ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Memorial University is appealing a human rights ruling that found a student with a hearing disability had been discriminated against when one of his professors refused to wear a microphone in class, citing her religious beliefs.
A former Memorial University student who challenged the school and a professor who refused to wear a microphone seven years ago has won his case at Newfoundland and Labrador's Human Rights Commission.
Leaders of a Newfoundland and Labrador anti-racism group say a viral video showing a man’s racist and homophobic tirade is just the latest sign that hate-motivated incidents are escalating and more needs to happen to stop them.
Andrew Abbass says he's still trying to put his life back together seven years after being illegally detained by police and committed to a secure psychiatric unit.
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