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Daniela Costa

Born and raised in Toronto, I graduated from Ryerson University’s journalism undergraduate program (with a minor in politics) in 2013. My relationship with Daily Xtra began as a student internship that then flowed into regular freelance contributions. I’ve written many lengthy feature pieces, as well as plenty of news stories. I’m all about all things LGBT, as you can probably tell from the various topics I have covered.

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A queer spin on The Taming of the Shrew hits Toronto
Arts

A queer spin on The Taming of the Shrew hits Toronto

Play is set in 1989 Toronto during Pride

July 18, 2016
Celebrating unsung Toronto queer heroes
Arts

Celebrating unsung Toronto queer heroes

Portraits and audio-visual projects highlighting Toronto-based artists and activists whose contributions to our queer communities often go unnoticed

March 18, 2016
Supporting Toronto’s LGBT seniors
Culture

Supporting Toronto’s LGBT seniors

Senior holiday drive hopes to spread holiday cheer

December 21, 2015
Senior Pride Network and The 519 host HalloQueen
Arts

Senior Pride Network and The 519 host HalloQueen

Halloween dance to be a flagship inter-generational event

October 22, 2015
Community members want change for Trans Pride
Power

Community members want change for Trans Pride

Autonomy from both Pride Toronto and sponsors are key issues

October 16, 2015
MPP Cheri DiNovo introduces new bill for Ontario LGBT families
Power

MPP Cheri DiNovo introduces new bill for Ontario LGBT families

Cy and Ruby’s Act will make things easier for queer parents

October 1, 2015
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Stephanie Wheeler promotes inclusiveness in sports
Power

Stephanie Wheeler promotes inclusiveness in sports

The out coach who led the USA women’s wheelchair basketball team to gold at Parapan Am Games

August 19, 2015
Trans athlete added to Canadian women’s dodgeball team
Culture

Trans athlete added to Canadian women’s dodgeball team

Savannah Burton becomes first trans athlete in a Canadian national dodgeball team

May 22, 2015
Gay Olympians honoured at 2015 Bonham Centre Awards Gala
Culture

Gay Olympians honoured at 2015 Bonham Centre Awards Gala

Mark Tewksbury, Greg Louganis and Marnie McBean recognized for contributions

April 23, 2015
Greg Louganis is Back on Board
Culture

Greg Louganis is Back on Board

Olympic diver to be honoured at this year’s Bonham Centre Awards Gala

April 22, 2015
End-of-life planning essential for LGBT seniors
Health

End-of-life planning essential for LGBT seniors

New research shared at The 519 says LGBT seniors concerned most about voice, support

March 23, 2015
Ten Oaks dances into camp
Culture

Ten Oaks dances into camp

The Acorn Prance helps raise funds for LGBT youth camps

March 17, 2015
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How to speed through 10 dates
Love & Sex

How to speed through 10 dates

Venturing outside your dating pool is scary and rewarding

February 10, 2015
Francis Gaudreault named new Church-Wellesley BIA chair
Power

Francis Gaudreault named new Church-Wellesley BIA chair

Men’s Room co-owner has fresh ideas for the Village

February 3, 2015
Bisexual women feel invisible with doctors
Health

Bisexual women feel invisible with doctors

Research reveals hurdles bisexual women face in healthcare

January 30, 2015
Carmilla: a web series with bite
Arts

Carmilla: a web series with bite

The lesbian vampire web series we’ve been waiting for

November 25, 2014
Egale wants to hear your story
Power

Egale wants to hear your story

LGBT organization tackles social justice with social media

November 10, 2014
The 519 launches LGBT senior care initiative
Health

The 519 launches LGBT senior care initiative

Senior care and research becomes new priority for community centre

October 2, 2014
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