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Dave Yin

Dave Yin is a journalist and photographer currently based in Toronto. He's written for the Canadian Medical Association Journal, International News Services, IT World Canada, and has been a foreign correspondent for Daily Xtra.

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Health

New hep C treatments promise high cure rates, few side effects

Though Canadian data scarce, US study suggests hepatitis C on rise among gay men

July 21, 2014
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Arts

Look who’s in Canada

Australian author Tom Cho on why he moved to Toronto

May 13, 2014
Gay high-school musical aims to bend Ottawa attitudes
Arts

Gay high-school musical aims to bend Ottawa attitudes

Successful performance at Catholic school prompts teens to take play to larger stage

March 18, 2014
Ottawa women’s rugby team to compete at gay cup in Australia
Culture

Ottawa women’s rugby team to compete at gay cup in Australia

Wolves the only gay club to have a women’s team, says head coach

March 8, 2014
The pixel is political
Arts

The pixel is political

A growing number of developers are pushing for diversity in video games

January 1, 2014
Collateral rights?
Power

Collateral rights?

How the EU and Russia’s fight over Ukraine affects queer rights

December 21, 2013
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France to introduce queer-friendly curriculum
Power

France to introduce queer-friendly curriculum

Unlike in Ontario, French lawmakers are pushing forward reforms despite opposition

December 20, 2012
One man’s experience with new AIDS drug
Health

One man’s experience with new AIDS drug

For the treatment-resistant, drug is a new option

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