265 releases issued in the specified time period for Human Rights Commission
Hearing into Sexual Orientation Complaint Continues
Human Rights Commission
February 10, 2006 9:30 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Hearing into Sexual Orientation Complaint Continues
The independent board of inquiry considering the human rights complaint of Lindsay Jane Willow will resume on Wednesday, March 8.
Hearing into Sexual Orientation Complaint Continues
Human Rights Commission
January 25, 2006 10:27 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Hearing into Sexual Orientation Complaint Continues
The independent board of inquiry considering the human rights complaint of Lindsay Jane Willow will resume on Sunday, Jan. 29.
Hearing Considers Sexual Harassment Complaint
Human Rights Commission
January 16, 2006 11:55 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Hearing Considers Sexual Harassment Complaint
An independent board of inquiry will begin hearing evidence Tuesday, Jan. 17, in a human rights complaint of sexual harassment filed by an Annapolis Valley woman.
Hearing into Sexual Orientation Complaint Continues
Human Rights Commission
January 12, 2006 11:44 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Hearing into Sexual Orientation Complaint Continues
The independent board of inquiry considering the human rights complaint of Lindsay Jane Willow will resume on Friday, Jan. 13, at 9:30 a.m., in the seminar room of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 1723 Hollis St., Halifax.
Board to Resume Hearing in Halifax
Human Rights Commission
January 10, 2006 3:09 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Board to Resume Hearing in Halifax
The independent board of inquiry considering the human rights complaint of Lindsay Jane Willow will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 9:30 a.m., in Room 307 of the Dalhousie University Student Union Building, 6136 University Ave., Halifax.
Board to Resume Hearing in New Year
Human Rights Commission
December 30, 2005 9:27 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Board to Resume Hearing in New Year
The independent board of inquiry considering the human rights complaint of Lindsay Jane Willow will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 12:30 p.m., in the Nantucket Room of the Dartmouth Sportsplex. The hearing will continue on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 9:30 a.m. at the Dartmouth Sportsplex.
Hearing Will Examine Complaint Based on Perceived Sexual Orientation
Human Rights Commission
December 9, 2005 10:16 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Hearing Will Examine Complaint Based on Perceived Sexual Orientation
An independent human rights board of inquiry will consider the complaint of a Hammonds Plains woman that she was improperly accused of inappropriate behaviour with a female student while working as a physical education teacher at Halifax West High School in September 2000.
Human Rights A Focus on Playgrounds and in Workplaces
Human Rights Commission
December 8, 2005 1:15 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Human Rights A Focus on Playgrounds and in Workplaces
People of all ages, colours, religions and abilities must be welcome on Nova Scotia's playgrounds and in its workplaces if the province is to prosper in an ever-more competitive world, Nova Scotians were told today, Dec. 8.
Students Take Aim at Human Rights Through Art and Poetry
Human Rights Commission
November 18, 2005 1:55 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Students Take Aim at Human Rights Through Art and Poetry
Nova Scotia students are being invited to think about who plays basketball, hockey, baseball, marbles, tag and other games in their communities -- and about who may be intentionally or unintentionally excluded from the fun.
Nova Scotians Urged to Serve All Their Communities
Human Rights Commission
November 3, 2005 10:09 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Nova Scotians Urged to Serve All Their Communities
Nova Scotians were urged to dedicate themselves to serving the needs of their community as Premier John Hamm declared a Day of Reflection today, Nov. 3, during an interfaith breakfast at Province House.
Board Rules Mobile Home Park Discriminated
Human Rights Commission
November 1, 2005 10:43 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Board Rules Mobile Home Park Discriminated
Westphal Mobile Home Court Limited discriminated under the Human Rights Act when it refused to give a disabled man permission to build a storage shed larger than was allowed by the Woodbine Mobile Home Park's community guidelines and standards.
Human Rights Commissioners to Visit Sydney
Human Rights Commission
September 13, 2005 1:12 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Human Rights Commissioners to Visit Sydney
Members of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission will visit Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) Wednesday, Sept. 14, and Thursday, Sept. 15, as they hold their regular monthly meeting on the campus of Cape Breton University.
Human Rights Commissioners Appointed
Human Rights Commission
September 6, 2005 11:33 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Human Rights Commissioners Appointed
A distinguished Mi'kmaq educator is among three people reappointed as commissioners of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.
Appointments for Human Rights Commission Announced
Human Rights Commission
August 10, 2005 2:41 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Appointments for Human Rights Commission Announced
A former mayor of Bridgewater has been named the new chair of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.
Board Issues Decision in Harassment Case
Human Rights Commission
July 20, 2005 3:57 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Board Issues Decision in Harassment Case
An independent human rights board of inquiry has ruled in favour of a Halifax woman in a discrimination case involving sexual harassment in the workplace.
How Boards of Inquiries Work--Op-Ed Piece
Human Rights Commission
June 8, 2005 10:45 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--How Boards of Inquiries Work--Op-Ed Piece
By Mayann Francis, executive director and CEO of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
Board to Hear Disability Complaint
Human Rights Commission
June 7, 2005 9:34 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Board to Hear Disability Complaint
An independent human rights board of inquiry will consider a complaint of discrimination on the basis of disability against Westphal Mobile Home Court Limited of Halifax.
Race and Identity Issues To Be Explored
Human Rights Commission
May 3, 2005 1:14 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Race and Identity Issues To Be Explored
"Imagine a society in which every individual is treated as
someone of value and worth, as part of a community of his or her
choosing, and ultimately as part of the only race that matters --
the human race." That is the challenge presented and analysed by
author Cecil Foster in his recent book Where Race Does Not
Matter.
Supreme Court of Canada Refuses To Hear Case
Human Rights Commission
April 28, 2005 1:06 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Supreme Court of Canada Refuses To Hear
Case
The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the Nova Scotia Human
Rights Commission's appeal of a decision that the commission said
raises questions about harassment and diversity in Canadian
workplaces.
Board Agrees Woman Was Fired Because of Pregnancy
Human Rights Commission
April 22, 2005 9:44 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Board Agrees Woman Was Fired Because of
Pregnancy
An independent human rights board has ruled that a Mount Uniacke
woman was fired from the former Taylor Ford Lincoln car
dealership because she requested time off due to her pregnancy.