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Andrea Houston

Toronto may get queer-centric school
Power

Toronto may get queer-centric school

Secondary program would be modelled on TDSB’s Africentric high school

September 24, 2012
Female MPs worry about abortion rights
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Female MPs worry about abortion rights

Parliamentarians return to the House amid complaints of ‘waste of time’ abortion debate

September 17, 2012
A new battle over Pride funding
Power

A new battle over Pride funding

City executive committee wants ‘Israeli Apartheid’ banned

September 10, 2012
More changes on Church Street
Culture

More changes on Church Street

Yogen Früz moves uptown as medical centre readies for opening

September 8, 2012
No rainbow flags at Ford Fest
Power

No rainbow flags at Ford Fest

Activists outnumbered by adulators at annual garden party

September 8, 2012
Russia’s gay gag
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Russia’s gay gag

We are watching a revolution unfold in Russia

September 6, 2012
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Toronto’s Proud FM loses bid for new signal
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Toronto’s Proud FM loses bid for new signal

Four on-air personalities axed due to financial challenges

September 4, 2012
Ontario school merger would save millions: Study
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Ontario school merger would save millions: Study

Teachers speak out on wage freeze, homophobia in Catholic schools

September 1, 2012
Taking Pride to Rob Ford
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Taking Pride to Rob Ford

Expect rainbows and glitter at this year’s Ford Fest annual barbecue

August 29, 2012
Trespassing charges laid against 25 gay men in Durham
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Trespassing charges laid against 25 gay men in Durham

Police say Ontario conservation area is a popular cruising area for gay men

August 24, 2012
Mean streets
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Mean streets

A resurgence of violence hits downtown Toronto

August 22, 2012
Russia’s powerful anti-gay movement
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Russia’s powerful anti-gay movement

Why won’t Canada denounce Russia’s human rights abuses?

August 20, 2012
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UPDATE: Egale will not disclose donation amount
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UPDATE: Egale will not disclose donation amount

National Post had donated money after publishing transphobic ad

August 12, 2012
The Barn closes for good
Culture

The Barn closes for good

Popular nightclub may reopen under new ownership

August 10, 2012
Vandals target Xtra newspaper boxes
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Vandals target Xtra newspaper boxes

Window display papers deliberately removed

July 31, 2012
Gay couple denied apartment in Brampton
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Gay couple denied apartment in Brampton

Rental agent instructed not to rent to gay couples

July 25, 2012
Bringing ‘impact’ to Church St
Culture

Bringing ‘impact’ to Church St

Minor delays as neighbourhood association prepares for WorldPride

July 9, 2012
Pride highs and lows
Culture

Pride highs and lows

Trans March, on-stage marriage proposal and boos for QuAIA

July 4, 2012
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