1993 * The Other Side Club (Cambridge) Opened

In 1993 Rick Lethbridge and Mark Jordan opened The Other Side Club on Dickson Street in Cambridge; the club ran until early 1995. It was a dance bar with monthly live entertainment events such as Open Mind (a popular folk/rock duo of the time), Rita Chiarelli (blues artist), Carrie Chestnutt (sax and vocalist), female impersonation artists and many more. The bar was famous for its free nightly buffet. When the bar closed, missing the community involvement, Rick and Mark started Outlook Magazine.
[source: Rick Lethbridge and Karen Ferguson.]

On p.2 of Outlook, 1996, January, Issue #5, in a section entitled “NEWS Looking Back at 1995”, there was the following entry. “January ... - ‘The Other Side Club’ in Cambridge closes it's doors with a great farewell performance with Rita Chiarelli.”
[source: Outlook, 1996, January, Issue #5, p.2.]

1993, January 12 (Tuesday) * GLLOW: Discussion Group

“GLLOW discussion group will discuss: Coming Out. All lesbians, bisexuals, gays and other gay-positive people welcome. U of W Modern Languages Building, room 104, 7:30 p.m.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 21, 1993, January 8 (Friday), "Upcoming Events", p.31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW]

1993, January (Wednesdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

NOTE: This part of the page was scanned only partially; some information is missing. “Every Wednesday. Lesbian Discussion Group CC 110 7:30 p.m. New top...-movies-stories - show & tell. 'Dykes', Lesbians, gay wo... interested women welcome. Call women's centre for more...”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 24, 1992, January 29 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | Lesbian Discussion Group | meetings]

1993, February (date not known) * K-W Record: AIDS fears no excuse for violent behavior, judge tells man

AIDS fears no excuse for violent behavior, judge tells man. This article by Beth Gallagher (Record staff) described a criminal case before the courts, in which a man who had just learned that he was HIV-positive held a man hostage at knife-point the previous December. The defense revolved around the anguish that the defendant was experiencing. The defense lawyer argued that “substantial community service and probation would suffice” because the defendant didn't have a criminal record and had shown deep remorse. Linda Juodvalkis, a support worker with ACCKWA, told the court how AIDS was different from other serious diseases.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, February (date not known), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, February 2 (Friday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

NOTE: This part of the page was scanned only partially; some information is missing. “GLLOW Discussion group will discuss: Dealing with Brea...”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 24, 1992, January 29 (Friday), "Upcoming Events", p.31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1992, February 5 (Friday) * Imprint Art/Theatre Preview: Remains to be seen

This article is a preview of an U of W Drama Department's theatrical production titled, “Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love.” The play was scheduled to run from February 10-13th, 1993. The play tells the stories of 7 characters whose lives intertwine, and covers topics such as “prostitution, drug use, eating disorders, friendship, marriage, homosexuality, casual sex, and more.” There were some complaints surrounding the play for various reasons in regards to nudity and violence, and a complaint made of particular relevance to the 2SLGBTIA+ community. In the article, the writer mentions that a complaint was made from GLLOW, who stated that “the term 'controversial lifestyles' in publicity is inappropriate for a play portraying homosexual acts.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 25, 1993, February 5 (Friday), p.32]

1993, February 5 (Friday) *Announcements - Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love

“Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love by Brad Fraser at UW in a drama department production. Feb 10-13, 8 p.m., Theatre of the Arts, ML. $8 adults, $6 students/seniors. Contains nudity, violence course language, and controversial lifestyles.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 25, 1993, February 5 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p.35]

1993, February (Wednesdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Every Wednesday ... Lesbian Discussion Group CC 110 at 7:30 p.m. New topic every week - movies - stories - show & tell. 'Dykes', Lesbians, gay women, all other interested women welcome. Call women's centre for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 25, 1993, February 5 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | Lesbian Discussion Group | meetings]

1993, February 9 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group: Living Alone, Living Apart, Living Together. All lesbians, bisexuals, gays and other supportive people welcome. UW Modern Languages room 104, 7:30 p.m. ”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 25, 1993, February 5 (Friday), "Upcoming Events", p.35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, February 12 (Friday) * Offense not taken

A letter to the editor written by Director of GLLOW at the time, Chris Chin. “Re: "Remains to be seen" (Imprint, Friday 5 February). As the director of GLLOW, I wish to clarify the position of this organization with respect to the ad campaign for "Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love". Contrary to what Ms. Epps' article might suggest, GLLOW as an organization has no complaint with the term "controversial lifestyles". If individual GLLOW members have telephoned complaints to the Drama Department, they have done so without my knowledge and speak only for themselves and not for the organization as a whole. Chris Chin, Director, Gay & Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 26, 1993, February 12 (Friday), "Letters to the Editor", p.11]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW]

1993, February (Wednesdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Every Wednesday ... Lesbian Discussion Group. CC 110 at 7:30 p.m. New topic every week - movies - stories - show & tell. 'Dykes', Lesbians, gay women, all other interested women welcome. Call women's centre for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 26, 1993, February 12 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.27]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | Lesbian Discussion Group | meetings]

1993, February 16 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group: Dealing with Bisexuality. All lesbians, bisexuals, gays and other supportive people welcome. UofW Modern Languages room 104, 7:30 p.m.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 26, 1993, February 12 (Friday), "Upcoming Events", p.27]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, February (Wednesdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Every Wednesday ... Lesbian Discussion Group CC 110 at 7:30 p.m. New topic every week - movies - stories - show & tell. 'Dykes', Lesbians, gay women, all other interested women welcome. Call women's centre for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 27, 1993, February 19 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.23]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | Lesbian Discussion Group | meetings]

1993, February (Wednesdays) * GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo)

“Every Wednesday ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOWNight at 9 p.m. in HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal meetings.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 27, 1993, February 19 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.23]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, February 22 * Elmira Independent Slammed Bisexuals

An editorial in the Elmira Independent sparked fury among GLLOW members and the queer community. Several weeks of letters appeared in the newspaper both from queer-friendly and queer-unfriendly writers. The news story appeared in Imprint and The Cord.
[source: various newspaper articles in the Imprint and the Cord.]

1993, February 22 (Monday) * Elmira Independent: Some types of behaviour will always be unacceptable, and not a matter of "rights"

Some types of behaviour will always be unacceptable, and not a matter of "rights". This editorial by Bob Verdun of the Elmira Independent began by apologizing to readers of the newspaper for the appearance of a small ad for a bisexual support group that was being published in the classified ads, but had since been stopped. Verdun went on to say that “Bisexuality as a lifestyle involves unacceptable risks of spreading venereal diseases, especially AIDS.” He went on to state that “The practice of bisexuality — having intimate partners of both sexes at the same time — is, by definition, promiscuous.” He then decried as sensationalism a recent article in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record that was sympathetic to bisexuality. He then remarked that “One wonders if the Record will next publish articles on alcoholics who want a support group to defend their right to drink excessively.” He took this statement further by saying that “Bisexuality has much in common with overconsumption of alcohol. Both are excessive types of behaviour that need to be curbed, not supported. Both can cause considerable damage to society, and major health costs for taxpayers.”
[source: Elmira Independent; 1993, February 22 (Monday), paging not known.]

1993, February 23 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group: Growing Up Lesbian/Bisexual/Gay. U of W, Modern Languages room 104, 7:30 p.m. All lesbians, gay, and other gay positive people welcome.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 27, 1993, February 19 (Friday), "Upcoming Events", p.23]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, February (Wednesdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Every Wednesday ... Lesbian Discussion Group. CC 110 at 7:30 p.m. New topic every week - movies - stories - show & tell. 'Dykes', Lesbians, gay women, all other interested women welcome. Call women's centre for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 28, 1993, February 26 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.27]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | Lesbian Discussion Group | meetings]

1993, February (Wednesdays) * GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo)

“Every Wednesday ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOWNight at 9 p.m. in HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal meetings.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 27, 1993, February 26 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.27]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, March (no date given) * Elmira Independent - National Edition: Is a childless couple a family? The issue of benefits for same-sex couples ought to prompt a discussion of the fundamentals

Is a childless couple a family? The issue of benefits for same-sex couples ought to prompt a discussion of the fundamentals. This article by Bob Verdun of the Elmira Independent appeared in a special edition of the newspaper called "National Edition." This article was a bit complicated and cast an interesting light on Verdun, who had taken a very strong anti-bisexual stance just a couple of weeks earlier. In this article, Verdun makes it clear that he considers being gay or lesbian to be as normal as left-handedness, and he felt certain that same-sex couples would eventually be granted the right to marry. He reminded his readers, however, that he remained anti-bisexual because he considered them promiscuous. He supported same-sex marriage, since he felt that this would reduce promiscuity among gay men. The main point of his article pertained to a court case that involved “a homosexual activist who was claiming the right to a paid day off from his government job in order to attend the funeral of his lover's father.” At this point, Verdun indicated that he felt that all childless couples (including same-sex couples) “should be prepared to sacrifice a little of their wealth by taking an unpaid day off work in such circumstances.” A central part of his argument was that he considered neither childless heterosexual couples nor homosexual couples to be true families, and that neither should be given special benefits like paid leave, since they do not have the added expenses of raising children.
[source: Elmira Independent - National Edition; 1993, March (no date given), p.1.]

