going through similar experiences of confusion and prejudice in relation to their sexuality.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.17, 1986, November 7 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5. On certain places in the issue, the issue is mislabelled as Vol.9, No.16, 1986, October 31 (Friday)]

1986, November 12 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday November 12 ... GLLOW COFFEEHOUSE - an informal gathering held weekly for interested people. A safe and friendly atmosphere to meet others, gay or straight. Call XXX-XXXX for more info. (24 hr recorded message)”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.17, 1986, November 7 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.23.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, November 14 * UW Imprint Column: Entrench Gay rights says UW lobby group

A front page article written by Phill Bimbaum. The article discusses a UW lobby group led by GLLOW that is seeking the full entrenchment of gay rights within the Ontario Human Rights Code. The article outlines the details of Bill 7 and opposition by the Coalition for Family Values (CFV). A public rally to support Bill 7 is planned for November 20 in Toronto. The article continues on p.13 under the title “Gay Rights Controversy.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.18, 1986, November 14 (Friday), “News,” p.1/13.]

1986, November 14 * UW Imprint Column: Gays should seek to overcome weaknesses

A letter to the editor by Jim Mullen, written in response to A Different Light article (Imprint Nov. 7). Mullen regards homosexuality as a moral weakness and recommends religion to curb it.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.18, 1986, November 14 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, November 14 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Equal Rights and Bill 7

A column called A Different Light, written by Chris Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author discusses the recent proposal by the provincial legislature to amend the Ontario Human Rights Code, within Bill 7, which would include an amendment forbidding discrimination in housing and employment based on such things as gender, sexual orientation, race and religion. The author discusses opposition to this bill by a number of conservative lobby groups and provides details of how people can support Bill 7 by contacting their MP, GLLOW and the Coalition for Gay Rights in Ontario for more information.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.18, 1986, November 14 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, November 19 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday November 19 ... GLLOW COFFEEHOUSE - an informal gathering held weekly for interested people. A safe and friendly atmosphere to meet others, gay or straight. Call XXX-XXXX for more info. (24 hr recorded message)”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.18, 1986, November 14 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.31.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, November 21 * UW Imprint Comment: Civil rights for gays?

An article written jointly by Chris Gerrard (a pseudonym), Steve Kannon, Dave Lawson, Janice Nicholls, Andrea Luxon - Imprint staff. The article discusses the Liberal and Vonservative withdrawal of support for new legislation (Bill 7), which would protect the rights of Ontario's gay community - with the likely result that the Bill would fail to pass. The article goes onto to talk about anti-discrimination law, fundamentalist groups and politics that affect gay rights.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.19, 1986, November 21 (Friday), “Comment,” p.4.]

1986, November 21 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: “Why the pseudonym?”

A column called A Different Light, written by Chris Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author discusses the reasons why he uses a pseudonym. Gerrard states that he is wary of being persecuted and that his partner and friends may also experience harassment, within the campus and respective workplaces.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.19, 1986, November 21 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, November 21 * UW Imprint Column: Homosexuality is deviation

A letter to the editor by Steve Payne who objects to Chris Gerrard's column A Different Light and opposes homosexuality. Payne quotes bible passages to support his argument.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.19, 1986, November 21 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, November 21 * UW Imprint Column: Ignorance relief

A letter to the editor by Chris Gordon who objects to a homophobic article by Jim Mullen that appeared in Imprint Nov. 14. Gordon includes the details of GLLOW meetings and helpline for those who wish to “relieve themselves of ignorance”.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.19, 1986, November 21 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, November 21 * UW Imprint Column: Acceptance equals happiness

A letter to the editor by Larry Maclean who objects to a homophobic article by Jim Mullen that appeared in Imprint Nov. 14. Maclean promotes tolerance and discusses his acceptance of his homosexuality.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.19, 1986, November 21 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, November 21 * UW Imprint Column: A gay's plea for tolerance, not agreement

A letter to the editor by Lyn McGinnis, in response to a homophobic article by Jim Mullen that appeared in Imprint Nov. 14. McGinnis promotes tolerance and acceptance of diversity.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.19, 1986, November 21 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, November 26 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday November 26 ... GLLOW COFFEEHOUSE - an informal gathering held weekly for interested people. A safe and friendly atmosphere to meet others, gay or straight. Call XXX-XXXX for more info. (24 hr recorded message)”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.19, 1986, November 21 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.31.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, November 28 * UW Imprint Column: No God, no sin

A letter to the editor by Ken Heinrich, in response to a homophobic article by Steve Payne that appeared in Imprint Nov. 21. Heinrich rejects the religious fundamentalism in Payne's letter to the editor.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.20, 1986, November 28 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, November 28 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Ghetto Gawking

A column called A Different Light, written by Chris Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author recounts a situation in which he, his lover and a couple of other gay friends were in a restaurant in Toronto's Gay Ghetto; at this time, the author engaged in a small small gesture of affection for his lover, which drew some unwanted attention from a straight couple in the restaurant. Gerrard reflects on the twin goals of wanting to be able to be transparent about who he is, no matter where he is - and yet wanting special places (like Toronto's Gay Ghetto) where he feels that it should not be a struggle to achieve that goal.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.20, 1986, November 28 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, November 28 * UW Imprint - Campus Question: Should gay rights be entrenched in the Ontario Human Rights Code?

This week's Campus Question asked six students whether gay rights should be entrenched in the Ontario Human Rights Code. There were four very positive responses, a fifth jesting, and a sixth one negative (with no explanation).
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.20, 1986, November 28 (Friday), “Forum,” p.7.]

1986, December 3 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday December 3 ... GLLOW COFFEEHOUSE - an informal gathering held weekly for interested people. A safe and friendly atmosphere to meet others, gay or straight. Call XXX-XXXX for more info. (24 hr recorded message)”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.20, 1986, November 28 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.27.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1986, December 5 * UW Imprint Column: Gays deserve equal rights

An article by Marie Sidivy (Imprint staff) that discusses a recent incident on UW campus that involved offensive flyers being distributed that stated “Stop AIDS. Don't be gay”. The author expresses disappointment that these events took place on the university campus and states these flyers amount to hate literature and are spreading prejudice, misinformation and intense animosity towards minority groups.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.21, 1986, December 5 (Friday), “Forum,” p.3.]

1986, December 5 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: At Christmas time

A column called A Different Light, written by Chris Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author discusses how difficult it can be to return home at Christmas and feel pressure to conform and 'act straight'. Gerrard also talks about 'fire and brimstone' church sermons and the role of the church in condemning or condoning homosexuality. The article concludes with a hopeful message for a more inclusive society and a Christmas greeting.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.21, 1986, December 5 (Friday), “Forum,” p.4.]

1986, December 5 * UW Imprint Column: Gays don't bite

An letter to the editor by Father Keith Gleed, Associate Chaplain, Renison College in response to a homophobic article by Jim Mullen, (Imprint Nov. 14). The article discusses the lack of tolerance for homosexuals within different church denominations. Gleed recommends breaking down barriers and to stop ghettoizing minority groups.
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.21, 1986, December 5 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

1986, December 10 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday December 10 ... GLLOW COFFEEHOUSE - an informal gathering held weekly for interested people. A safe and friendly atmosphere to meet others, gay or straight. Call XXX-XXXX for more info. (24 hr recorded message).”
[source: Imprint, Vol.9, No.21, 1986, December 5 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.31.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]