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The bleak history of the Toronto bathhouse raids
In 1981, Toronto police arrested nearly 300 gay men as part of a six-month undercover operation called “Operation Soap”
The Toronto Tempo are a much-needed source of hope and connection for Canada’s queer community
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Should AI use stop you from seeing ‘Stop! That! Train!’?
Director Adam Shankman told Xtra that the film actually did use some AI in its visual effects
‘Stop! That! Train!’ director Adam Shankman says the movie used AI
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The Anglican Church is an imperfect place, but I still found my way back
As a trans woman, I’ve returned to the church on my own terms; I’m working with others to tear down the barriers that drive difference away
‘Saw’ was my sexual awakening
The series was the centrepiece of a homoerotic middle-school friendship. As I got older, I turned to it for much-needed release
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Canada Post just debuted four new stamps honouring queer historic sites
Places of Pride features four new postage stamps commemorating places and events that are pivotal to the country’s queer history
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11’ proves even fan favourites aren’t immune to backlash in its second bracket
The contract of trust between production and fans has some viewers looking for evidence of favouritism around every corner
Adam Lambert wants his flowers
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Toronto is making an ambitious bid to return the Village to its roots
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Trans youth sue to block Trump admin’s access to private health records
NYU Langone Health was subpoenaed last month for information about minors who received gender-affirming care from 2020 to 2026
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