1993, March 1 (Monday) * Elmira Independent: Look past ignorance and fear: see people for what they are

Look past ignorance and fear: see people for what they are. This article by Linda Brubacher led the reader to suspect that she was talking about being oppressed because of belonging to the queer community; at the end she revealed that she was “left-handed — and proud of it”, which was an obvious dig at Bob Verdun's antipathy towards bisexuals. She closed by saying “Let us hope that our intolerance of those who are different can be put behind us. We are a society that should be able to see past ignorance and fear and see people for what they are — and not whom we wish they would be.”
[source: Elmira Independent; 1993, March 1 (Monday), p.7.]

1993, March 1 (Monday) * Elmira Independent: “Disturbingly reactionary”

“Disturbingly reactionary”. This letter to the Editor by Taposhi Batabyal (Elmira) responded to Verdun's February 22 editorial that had excoriated bisexuals. Batabyal began by saying that “By no means do I agree with the concept or practice of bisexuality. Neither do I condemn it. I have, moreover, considerable difficulty with the concept that this particular group of people endanger "civilization."” Batabyal also questioned the parallels drawn between alcoholism and sexual behaviour. This letter concluded with “What consenting adults choose to do is their business entirely. The tone and content of your "condemnation" of them is disturbingly reactionary.”
[source: Elmira Independent; 1993, March 1 (Monday), p.7.]

1993, March 1 (Monday) * K-W Record: Elmira editor's censorship of bisexuals is wrong

Elmira editor's censorship of bisexuals is wrong. This article by Luisa D'Amato took Bob Verdun to task for his February 22 editorial condemning bisexuals. D'Amato began by saying that “Tonight, a small number of bisexuals in the Kitchener-Waterloo area will meet to start a support group. But before this group has even met for the first time, its potential members have been subjected to the kind of mean-spirited, ignorant ranting you might have expected to hear 30 years ago.” After referring to the fact that Verdun had stopped the ad for the bisexual support group from running in his newpaper, D'Amato said that “His actions have spurred Gay Lesbian Liberation Of Waterloo to consider complaints to the Ontario Human Rights Commission and the Ontario Press Council. Group president Jim Parrott said he will file complaints within two weeks” [NOTE: Jim Parrott did so, but with little effect.] D'Amato disputed Verdun's characterization of all bisexuals as promiscuous, and also dismissed the comparison with alcoholism. D'Amato pointed out that Verdun would have allowed an ad for a homosexual support group, but not for a bisexual group. She reported that Verdun told her that “There are minorities that need help, and there are minorities that should just shut up.” D'Amato concluded by saying that “Verdun's editorial didn't prove anything about bisexuals. What it did prove was that, even in 1993, people who are not heterosexual still need protection from views like his.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, March 1 (Monday), p. B1.]

1993, March 2 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group: Models for Relationships - Monogamous, Polygamous and other. U of W, Modern Languages room 104, 7:30 p.m. All lesbians, gays, and other gay positive people welcome.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 28, 1993, February 26 (Friday), "Upcoming Events", p.27]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, March 3 (Wednesday) * Lesbian Film Night

“Lesbian Film Night - three short videos and discussion, at Davis Centre, room 1351, 8:30-10:30 p.m.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 28, 1993, February 26 (Friday), "Upcoming Events", p.27]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, March 3 (Wednesday) * UW Gazette: Gay liberation group traces history

“Gay liberation group traces history.” An article that reports on information found on the UWinfo gopher system (a predecessor of web technology) indicating that GLLOW was in the process of creating “a still-fragmentary history of the Gay and Lesbian Liberation Organization of Waterloo.” This article indicates that “Our goal is to have an interesting and relatively inclusive history of GLLOW and the LesBiGay community in Kitchener-Waterloo ready in time for our 25th anniversary celebration in 1996. ” The article includes excerpts from a narrative by Jim Parrott in the Operation Socrates Handbook (1973).
[source: UW Imprint, Vol.33, No. 25, 1993, March 3 (Wednesday), p.3]

1993, March 3 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, March 3 ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOWNight (formerly Coffeehouse). 9 p.m. HH 378. Everyone welcome to these informal social evenings. For more informationb call the GLLOW phoneline 884-GLOW.”
[source: UW Gazette, March 3, 1993, p.10.]

1993, March 5 (Friday) * Imprint News: Elmira newspaper editorial slams bisexual lifestyle, draws complaints

This article reports on how The Elmira Indpendent newspaper stopped printing the ad for the South Western Ontario Bisexual Network (SWOBN), which had run in their classifieds section from November to January 1992. On February 22, 1993, Bob Verdun (the editor in chief of the Elmira newspaper), ran an editorial condemning bisexuality, and also published misinformation about HIV/AIDS. The Federation of Students Human Rights Board and GLLOW worked together to prepare a complaint to the Ontario Human Rights Commission and the Ontario Press Council, on the grounds of it being hateful literature and as Chris Chin, director of GLLOW at the time stated, "at the very least as misinformation". The human rights complaint would also address the grounds of SWOBN being discriminated against because of sexual orientation. GLLOW president at the time, Jim Parrott, said the the editorial was "mean-spirited" and expressed concern that there might be a backlash against gay & bisexual individuals in Elmira.
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 29, 1993, March 5 (Friday), p.3]

1993, March 5 (Friday) * Letters to the Editor: Ecce Homo

This letter to the editor, entitled Ecce Homo, was written in response to Justin Wells' “My New Revised Feminism...” (Imprint, Feb 26), of his take on what was wrong with the feminist movement at the time. The writer of this letter self-identified as a feminist who “seek[s] healing in a broken world...I seek a genuine acknowledgement that our society continues to oppress women, people of colour, homosexual people, differently-abled people and the poor.” Letter writer, Heather McCance, a Peace and Conflict/Religious Studies student states, critiques many of Wells' points that suggest hyperindependence and increased aggression from women as solutions to what he deems issues in the feminist movement at the time. McCance states, “Men have always tried to dictate how women are supposed to think, look, and act. Justin Wells has now continued this tradition in trying to dictate to me how I should respond to male oppression and our misogynist society. Rather ironic, isn't it?”.
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 29, 1993, March 5 (Friday), "Letters to the Editor", p.9]

1993, March 5 (Friday) * Letters to the Editor: Will to Power

This letter to the editor, entitled Will to Power was written in response to Justin Wells' “My New Revised Feminism...” (Imprint, Feb 26), of his take on what was wrong with the feminist movement at the time. Writer Nicki Beume (Alumna) states, “I find the violent language of the "new revised feminist" inadequate and short sighted. A new world of gender equality based on danger, fear, mutilation, and suffering cannot sustain valuable change...I look forward to Justin Wells' next political feature. Perhaps Native issues, the black movement, or gay liberation organizations, too, require such insightful direction?!”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 29, 1993, March 3 (Friday), "Letters to the Editor", p.9]

1993, March 5 (Friday) * Imprint Features: The Second Annual International Women's Day Rag - A happy, carefree dyke

This article, entitled A happy, carefree dyke was part of a special feature of this issue of The Imprint to celebrate International Women's Day. This is a short love letter to lesbians. Writer, Gretchen Zimmerman, says, “A happy, carefree dyke is even harder to work into the world picture since her "outness," however large or small, says "I'm proud. I'm happy, I'm me, I'm a lesbian - get used to it." It's not up to lesbians to babysit the straight world, for they should be old enough to take care of themselves...Women who love women: dykes, lesbians, gay women, queers. Call us what you will. We're here, so get used it. I'm a dyke, I'm proud! Happy International Women's Day to all my lesbian sisters and to all women everywhere.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 29, 1993, March 5 (Friday), p.17]

1993, March 5 (Friday) * Imprint Features: The Second Annual International Women's Day Rag - Toto, wake me up when we get to ... A homo-positive Canada

This article (entitled “Toto, wake me up when we get to ... ... A homo-positive Canada”) was part of a special feature of this issue of The Imprint to celebrate International Women's Day. This article covers the state of LGBTQ+ legal and civil rights at the time, where “It seems almost every week we hear of another court decision that is changing the face of lesbian and gay rights in Canada.” The article also shares that Carol Allen, a feminist lawyer from Toronto, who has worked with the Legal Education Actiom Fund (LEAF), will be speaking on Friday, March 12th in celebration of International Women's Week. Ms. Allen also planned to discuss lesbian rights, specifically. The writer, Tammy Speers, states: “We are at a crossroads today. Canadian society is poised to either head into the Twenty-first century by giving equal rights to lesbians and gays or we will regress and re-enter the repressive conservative state that has existed in the past. We must tell our legislators that Canada is ready for an equal, unoppressive society. We must educate ourselves so we know what we have left to fight...”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 29, 1993, March 5 (Friday), p.18]

