Close X
Sunday, November 17, 2024
ADVT 
National

Woman Settles Human Rights Complaint With Regina Barber Shop That Turned Her Away

Darpan News Desk, 16 Jun, 2015 11:52 AM
REGINA — The owner of a Regina barber shop has apologized to a woman who was refused a haircut.
 
Evie Ruddy complained to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission after she couldn't get a cut last August.
 
A statement from the commission says Ruddy has reached a settlement with Ragged Ass Barbers.
 
The owner of the shop, Craig Zamonsky, has apologized and acknowledged it was wrong to turn the woman away.
 
He says the shop will provide service to anyone who wants a traditional, men's-style haircut.
 
Ruddy says she appreciates the apology.
 
"It was a difficult time for me and my friends and family to experience what it is like to face discrimination and to voice it," she says in the statement.
 
"I look forward to feeling safer about being who I am."

MORE National ARTICLES

Ground Pork, Beef Recalled From B.C. Market Over Possible E. Coli Contamination

Ground Pork, Beef Recalled From B.C. Market Over Possible E. Coli Contamination
VANCOUVER — Health officials in Vancouver are warning consumers about ground pork and beef that was sold at a local store and may be contaminated with E. coli.

Ground Pork, Beef Recalled From B.C. Market Over Possible E. Coli Contamination

Ottawa To Introduce New Legislation To Speed Up Removal Of Foreign Criminals

TORONTO — The federal government will introduce new legislation to speed up the process of removing foreign nationals who have committed serious crimes in Canada.

Ottawa To Introduce New Legislation To Speed Up Removal Of Foreign Criminals

Full Parole For Man Convicted In Mayerthorpe RCMP Shooting Deaths

EDMONTON — A man convicted for his role in the shooting deaths of four Mounties in rural Alberta has been granted full parole effective immediately.

Full Parole For Man Convicted In Mayerthorpe RCMP Shooting Deaths

IKEA Recalling About 75,000 Safety Gates After Malfunctions Lead To 3 Injuries

IKEA Recalling About 75,000 Safety Gates After Malfunctions Lead To 3 Injuries
WASHINGTON — Ikea is recalling approximately 75,000 safety gates, including some 17,000 in Canada, because the gates may fail to stay closed. Three children have been injured.

IKEA Recalling About 75,000 Safety Gates After Malfunctions Lead To 3 Injuries

B.C. Supports Alzheimer's Technology To Keep People Home And Safe

B.C. Supports Alzheimer's Technology To Keep People Home And Safe
Technology that seeks to keep Alzheimers' patients safe within their homes is part of a University of Victoria program that helps people with disabilities improve their quality of life.

B.C. Supports Alzheimer's Technology To Keep People Home And Safe

First Nations Bring Contaminated Fish To Legislature To Protest Site C Project

First Nations Bring Contaminated Fish To Legislature To Protest Site C Project
VICTORIA — West Moberly First Nations Chief Roland Willson held up a frozen bull trout Monday and said the large fish is contaminated with mercury.

First Nations Bring Contaminated Fish To Legislature To Protest Site C Project