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Talking LGBT issues with Toronto Centre’s Liberal candidate
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Talking LGBT issues with Toronto Centre’s Liberal candidate

Xtra sits down with Chrystia Freeland ahead of federal by-election

November 18, 2013
Toronto Centre by-election: NDP candidate Linda McQuaig
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Toronto Centre by-election: NDP candidate Linda McQuaig

Xtra talks LGBT issues with federal by-election candidates

November 17, 2013
Pride Toronto gets new co-chair
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Pride Toronto gets new co-chair

Shelley Craig previously sat on the PFLAG national board in the United States

November 15, 2013
Toronto’s Village ready for WorldPride: BIA
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Toronto’s Village ready for WorldPride: BIA

Group has saved money since moving its office into The 519 Community Centre

November 14, 2013
The hidden campaign to free Tarek and John
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The hidden campaign to free Tarek and John

Naomi Klein reveals the power players behind the fight

November 12, 2013
Parklets may not return to Church Street next year
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Parklets may not return to Church Street next year

Many residents enjoy the public space, but some Village business owners are unhappy with the project

November 8, 2013
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Toronto residents call for Rob Ford to step down
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Toronto residents call for Rob Ford to step down

‘I hear that there are homophobic slurs in this video and I’m waiting to hear what the mayor has to say’ protester says

November 6, 2013
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford uninvited to WorldPride event: Wong-Tam
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford uninvited to WorldPride event: Wong-Tam

Ford has admitted to smoking crack but hasn’t apologized for racist, homophobic comments

November 5, 2013
Mayor Rob Ford silent about homophobic and racist comments
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Mayor Rob Ford silent about homophobic and racist comments

Toronto Star reporter describes the video; city councillors weigh in

November 5, 2013
Mayor Rob Ford on the ropes again and losing support
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Mayor Rob Ford on the ropes again and losing support

Andrea Houston reports from city hall

October 31, 2013
Priape saved from extinction by new owners
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Priape saved from extinction by new owners

Montreal only Priape store re-opening; three others closed permanently

October 30, 2013
Two Church Street mainstays have been sold but will stay on the strip
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Two Church Street mainstays have been sold but will stay on the strip

New hookah lounge opens at Maitland and Church

October 29, 2013
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Honouring Al Sparrow, early Toronto gay rights champion
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Honouring Al Sparrow, early Toronto gay rights champion

Laneway at Church and Isabella now named after activist alderman

October 28, 2013
Pride Toronto boasts another budget surplus
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Pride Toronto boasts another budget surplus

Pride AGM sees three new board members elected, adding one more woman to 12-member body

October 25, 2013
Pride Toronto facing sharp criticism ahead of AGM
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Pride Toronto facing sharp criticism ahead of AGM

Community members express concerns that only one woman nominated for election to board

October 23, 2013
Priape closes all four Canadian stores
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Priape closes all four Canadian stores

Gay retailer blames filing for bankruptcy protection on ban on popper sales — but company’s financial predicament is more complicated

October 21, 2013
Toronto police mark fourth anniversary of Chris Skinner’s murder
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Toronto police mark fourth anniversary of Chris Skinner’s murder

Homicide investigators say an update on the cold case to be released soon

October 18, 2013
Toronto students protest Trinity Western University’s bid for a law school
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Toronto students protest Trinity Western University’s bid for a law school

Decisions from Federation of Law Societies of Canada and BC government expected imminently

October 18, 2013
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