1993, March 5 (Friday) * The University of Waterloo Women's Centre Advertisement

1993, March (Wednesdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Every Wednesday ... Lesbian Discussion Group. CC 110 at 7:30 p.m. New topic every week - movies - stories - show & tell. 'Dykes', Lesbians, gay women, all other interested women welcome. Call women's centre for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 29, 1993, March 5 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | Lesbian Discussion Group | meetings]

1993, March (Wednesdays) * GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo)

“Every Wednesday ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOWNight at 9 p.m. in HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal meetings.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 29, 1993, March 5 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, March 8 (Monday) * Elmira Independent: “Editorial called "bigoted, uninformed"”

“Editorial called "bigoted, uninformed"”. This letter to the Editor by Marguarite Knechtel (Elmira) took Bob Verdun to task for his February 22 editorial in which he characterized all bisexuals as promiscuous. Knechtel pointed out that “Bisexual people, the same as homosexual and heterosexual people, can and do have monogamous relationships, just as some heterosexual as well as homosexual and bisexual people are promiscuous.”
[source: Elmira Independent; 1993, March 8 (Monday), p.7.]

1993, March 8 (Monday) * Elmira Independent: “"Prejudices based on uninformed stereotyping"”

“"Prejudices based on uninformed stereotyping"”. This letter to the Editor by Rob Gascho (education coordinator, AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area) pointed out that “Bisexuality is no more inherently 'dangerous' than heterosexuality or homosexuality as far as the transmission of AIDS and other sexually-transmitted diseases is concerned.” Gascho also dismissed Verdun's claims that the K-W Record's article of support was sensationalism. Gascho described it instead as a community service that let bisexuals “know that are others with whom they can talk, and by raising the awareness of their readership around sexual orientation issues.”
[source: Elmira Independent; 1993, March 8 (Monday), p.7.]

1993, March 9 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group will discuss How do we develop an intimate relationship? All lesbians, bisexuals, gays and other supportive people welcome. ML room 104, 7:30 p.m. For more information call ###-#### or check UWinfo.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 29, 1993, March 5 (Friday), "Upcoming Events", p.35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, March 9 (Tuesday) * GLLOW: Discussion Group: How Do We Develop an Initimate Relationship?

“Tuesday, March 9 ... GLLOW Discussion Group. "How Do We Develop an Initimate Relationship?" All lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and other supportive people welcome. 7:30 p.m. Modern Languages Building, room 104. Details: 884-4569.”
[source: UW Gazette, March 3, 1993, p.10.]

1993, March 10 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

“Wednesday, March 10 ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOWNight (formerly Coffeehouse). 9 p.m. HH 378. Everyone welcome to these informal social evenings. For more information call the GLLOW phoneline 884-GLOW.”
[source: UW Gazette, March 3, 1993, p.11.]

1993, March 10 (Wednesday) * K-W Record: He did his job

He did his job. This letter to the Editor by Julie Frey (Conestogo) defended Bob Verdun against the criticisms of Luisa D'Amato because of his February 22 editorial in the "Elmira Independent" attacking bisexuals.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, March 10 (Wednesday, p. A6.]

1993, March 10 (Wednesday) * K-W Record: It's a different world

It's a different world. This letter to the Editor by Ruth Rumney (Kitchener) defended Bob Verdun against the criticisms of Luisa D'Amato because of his February 22 editorial in the "Elmira Independent" attacking bisexuals. Rumney indicated that bisexuals were indeed promiscuous, and she based this on some interviews of bisexuals on a recent episode of Oprah Winfrey's television show.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, March 10 (Wednesday), p. A6.]

1993, March 11 [handwritten note is unclear - the date might be March 4] (Thursday) * K-W Record: Panel to discuss living with AIDS

Panel to discuss living with AIDS. This brief news note began “People who work and live with AIDS will be panelists at an event at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on March 25.” The article mentioned that this event was jointly sponsored by Cambridge Memorial Hospital and the Waterloo Regional health unit's AIDS program.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, March 11 [handwritten note is unclear - the date might be March 4] (Thursday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, March 12 (Friday) *International Women's Day Rag - Lesbian & Equality Laws

“March 12 ... Lesbian & Equality Laws 8pm, Davis Centre 1304, UW Featuring Carol Allen from LEAF (details in article below)”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 29, 1993, March 5 (Friday), "International Women's Day Rag", p.18]

1993, March 12 (Friday) * K-W Record: Women with AIDS tell K-W meeting of hellish life

Women with AIDS tell K-W meeting of hellish life. This article by Susan Danard (Record staff) reported on a workshop on the HIV and women's lives sponsored by ACCKWA and the Waterloo Regional Health Unit just the day before (Thursday) at the Kitchener Public Library. Various problems unique to HIV-positive women were mentioned by the two speakers. In addition, we read “Gender roles inhibit women from taking the necessary steps to prevent HIV, ACCKWA director Lorie Fioze said in an interview. "It's hard for women to negotiate safer sex. It's hard for women to be assertive (about condoms)."”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, March 12 (Friday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, March 12 (Friday) * General Meeting of The Federation of Students

General meeting agenda of The Federation of Students, March 1993. Motion 12 was to amend By-Law 10, the Public Issues Board to be Social Issues Board to create various commissions, with representatives from historically marginalized groups including those with disabilities, “Race and Ethnic Relations Commission” and a “Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns Commission”, and a “Global Issues Commission”. The Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns Commission's listed duties and functions included to maintain contact with multiple levels of LGBTQ+ organizations across Canada relating to gay and lesbian rights, to educate those on campus, and conduct public campaigns and other events as needed. It is also added that a male and female representative from GLLOW must be a member.
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 30, 1993, March 12 (Friday), pp.12-13]

1993, March (Wednesdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Every Wednesday ... Lesbian Discussion Group. CC 110 at 7:30 p.m. New topic every week - movies - stories - show & tell. 'Dykes', Lesbians, gay women, all other interested women welcome. Call women's centre for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 30, 1993, March 12 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.27]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | Lesbian Discussion Group | meetings]

1993, March (Wednesdays) * GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo)

“Every Wednesday ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOWNight at 9 p.m. in HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal meetings.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 30, 1993, March 12 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.27]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, March 15 (Monday) * K-W Record: One lover at a time

One lover at a time. This letter to the Editor by Ron Schmidt (Alma) objected to Bob Verdun's statements to Luisa D'Amato to the effect that bisexuals necessarily had intimate relations with members of both sexes at the same time. Schmidt indicates that there are indeed bisexuals who practice serial monogamy.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, March 15 (Monday), p. A7.]

1993, March 16 (Tuesday) * K-W Record: Immoral media

Immoral media. This letter to the Editor by Yoland Delaunay attacked Luisa D'Amato's defence of bisexuals, and said that D'Amato “is pushing the same decadent and perverse ideas that are so prevalent in the media today.” Delaunay warned of divine retribution.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, March 16 (Tuesday), paging unknown.]

1993, March 16 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group: Having Children All lesbians, bisexuals, gays and other supportive people welcome. UW Modern Languages room 104. 7:30p.m.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 30, 1993, March 12 (Friday), "Upcoming Events", p.27]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, March 18 (Thursday) * K-W Record: It's promiscuous

It's promiscuous. This letter to the Editor by Bob Verdun took the Record to task for promoting bisexuality. Once again, he repeated his assertion that “Bisexuality is promiscuity by definition.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, March 18 (Thursday), paging unknown.]

1993, March 19 (Friday) * Imprint - Announcements - The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo (GLLOW) Peer Counselling

“The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo offers confidential peer counselling. Call xxx-GLOW for information, direction or just to talk.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 31, 1993, March 19 (Friday), "Announcements", p.35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, March (Wednesdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Every Wednesday ... Lesbian Discussion Group. CC 110 at 7:30 p.m. New topic every week - movies - stories - show & tell. 'Dykes', Lesbians, gay women, all other interested women welcome. Call women's centre for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 31, 1993, March 19 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | Lesbian Discussion Group | meetings]

1993, March (Wednesdays) * GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo)

“GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOWNight at 9 p.m. in HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal meetings.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 31, 1993, March 19 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, March 20 (Saturday) * K-W Record: Look up the word

Look up the word. This letter to the Editor by Marguarite Knechtel (Elmira) defended Luisa D'Amato's remarks in her March 1 column (in which D'Amato refuted remarks by Bob Verdun condemning bisexuals). Knechtel stated that “Bisexual people are just as likely to be in a monogamous relationship as heterosexual people.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, March 20 (Saturday), paging unknown.]

