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HG Watson

HG Watson is Xtra's former Toronto news reporter.

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Trans memorial appears in Barbara Hall Park
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Trans memorial appears in Barbara Hall Park

Anonymous activists create chalk drawing during vigil for trans woman

July 16, 2014
Queer does not mean consent
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Queer does not mean consent

Non-consensual touching on the rise at Pride events, activists say

July 15, 2014
Rob Ford not a homophobe, brother says
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Rob Ford not a homophobe, brother says

Xtra tests mayor’s willingness to address his LGBT constituents

July 11, 2014
Rob Ford casts sole vote against LGBT youth homelessness report
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Rob Ford casts sole vote against LGBT youth homelessness report

Homelessness research says city should focus on providing quality care

July 10, 2014
Rob Ford delays vote on LGBT youth homeless shelters
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Rob Ford delays vote on LGBT youth homeless shelters

Toronto mayor also refuses to acknowledge WorldPride

July 9, 2014
The 519 says, ‘If you hear it, stop it’
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The 519 says, ‘If you hear it, stop it’

No-bystanders campaign targets discriminatory language in workplace

July 8, 2014
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Men’s rights group CAFE slips into WorldPride parade
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Men’s rights group CAFE slips into WorldPride parade

Sherbourne Health Centre says it didn’t know about group’s affiliations

July 3, 2014
Rob Ford blames homophobic comments on alcohol, drugs
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Rob Ford blames homophobic comments on alcohol, drugs

Toronto mayor evades questions on whether he will ever attend Pride

July 2, 2014
WorldPride parade lasts nearly six hours in intense heat
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WorldPride parade lasts nearly six hours in intense heat

More than 12,000 marchers double the size of Toronto’s parade

June 29, 2014
WorldPride organizers limit media access on eve of parade
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WorldPride organizers limit media access on eve of parade

Local media say they have had unfettered access to parade route in past years

June 29, 2014
Toronto couple inspires WorldPride mural
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Toronto couple inspires WorldPride mural

Artists base Church Street mural on 30-year-old ad in The Body Politic

June 29, 2014
WorldPride Toronto bars men’s rights group CAFE from parade
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WorldPride Toronto bars men’s rights group CAFE from parade

Canadian Association for Equality told they ‘contravene spirit of Pride’

June 28, 2014
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Toronto’s two trans marches share Yonge Street route
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Toronto’s two trans marches share Yonge Street route

Though some dislike the division, turnout seems higher than last year

June 28, 2014
Two trans marches planned for WorldPride in Toronto
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Two trans marches planned for WorldPride in Toronto

‘Official’ march gets first legal permit to walk on Yonge Street

June 26, 2014
WorldPride Human Rights Conference packs U of T
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WorldPride Human Rights Conference packs U of T

Three-day conference has attracted LGBT activists from around the world

June 25, 2014
AIDS Vigil speakers reflect on 30 years of remembrance
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AIDS Vigil speakers reflect on 30 years of remembrance

Barbara Hall and researcher Henry Luyombya to co-host June 24 event

June 24, 2014
Letting Catholic teachers march in Pride ‘no brainer’: trustee
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Letting Catholic teachers march in Pride ‘no brainer’: trustee

Waterloo Catholic board passes motion to respect teachers’ choice to join parade

June 23, 2014
Report finds LGBT people face financial planning barriers
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Report finds LGBT people face financial planning barriers

Gaps in provincial financial laws let same-sex couples fall through cracks

June 19, 2014
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