1993, March 22 (Monday) * Elmira Independent: “"All sexualities are acceptable types of behaviour," Toronto man claims”

"All sexualities are acceptable types of behaviour," Toronto man claims. This letter to the Editor by Geoffrey M. Gibson (member-at-large, Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario, Toronto) responded to Bob Verdun's February 22 editorial condemning bisexuals. Gibson (who was actually living in Kitchener-Waterloo around this time, and was active in GLLOW) replied to Verdun's assertions about bisexuals spreading AIDS and venereal disease, and also challenged Verdun's comparison of bisexuality with alcoholism. Printed alongside this letter was a response by Verdun indicating that he had nothing to apologize for, and indicated that it would be possible to use Gibson's areguments to defend pedophilia and rape.
[source: Elmira Independent; 1993, March 22 (Monday), p.8.]

1993, March 22 (Monday) * Elmira Independent: “Hawkesville man says he can take care of himself”

Hawkesville man says he can take care of himself. This letter to the Editor by Mark Allwood (Hawkesville) responded to Bob Verdun's February 22 editorial condemning bisexuals. Allwood pointed out that sexuality was not a matter of choice, and hence the bisexual support group could not be accused of proselytizing. Allwood also accused Verdun of sensationalization when he characterized bisexuals of necessarily being promiscuous.
[source: Elmira Independent; 1993, March 22 (Monday), p.8.]

1993, March 23 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group: "Friends & Lovers". All lesbians, bisexuals, gays and other supportive people welcome. UW Modern Languages room 104, 7:30p.m.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 31, 1993, March 19 (Friday), "Upcoming Events", p.35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, March 24 [or a bit later] (Wednesday) * K-W Record: Diseases compete for funding

Diseases compete for funding. This letter to the Editor by Scott Piatkowski (President of the ACCKWA Board) takes serious issue with a March 23 letter to the Editor written by William E. White who suggested that people with AIDS were to blame for their problems, and that funding devoted to HIV/AIDS should be directed instead to breast cancer research and support. Piatkowski indicated that although, like others, he has concerns about the breast cancer epidemic, he could not support White's unreasonable attack on funding for AIDS.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, March 24 [or a bit later] (Wednesday) , paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, March 26 (Friday) * K-W Record: AIDS victim comes home to help out before he dies

AIDS victim comes home to help out before he dies. This article by Tony Reinhart (Record staff) reported on the experience of one panelist originally from Kitchener at the recent AIDS panel discussion at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. That panelist told his story of learning he was HIV-positive and then five years later developing AIDS, and then returning to Kitchener and disclosing that he had AIDS. His hope was to help educate people through volunteering with ACCKWA.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, March 26 (Friday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, March 26 (Friday) * Imprint - Announcements - The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo (GLLOW) Peer Counselling

“The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo offers confidential peer counselling. Call xxx-GLOW for information, direction or just to talk.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 32, 1993, March 19 (Friday), "Announcements", p.31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, March (Wednesdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Every Wednesday ... Lesbian Discussion Group. CC 110 at 7:30 p.m. New topic every week - movies - stories - show & tell. 'Dykes', Lesbians, gay women, all other interested women welcome. Call women's centre for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 32, 1993, March 26 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | Lesbian Discussion Group | meetings]

1993, March (Wednesdays) * GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo)

“GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOWNight at 9 p.m. in HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal meetings.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 32, 1993, March 26 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, March 30 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group: Role playing in relationships. All lesbians, bisexuals, gays and other supportive people welcome. UW Modern Languages room 104, 7:30 p.m. For info, call XXX-XXXX.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 32, 1993, March 26 (Friday), "Upcoming Events", p.35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, March * Gays, Lesbians or Bisexuals at Laurier (GLOBAL) Started

Gays, Lesbians or Bisexuals at Laurier (GLOBAL) formed. It lasted until about 1998.
[source: Nigel Flear.]

1993, April 2 (Friday) * WPIRG (Waterloo Public Interest Research Group) - printOUT! Project

“This newspaper clipping project monitors the press on issues of interest to the lesbian, gay, and bisexual communities and has monthly compilations of articles available through subscription. Volunteers to help on this project are welcome! Contact WPIRG for information.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 32, 1993, April 2 (Friday), p.17]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | WPIRG]

1993, April 2(Friday) * Imprint - Announcements - The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo (GLLOW) Peer Counselling

“The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo offers confidential peer counselling. Call xxx-GLOW for information, direction or just to talk.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 33, 1993, April 2 (Friday), "Announcements", p.31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, April (Wednesdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Every Wednesday Lesbian Discussion Group. CC 110 at 7:30 p.m. New topic every week - movies - stories - show & tell. 'Dykes', Lesbians, gay women, all other interested women welcome. Call women's centre for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 33, 1993, April 2(Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | Lesbian Discussion Group | meetings]

1993, April (Wednesdays) * GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo)

“Every Wednesday ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOWNight at 9 p.m. in HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal meetings.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 33, 1993, April 2 (Friday), "Ongoing Calendar", p.31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, April 6 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group. "Is there a place for arguments in relationships?" All lesbians, bisexuals, gays and other supportive people welcome. UW Modern Languages room 104, 7:30 p.m.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.15, No. 33, 1993, April 2 (Friday), "Upcoming Events", p.31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, April * GLLOW Attends March on Washington

Members of GLLOW attend the March on Washington.
[source: Nigel Flear, perhaps Chris Chin.]

1993, April 30 (Friday) * K-W Record: 60 people gather to plan hospice

60 people gather to plan hospice. This article by Carol Goodwin (Record staff) reported on a meeting to plan for a local hospice. The article said that “About 60 people — including nurses from local hospitals, the Victoria Order of Nurses, and the region's home-care program — gathered at K-W Hospital Thursday to discuss establishing a hospice.” The director of the Windsor Hospice explained that a hospice “would be an emotional and spiritual extension of care.” The article reported that an actual building was not yet being planned, and that the hospice would be “a community project run by health-care workers on a voluntary basis.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, April 30 (Friday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, May 7 (Friday) * Imprint - Announcements - The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo (GLLOW) Peer Counselling

“The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo offers confidential peer counselling. Call xxx-GLOW for information, direction or just to talk.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 1, 1993, May 7 (Friday), "Announcements", p.19]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, May 11 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“On Tuesday, May 11, GLLOW discussion group will discuss Organized Religion & LesBiGay Issues. All lesbians, gays, & other supportive people welcome. ML, 104, 7:30p.m. Call ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 1, 1993, May 7 (Friday), "Announcements", p.19]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, May 18 (Tuesday) * K-W Record: Can't meet goals in AIDS fight, health unit warns

Can't meet goals in AIDS fight, health unit warns. This article by Carol Goodwin (Record staff) began “Hundreds of Waterloo Region residents are being tested for AIDS but the region's health unit says it can't reach provincial goals to fight the disease.” Those goals are that the Ontario Ministry of Health “expects public health units to reduce the spread of HIV infection through programs that will meet 1995 goals on prevention and public education.” Dr. Ronald Sax, the region's chief medical officer of health indicated that there were not sufficient human and financial resources available. He pointed out that “One reason for the "several-fold" increase in requests for AIDS testing is because of concerns about possible tainted blood transfusions in the early 1980s.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, May 18 (Tuesday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, May 21 (Friday) * Imprint - Forum - Metaphysical Education

An opinion piece by Ken Bryson entitled “Metaphysical Education” in response to “Canada Customs' recent seizure of books bound for Canadian bookstores.” The books were being shipped by Inland Publishing, with a “history of shipping for gay and lesbian bookstores.” The writer acknowledges the hypocrisy of Canadian Customs and says, “If it is legal and right for Canada Customs to keep gay and lesbian, or any alternative books out of Canada in order to protect us, where is the RCMP protecting us from the likes of Heritage Front hate mongers and loony university professors?”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 2, 1993, May 21 (Friday), "Forum", p.6]

1993, May 21 (Friday) * Imprint - Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo (GLLOW) Peer Counselling

“The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo offers confidential peer counselling. Call xxx-GLOW for information, direction or just to talk.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 2, 1993, May 21 (Friday), "Announcements", p.15]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, May (Tuesdays) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“Tuesdays ... GLLOW Discussion Group: an open discussion. All lesbians, bisexuals, gays and other supportive people welcome. UW Modern Languages, room 104, 7:30 p.m. Call ###-#### for information.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 2, 1993, May 21 (Friday), "Upcoming Events", p.15]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, May 31 (Monday) * K-W Record: Morals are eroding

Morals are eroding. This letter to the Editor by Gary McCrea (Waterloo) decried Luisa D'Amato's remarks in her March 1 column (in which D'Amato refuted remarks by Bob Verdun condemning bisexuals). McCrea stated that “Canadians, by granting rights to pressure groups, are slowly and painfully eroding the morals and traditions of the country. Canada is based on Judeo-Christian morals.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, May 31 (Monday), paging unknown.]

1993, June 2 (Wednesday) * K-W Record: Grants will help 10 groups

Grants will help 10 groups. This article reported on an announcement that had been made the previous evening. The article said that “the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo and Area, one of the 10 can now offer its services to people in rural areas because of a $5,500 grant from the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, June 2 (Wednesday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, June 4 (Friday) * Imprint - The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo (GLLOW) Peer Counselling

“The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo offers confidential peer counselling. Call xxx-GLOW for information, direction or just to talk.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 3, 1993, June 4 (Friday), "Announcements", p.15]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, June (Tuesdays) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“Tuesdays ... GLLOW Discussion Group - All lesbians, bisexuals, gays and other supportive people welcome. UW Modern Languages, room 104, 7:30 p.m. Call ###-#### for information.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 3, 1993, June 4 (Friday), "Upcoming Events", p.15]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, June 18 (Friday) * Imprint - News - Murder, she wrote, but Death becomes her

This is an article covering the news of how the University of British Columbia voted to shut down their student newspaper, The Ubyssey, for a variety of reasons. Of relevance to the rainbow community about this occurrence, is a mention of how the type of content The Ubyssey publishes were contested: “The topic of content was addressed...the example of a "sex issue" which had been published. Apparently, the gay and lesbian contigency on campus were outraged over censorship, and felt that they were being excluded from the paper.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 4, 1993, June 18 (Friday), p.4]

1993, June 18 (Friday) * Imprint - The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo (GLLOW) Peer Counselling

“The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo offers confidential peer counselling. Call xxx-GLOW for information, direction or just to talk.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 4, 1993, June 18 (Friday), "Announcements", p.15]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, June (Tuesdays) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“Tuesdays ... GLLOW Discussion Group - All lesbians, bisexuals, gays and other supportive people welcome. UW Modern Languages, room 104, 7:30 p.m. Call ###-#### for information.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 4, 1993, June 18 (Friday), "Ongoing Events", p.15]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, June 25 (Friday) * Kitchener-Waterloo Record: Police target sex in public

“Police target sex in public Wooded park 'known as a pick-up place for gay men'”. An article by Karen Hawthorne (Record staff) on Waterloo Regional police cracking down on “homosexual encounters” in Homer Watson Park that a police officer suggested were initiated by men in heterosexual marriages. Ther officer suggested that the offenses committed were related to having sex in public places.
[source: Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Friday, June 25, 1993, p. B1.]

1993, June 25 (Friday) * Kitchener-Waterloo Record: Go after the real criminals, gays say

“Go after the real criminals, gays say” An article by Barbara Aggerholm and Frances Barrick (Record staff) including responses by local activists Jim Parrott, Gordon Youngman, and Derek Pearce to the news story on police targetting men involved in same-sex encounters in Homer Watson Park.
[source: Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Friday, June 25, 1993, pp. B1, B4.]

1993, June 26 (Saturday) * The Globe and Mail: Bisex

“Bisex”. An article on bisexuality with a cover photo featuring Gaile Simmons (GLLOW), Lyn McGinnis (CKWBL - Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo Bisexual Liberation), and Gary Van Lingen (GLOBAL - Gays, Lesbians or Bisexuals at Laurier). This article is continued on p. D5 with the caption “The closet with two doors”, and on this page, there is a photo of Christine Malec who studied at WLU.
[source: The Globe and Mail, Saturday, June 26, 1993, pp. D1, D5]

1993, July 2 (Friday) * Imprint - Forum - Gay/Les pride day provides freedom

A letter to the editor written by Tammy Speers & Kara Richardson and entitled “Gay/Les pride day provides freedom”, reports on the 1993 annual Toronto Lesbian and Gay Pride Day and points to the importance of “Lesbian and Gay Pride Day.” The writers state, “To me Lesbian and Gay Pride Day is a protest against societal structures that prevent all of us from freely expressing ourselves. Lesbian and Gay Pride Day gave me a sense of validation and of being accepted that are unfortunately necessary in this society. The train for the Isle of Lesbos leaves at 6:00!”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 5, 1993, July 2 (Friday), p.8]

1993, July 2 (Friday) * Imprint - The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo (GLLOW) Peer Counselling

“The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo offers confidential peer counselling. Call xxx-GLOW for information, direction or just to talk.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 5, 1993, July 2 (Friday), "Announcements", p.15]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, July 2 (Friday) * K-W Record: AIDS group moves to 123 Duke St.E.

AIDS group moves to 123 Duke St.E.. This news article announced that ACCKWA had moved its offices in order to “to make support, outreach and educational services more accessible and easier to reach by public transportation.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, July 2 (Friday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, July (Tuesdays) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“Tuesdays ... GLLOW Discussion Group - All lesbians, bisexuals, gays and other supportive people welcome. UW Modern Languages, room 104, 7:30 p.m. Call ###-#### for information.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 5, 1993, July 2 (Friday), "Ongoing Events", p.15]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, July 7 (Wednesday) * K-W Record: Downtown gay bar wants approval for strip dancing

Downtown gay bar wants approval for strip dancing. This article by Greg Crone (Record staff) reported on the request by Phil Taylor, co-owner of the Pink Zone, for permission from Kitchener City Council for the Pink Zone (formerly the Half and Half Club) to “stage a strip-show featuring male dancers on Friday nights.” The article indicated that some bar patrons felt that City Council should allow this; in particular, Scott Charlesworth and Catherine Scherer endorsed this application.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, July 7 (Wednesday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, July 16 (Friday) * Imprint - The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo (GLLOW) Peer Counselling

“The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo offers confidential peer counselling. Call xxx-GLOW for information, direction or just to talk.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 6, 1993, July 16 (Friday), "Announcements", p.2 ]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, July (Tuesdays) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“Tuesdays ... GLLOW Discussion Group - All lesbians, bisexuals, gays and other supportive people welcome. UW Modern Languages, room 104, 7:30 p.m. Call ###-#### for information.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 6, 1993, July 16 (Friday), "Ongoing Events", p.2]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, July 16 (Friday) * Imprint - News Profiles - Creating a world of hate

A news profile covering the concerning rise of neo-Nazi groups operating in Kitchener-Waterloo at the time, with a focus on a low-profile group, the Church of the Creator (COTC). The writer, Stuart O'Grady, begins “Residents in the Kitchener Waterloo area were shocked recently by the wave of racist rallies in the downtown core. The rallies prompted local anti-racists, including many WPIRG members, to support a demonstraion against the supremacists. The demonstration, which took place five weeks ago, almost turned violent when anti-racists charged the white supremacists. This article looks at one of the supremacist organizations.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 6, 1993, July 16 (Friday), "News", p.5]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, July 29 (Thursday) * Kitchener-Waterloo Record: Victimless crime

“Victimless crime Arrests of gays in public parks reveal a double standard” An article by Lyn McGinnis (described as the founder of the “Cambridge-Kitchener-Waterloo Bisexual Liberation)” in which McGinnis describes the recent arrests in public parks like Victoria Park and Homer Watson Park as revealing a double standard by local police.
[source: Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Friday, July 29, 1993, page number not given in the photocopy that we have.]

1993, July 30 (Friday) * Imprint - Arts/Classifieds - No Sammy's, but lots of Dianes

This article was part of a movie review series entitled “Cinema Scope”; the article reviews Last Call at Maud's, a documentary about an iconic lesbian bar in San Francisco that unfortunately shut down in 1989. The article was printed in advance of the Princess Cinema showing this documentary as part of their “August emphases on non-fiction and homosexuality.” The review is overall positive and moving in its portrayal of over 20 years of Maud's serving as a lesbian organizing space, a safe space for lesbians - despite the police raids and obstacles that Maud's staff and patrons faced, and a place of celebration and entertainment. The Princess Cinema screened the film on 1993, August 16th and 17th. [Note; The title of the article is a reference to the two lead characters in the sit-com “Cheers”.]
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 7, 1993, July 30 (Friday), "Arts/Classifieds", p.19]

1993, July 30 (Friday) * Imprint - Announcements - The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo (GLLOW) Peer Counselling

“The Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo offers confidential peer counselling. Call xxx-GLOW for information, direction or just to talk.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 7, 1993, July 30 (Friday), "Announcements", p.19 ]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, July (Tuesdays) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“Tuesdays ... GLLOW Discussion Group - All lesbians, bisexuals, gays and other supportive people welcome. UW Modern Languages, room 104, 7:30 p.m. Call ###-#### for information.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 7, 1993, July 30 (Friday), "Ongoing Events", p.19]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, August 25 (Wednesday) * K-W Record: Better safe than sorry: Sex educators back store's fun approach to condoms

Better safe than sorry: Sex educators back store's fun approach to condoms. This article by Barbara Aggerholm (Record staff) reported on a condom store. Near the beginning of the article, we read “If the new Epoch Condom and Sexuality store in downtown Kitchener doesn't give teenagers the message that condom use can be fun, nothing will.” This approach was endorsed by Byrna Wilton, executive director of Planned Parenthood. The article went on to say the “The store tries to promote healthy sexuality, with a large dose of fun mixed in, Heimpel [co-owner of the store] said. Brochures about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on display, a reminder of the serious side of condom use.” The article also included statistics showing that there had been a drastic increase in venereal disease among the teenage population.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, August 25 (Wednesday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, September (no date given) * Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo, Bisexual Liberation: Of Moving, E-Mail and phone lines ... The Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo Bisexual Liberation Update

Of Moving, E-Mail and phone line ... The Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo Bisexual Liberation Update. This update (two pages double-sided) to members announced that the South Western Ontario Bisexual Network (SWOBN) had officially changed their name to Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo Bisexual Liberation - in recognition of the fact that other bisexual groups were springing up in Southwestern Ontario. It also mentioned various administrative matters related to meeting space, email and phone-lines.
[source: A two-page document deposited in the Grace Schmidt Room of local history at Kitchener Public Library, in the CKWBL files from the Grand River Rainbow Historical Project.]

1993, September (no date given) * K-W Record: Volunteers needed for AIDS Walk-a-thon

Volunteers needed for AIDS Walk-a-thon. This news article indicated that ACCKWA required “numerous volunteers to assist with the planning and implementation of its first annual AIDS Walk-a-thon, taking place October 3.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, September (no date given), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, September 1 (Wednesday) * UW Gazette: Students show prejudice, psychology research finds

“Students show prejudice, psychology research finds” An article by Bob Whitton reporting on research primarily by Dr. Mark Zanna (UW Psychology Department) suggesting prejudice among students is greatest among those with “authoritarian personalities”. Zanna pays especial attention to prejudice against homosexuals. He bolsters his arguments by pointing to recent budget cuts by the Federation of Students that disproportionately affected GLLOW.
[source: UW Gazette, September 1, 1993, p.13.]

1993, September 3 (Friday) * Gay/lesbian support at UW

A feature article, entitled “Gay/lesbian support at UW” submitted by GLLOW, describing Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo (GLLOW)'s mission, values, and gatherings. It shares details about what their meetings and the services they provide are like. The article indicated that “GLLOW provides a safe space for gays, lesbians, and bisexuals in the office, room CC 209; at the GLLOWNight; and at the Tuesday evening discussion group.” It also mentions that GLLOWNight is a wheelchair-accessible event, and gives meeting details. The article mentions other accessibility details about their meetings, including that “attendants and ASL communicators are available upon request.” It also shares information about the GLLOW peer phone line, and their role in volunteering guest speakers for events and classes. It also mention that a “small library is located in the office, as are current periodicals, housing and travel information.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 8, 1993, September 3 (Friday), "Features", p.23]

1993, September 7 (Tuesday) *(GLLOW) Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group will have an open discussion. All lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered, gays and other supportive people welcome. UW, Modern Languages, Room 104, 7:30 p.m. Fur further details, phone ###-####”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 8, 1993, September 3 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p.35 ]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, September 8 (Wednesday) * Kitchener-Waterloo Record: Article revealed little logic regarding arrests

“Article revealed little logic regarding arrests” An article by Bob Verdun (described as having editorialized against the practice of bisexuality in his Elmira weekly) who takes issue with the article in the Record on July 29, 1993 in which Lyn McGinnis describes the recent arrests in public parks like Victoria Park and Homer Watson Park as revealing a double standard by local police.
[source: Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Friday, September 8, 1993, page number not given in the photocopy that we have.]

1993, September 14 * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group will discuss: Coming Out. All lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, gays and other supportive people welcome. UW Modern Languages, room 104, 7:30 p.m. For further details, phone ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 8, 1993, September 3 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p.35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

1993, September 17 (Friday) * K-W Record: AIDS group plans week of events

AIDS group plans week of events. This news article reported that “AIDS Awareness Week will take place throughout Canada Oct. 4-10. This year's theme ‐ Strong lives, Strong Communities — will emphasize that one of the most important factors in a full and healthy life is a strong and caring community.” The article mentioned a few of the planned events — like the fundraising Walk on Oct.3, and a vigil on Oct.7
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; September 17 (Friday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, September 20 (Monday) * K-W Record: Doctors not available - People with AIDS must leave region to get help

Doctors not available - People with AIDS must leave region to get help. This article by Carol Goodwin (Record staff) began with “Too few area doctors are willing to accept people with AIDS as patients, forcing them to go outside Waterloo Region for treatment, a report to regional council's health and social services committee says.” The article mentions that “As a result, the physician subgroup committee of the Waterloo Regional AIDS advisory committee was formed.” Participants included 17 doctors and representatives from several groups, including ACCKWA, as well as “local hospitals, the homecare program and the universities.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; September 20 (Monday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, September 21 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW DiscussionGroup will discuss "Show & Tell: Things I Find Attractive In Other People". All lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, gays, and other supportive people welcome. University of Waterloo, Modern Languages Building, room 104, 7:30 p.m. For details ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 9, 1993, September 17 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p.43 ]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, September 22 (Wednesday) * K-W Record: ACCKWA to get $39,600 grant

ACCKWA to get $39,600 grant. This news article announced that ACCKWA was one of 39 agencies that received funding from the Ontario Health Ministry. The article pointed out that “ACCKWA will get $39,600, mainly to assess what support services are still needed locally.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; September 22 (Wednesday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, September 22 (Wednesday) * K-W Record: AIDS committee to host open house

AIDS committee to host open house. This news article announced that ACCKWA would be “holding an open house on Thursday to introduce the community to its new downtown Kitchener facility.” It also notes that ACCKWA executive director, Lorie Fioze, said that “Traffic has more than doubled since the committee moved from its River Road office to a former crack house at 123 Duke St. E. in July.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; September 22 (Wednesday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, September (Tuesdays) * GLLOW: GLLOWNight

“Tuesdays ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOWNight (formerly Coffeehouse). 9 p.m. HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal social evenings. Information: call GLLOW phoneline ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 9, 1993, September 17 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p.43 ]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, September (Wednesdays) * GLLOW Night

“Wednesdays ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOW Night (formerly Coffeehouse). 9 p.m. HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal social evenings. Information: call GLLOW phoneline ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 10, 1993, September 24 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 34]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, September 28 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group will discuss "How Do I Fit In? Acceptance in the LesBiGay Community". All lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, gays, and other supportive people welcome. University of Waterloo, Modern Languages Building, room 104, 7:30 p.m. For details ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 10, 1993, September 24 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p.35 ]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, October (Wednesdays) * GLLOW Night

“Wednesdays ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOW Night (formerly Coffeehouse). 9 p.m. HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal social evenings. Information: call GLLOW phoneline ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 11, 1993, October 1 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 34]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, October (Tuesdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Thursdays ... Lesbian Discussion Group, 7:00 p.m. in HH334. Come discuss and meet other lesbians. Call ext. 3457 for topic and info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 11, 1993, October 1 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 34 ]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups ]

1993, October 1? (Friday?) * Cambridge Daily Reporter: Wear a red ribbon - Help promote AIDS awareness this week

Wear a red ribbon - Help promote AIDS awareness this week. The photocopy of this article identifies neither the name of the newspaper nor the date of the issue. We are guessing that the newspaper was the Cambridge Daily Reporter. Since the article was advertising the Walk for AIDS that was scheduled for Sunday, October 3, we assume that the date of publication was around October 1, Friday or October 2, Saturday. The article by Linda Jary reported on the fundraising walk for ACCKWA. Rob Gascho, ACCKWA's education co-ordinator indicated that “It's the first time we're having a walk here. ”
[source: Cambridge Daily Reporter; October 1? (Friday?), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, October 4 (Monday) * Bisexual Discussion Group

“GLLOW and CKWBL (Cambridge, K-W Bisexual Liberation) sponsor a (monthly) Bisexual Discussion Group at 7:30 p.m. in Modern Languages Building, room 104.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 11, 1993, October 1 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 35 ]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | CKWBL]

1993, October 5 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group will discuss: Relationships between the Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Gay Communities. Modern Languages Building Room 104, 7:30 p.m. For info, call ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 11, 1993, October 1 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 35 ]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, October 8 (Friday) * The dyke dilemma

In a rather long special to the Imprint, writer Tammy Speers reflects on contemporary issues facing lesbians by recounting a recent visit (Friday, October 1, 1993) from “JoAnn Loulan, a California sex therapist specializing in lesbian sexuality, made a rare appearance in Waterloo.” Speers writes on some key themes from Loulan's talk including complexities of gender presentation for queer and lesbian women. Speers writes aptly on the rise of "lesbian chic" as a style, and that the mainstream society's fascination and “attempt to assimilate lesbian culture into the status quo...JoAnn could not stress enough that lesbians are not the same as straight people as much as society wants to claim we are "just like you."... We are the culture that has slumber parties consisting of endless processing about life.” She also covers how Loulan talked about “the eternal butch/femme debate” - a conversation still happening in 2022. The overall experience of Speers (and her mother) attending Loulan's talk was overwhelmingly positive.
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 12, 1993, October 8 (Friday), "Forum", p. 8]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, October 8 (Friday) * K-W Record: Safer sex a must, high schoolers told

Safer sex a must, high schoolers told. This article by Priti Yelaja (Recond staff) reported on a session in which several people interacted with an audience of about 450 students on AIDS and safer sex at Unversity Heights secondary school on Thursday. This report made it clear that having people with AIDS speak with teenagers about safer sex is a very good way of increasing awareness. Rob Gascho of ACCKWA gave “a no-nonsense talk on safer sex, including a demonstration of the proper way to put on a condom, something the students said was informative.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; October 8 (Friday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, October (Wednesdays) * GLLOW Night

“Wednesdays ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOW Night (formerly Coffeehouse). 9 p.m., ML104. Everyone welcome to these informal social evenings. Information: call GLLOW phoneline ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 12, 1993, October 8 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, October (Thursdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Thursdays ... Lesbian Discussion Group, 7:00 p.m. in ML104. Come discuss and meet other lesbians. Call ext. 3457 for topic and info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 12, 1993, October 8 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups ]

1993, October 12 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group will discuss "Bisexuality". All lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, gays and other supportive people welcome. UW Modern Languages Building, room 104, 7:30 p.m. For further details, phone ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 12, 1993, October 8 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, October 15 (Friday) * P.F.L.A.G Announcement

“Is your son, daughter, friend a gay/lesbian or bisexual? P.F.L.A.G. (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) meets monthly, 3rd Friday of each month for support and peer counselling. For info, call Grace at ###-#### (Guelph).”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 11, 1993, October 1 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 34 ]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, October 15 (Friday) * P.F.L.A.G Announcement

“Is your son, daughter, friend a gay/lesbian or bisexual? P.F.L.A.G. (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) meets monthly, 3rd Friday of each month for support and peer counselling. For info, call Grace at ###-#### (Guelph).”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 12, 1993, October 8 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 30]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, October 15 (Friday) * Imprint: Letter to the Editor - Homosexual hypocrisy

An insulting letter to the editor (entitled “Homosexual hypocrisy”) in response to Imprint's Vol 16, No 12, forum article titled "The dyke dilemma". The writer, Gary Dann, a graduate student at the time, essentially claimed it was "heterophobic" of Speers, writer of the initial article, and Joann Loulan, to be "bigoted" despite lesbians and queer women facing systemic oppression, marginalization, and violence back in 1993, and decades later.
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 13, 1993, October 15 (Friday), "Forum", p. 9]

1993, October 15 (Friday) * Imprint: Notice of a Concert by Kaldor

An announcement by Tammy Speers of a concert to be held on October 15, 8 PM by Connie Kaldor, a Canadian singer-songwriter very popular with lesbians.
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 13, 1993, October 15 (Friday), "Arts", p. 34]

1993, October 15 (Friday) * P.F.L.A.G Announcement

“Is your son, daughter, friend a gay/lesbian or bisexual? P.F.L.A.G. (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) meets monthly, 3rd Friday of each month for support and peer counselling. For info, call Grace at ###-#### (Guelph).”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 13, 1993, October 15 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 34]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups ]

1993, October 19 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group will discuss: Spiritual and Religious Issues. ML104 at 7:30 p.m. For info, call ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 13, 1993, October 15 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 34]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, October (Wednesdays) * GLLOW Night

“Wednesdays GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOW Night (formerly Coffeehouse). 9 p.m. HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal social evenings. Information: call GLLOW phoneline ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 13, 1993, October 15 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, October (Thursdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Thursdays Lesbian Discussion Group, 7:00 p.m. in ML104. Come discuss and meet other lesbians. Call ext. 3457 for topic and info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 13, 1993, October 15 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups ]

1993, October 26 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GGLOW [sic] Discussion Group will discuss: Out in School and at Work. All lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, gays, and other supportive people welcome. ML104. 7:30 p.m. For more info, call ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 14, 1993, October 22 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 34]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, October (Wednesdays) * GLLOW Night

“Wednesdays ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOW Night (formerly Coffeehouse). 9 p.m. HH 378. Everyone welcome to these informal social evenings. Information: call GLLOW phoneline ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 14, 1993, October 22 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, October (Thursdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Thursdays ... Lesbian Discussion Group, 7:00 p.m. in ML 104. Come discuss and meet other lesbians. Call ext. 3457 for topic and info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 14, 1993, October 22 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 35]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups ]

1993, November 1 (Monday) * Bisexual Discussion Group

“ GLLOW and CKWBL (Cambridge & K-W Bisexual Liberation) sponsor a monthly Bisexual Discusssion Group. 7:30p.m, ML104. All Bisexuals and bi-positive people welcome.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 15, 1993, October 29 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 30]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | CKWBL ]

1993, November 2 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group will discuss How the Media Portrays Us. All lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, gays, and other supportive people welcome. ML104 at 7:30 p.m. For more info, call ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 15, 1993, October 29 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 30]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, November (Wednesdays) * GLLOW Night

“Wednesdays ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOW Night (formerly Coffeehouse). 9 p.m. HH 378. Everyone welcome to these informal social evenings. Information: call GLLOW phoneline ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 15, 1993, October 29 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, November (Thursdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Thursdays ... Lesbian Discussion Group, 7:00 p.m. in ML 104. Come discuss and meet other lesbians. Call ext. 3457 for topic and info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 15, 1993, October 29 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups ]

1993, November 6 (Saturday) * K-W Record: K-W area short of MDs to treat AIDS patients

K-W area short of MDs to treat AIDS patients. This article by Susan Danard (Recond staff) supplied some alarming statistics: there were about 370 general docters practising in Waterloo Region, but only around 10 were accepting HIV patients. And according to Executive Director of ACCKWA, Lorie Fioze, ACCKWA referred most of their patients to Dr. Gary Gibson or doctors outside the region. The article attempts to come up with some explanations of why so few doctors will take on new HIV patients - only the doctors newly out of school will have received the appropriate education - and homophobia was also mentioned as a factor.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; November 6 (Saturday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, November 9 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

“GLLOW Discussion Group: "How Do We Develop an Intimate Relationship?", 7:30 p.m, ML 104. All lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, gays and other supportive people welcome. Details:###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 16, 1993, November 5 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 30]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, November 11 (Thursday) * K-W Record: AIDS group plans to survey kids, homeless

AIDS group plans to survey kids, homeless. This article by Beth Gallagher (Record staff) reported that the Ministry of Health awarded ACCKWA $39,000 to hire a staff person to administer a survey of local street children, homeless people, prostitutes and men who have sex with men with the purpose of learning what they needed to protect themselves against AIDS.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; November 11 (Thursday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, November (Wednesdays) * GLLOW Night

“Wednesdays ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOW Night (formerly Coffeehouse). 9 p.m. HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal social evenings. Information: call GLLOW phoneline ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 16, 1993, November 16 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, November (Thursdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

“Thursdays ... Lesbian Discussion Group, 7:00 p.m. in ML104. Come discuss and meet other lesbians. Call ext. 3457 for topic and info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 16, 1993, November 5 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups ]

1993, November 15 (Monday) * K-W Record: Anonymous AIDS testing proposed - Fear of discrimination keeps people away, MD says

Anonymous AIDS testing proposed - Fear of discrimination keeps people away, MD says. This article by Beth Gallagher (Record staff) reports that Dr. Ronald Sax, chief medical officer of the Region, told Regional Council's health and social services committee that the Region needed a clinic that offered anonymous AIDS testing, citing the fact that these are available in about a dozen other cities in Ontario. He indicated that such a clinic would be especially helpful in reaching “street youth, prostitutes and drug users who share needles” - which would help prevent the spread of AIDS. The article concludes with “Counselling for the person and education about how to protect themselves against HIV infection, would continue under an anonymous testing program, Sax says in his report.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; November 15 (Monday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, November 16 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

Weekly meetings every Tuesday. “GLLOW Discussion Group "Relationships With Our Parents". 7:30 p.m. ML 104. All lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, gays and other supportive people welcome. Details ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 17, 1993, November 12 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 33]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, November (Wednesdays) * GLLOW Night

Weekly GLLOW Night social meetings every Wednesday evening. “Wednesdays ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOW Night (formerly Coffeehouse). 9 p.m. HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal social evenings. Information: call GLLOW phoneline ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 17, 1993, November 12 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 34]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, November (Thursdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

Weekly meetings every Thursday. “Thursdays ... Lesbian Discussion Group, 7:00 p.m. in ML104. Come discuss and meet other lesbians. Call ext. 3457 for topic and info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 17, 1993, November 12 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 34]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups]

1993, November 17 (Wednesday) * K-W Record: Anonymous AIDS tests needed to fight disease

Anonymous AIDS tests needed to fight disease. This article by Luisa D'Amato (Record staff) began by enumerating reasons stopping people from having an AIDS test. She went on to say that “Not all, but most of these reasons involve a fear of being identified.” and “That's why Waterloo Region badly needs anonymous testing for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is believed to cause AIDS. A proposal to get anonymous testing here is to be considered today by the region's health and social services committee.” The article ended with a quote by Lorie Fioze (Executive Director of ACCKWA, which advocated anonymous testing): “People, because of the stigma of AIDS, are paranoid.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; November 17 (Wednesday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, November 18 (Thursday) * K-W Record: Anonymous AIDS testing planned

Anonymous AIDS testing planned. This article reported that the region's health and social services supported a recommendation that a clinic be set up for anonymous AIDS testing, and that it could be operational in Waterloo Region as early as January.
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; November 18 (Thursday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, November 19 (Friday) * P.F.L.A.G Announcement

“Is your son, daughter, friend a gay/lesbian or bisexual? P.F.L.A.G. (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) meets monthly, 3rd Friday of each month for support and peer counselling. For info, call Grace at 1-###-###-#### (Guelph).”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 14, 1993, October 22 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 34]

1993, November 19 (Friday) * P.F.L.A.G Announcement

“Is your son, daughter, friend a gay/lesbian or bisexual? P.F.L.A.G. (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) meets monthly, 3rd Friday of each month for support and peer counselling. For info, call Grace at 1-###-###-#### (Guelph).”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 15, 1993, October 29 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 30]

1993, November 19 (Friday) * P.F.L.A.G Announcement

“Is your son, daughter, friend a gay/lesbian or bisexual? P.F.L.A.G. (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) meets monthly, 3rd Friday of each month for support and peer counselling. For info, call Grace at 1-###-###-#### (Guelph).”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 16, 1993, November 5 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 31]

1993, November 19 (Friday) * P.F.L.A.G Announcement

“Is your son, daughter, friend a gay/lesbian or bisexual? P.F.L.A.G. (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) meets monthly, 3rd Friday of each month for support and peer counsellling. For info, call Grace at 1-###-###-#### (Guelph).”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 17, 1993, November 12 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 34]

1993, November 19 (Friday) * P.F.L.A.G Announcement

“Is your son, daughter, friend a gay/lesbian or bisexual? P.F.L.A.G. (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) meets monthly, 3rd Friday of each month for support and peer counsellling. For info, call Grace at 1-###-###-#### (Guelph).”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 18, 1993, November 19 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 31]

1993, November 23 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

Weekly meetings every Tuesday. “GLLOW Discussion Group: "How Do We Maintain Intimacy Over a Period of Time?". 7:30 p.m. ML 104. All lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, gays and other supportive people welcome. Details ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 18, 1993, November 19 (Friday), "Community Calendar", p. 30]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, November (Wednesdays) * GLLOW Night

Weekly GLLOW Night social meetings every Wednesday evening. “Wednesdays ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOW Night (formerly Coffeehouse). 9 p.m. HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal social evenings. Information: call GLLOW phoneline ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 18, 1993, November 19 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, November (Thursdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

Weekly meetings every Thursday. “Thursdays ... Lesbian Discussion Group, 7:00 p.m. in ML104. Come discuss and meet other lesbians. Call ext. 3457 for topic and info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 18, 1993, November 19 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups ]

1993, November 30 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

Weekly meetings every Tuesday. “GLLOW Discussion Group: "Dealing with Breaking Up", 7:30 p.m. ML 104. All lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, gays and other supportive people welcome. Details ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 19, 1993, November 26 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 30]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, November (Wednesdays) * GLLOW Night

Weekly GLLOW Night social meetings every Wednesday evening. “Wednesdays ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOW Night (formerly Coffeehouse). 9 p.m., HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal social evenings. Information: call GLLOW phoneline ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 19, 1993, November 26 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, November (Thursdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

Weekly meetings every Thursday. “Thursdays ... Lesbian Discussion Group, 7:00 p.m. in ML104. Come discuss and meet other lesbians. Call ext. 3457 for topic and info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 19, 1993, November 26 (Friday), "Campus Happenings", p. 31]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups]

1993, December 1 (Wednesday) * K-W Record: AIDS group seeks fund-raising help

AIDS group seeks fund-raising help. This news article announced that ACCKWA “needs volunteers with an interest or experience in fund-raising activities. The committee would like to develop policies and strategies to encourage support from the private sector.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record; 1993, December 1 (Wednesday), paging not known; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

1993, December 7 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

Weekly meetings every Tuesday, this listing includes all meetings for December 1993 which were Tuesday, December 7; Tuesday, December 14; and Tuesday December 21, 1993. “GLLOW Discussion Group: "Addiction to Love: Self-Affirmation vs. Affirmation by Others". 7.30 p.m., ML 104. All lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, gays and other supportive people welcome. Details ###-####. Dec. 14: "Gay Friends and Straight Friends: Finding a Balance". Dec. 21: "Surviving the Festive Season".”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 20, 1993, December 3 (Friday), "UW Campus Happenings", p. 37 ]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, December (Wednesdays) * GLLOW Night

Weekly GLLOW Night social meetings every Wednesday evening. “Wednesdays ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) holds GLLOW Night (formerly Coffeehouse). 9 p.m. HH378. Everyone welcome to these informal social evenings. Information: call GLLOW phoneline ###-####.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 20, 1993, December 3 (Friday), "UW Campus Happenings", p. 37]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, December (Thursdays) * Lesbian Discussion Group

Weekly meetings every Thursday. “Thursdays ... Lesbian Discussion Group, 7:00 p.m. in ML104. Come discuss and meet other lesbians. Call ext. 3457 for topic and info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 20, 1993, December 3 (Friday), "UW Campus Happenings", p. 37]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups ]

1993, December 14 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

Weekly meetings every Tuesday, this listing includes all meetings for December 1993 which were Tuesday, December 7; Tuesday, December 14; and Tuesday December 21, 1993. “GLLOW Discussion Group: "Addiction to Love: Self-Affirmation vs. Affirmation by Others". 7.30 p.m., ML 104. All lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, gays and other supportive people welcome. Details ###-####. Dec. 14: "Gay Friends and Straight Friends: Finding a Balance". Dec. 21: "Surviving the Festive Season".”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 20, 1993, December 3 (Friday), "UW Campus Happenings", p. 37 ]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, December 17 (Friday) * P.F.L.A.G Announcement

“Is your son, daughter, friend a gay/lesbian or bisexual? P.F.L.A.G. (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) meets monthly, 3rd Friday of each month for support and peer counsellling. For info, call Grace at 1-###-###-#### (Guelph).”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 20, 1993, December 3 (Friday), "UW Campus Happenings", p. 37]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993, December 21 (Tuesday) * GLLOW Discussion Group

Weekly meetings every Tuesday, this listing includes all meetings for December 1993 which were Tuesday, December 7; Tuesday, December 14; and Tuesday December 21, 1993. “GLLOW Discussion Group: "Addiction to Love: Self-Affirmation vs. Affirmation by Others". 7.30 p.m., ML 104. All lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, gays and other supportive people welcome. Details ###-####. Dec. 14: "Gay Friends and Straight Friends: Finding a Balance". Dec. 21: "Surviving the Festive Season".”
[source: Imprint, Vol.16, No. 20, 1993, December 3 (Friday), "UW Campus Happenings", p. 37 ]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW ]

1993 * Out & About Radio Show

In an archived version of the Out & About website taken by the Wayback Machine on 1998, January 11, we read: “Out and About was created in 1993 by David Grant. He hoped it would serve as a resource for the gay community. A way to foster unity in Waterloo region. After his death in 1995, his producer David Callander took over the hosting duties along with close friend Alan Fraser, who became the show's producer. Another friend, Steve Clark, joined us as a regular co-host.” Other hosts and contributors at that time included Brenda Spencer, Carl Borrowman and Steve Brown. A special feature was their ongoing soap-opera comedy, The Nelson Schaeffer Follies. Out & About was broadcast from the community radio station CKWR 98.7 FM in Waterloo for a number of years before ceasing.
[source: http://replay.waybackmachine.org/19980111043729/http://outandabout.on.ca/history.html (accessed and archived 2011-03-17 as a snapshot in jpeg format ).]