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Pan Am torch carried by out trans person
Power

Pan Am torch carried by out trans person

Martine Stonehouse will carry the Pan Am torch July 9 in downtown Toronto

July 8, 2015
Four things we learned from Stats Can’s hate crime report
Power

Four things we learned from Stats Can’s hate crime report

Hate crimes overall down, but crimes motivated by sexual orientation are steady

July 8, 2015
Henhouse says goodbye to Queer West
Culture

Henhouse says goodbye to Queer West

Bobby Valen bids farewell to queer dive bar

July 8, 2015
The case for HPV vaccines for Canadian gay men
Power

The case for HPV vaccines for Canadian gay men

Why isn’t the vaccine funded universally?

July 8, 2015
Grenade scare at Casey House expansion closes intersection
Power

Grenade scare at Casey House expansion closes intersection

Fake grenade found on second floor of building in construction area

June 30, 2015
At 2015 Toronto Pride Parade, politics and partying get their due
Power

At 2015 Toronto Pride Parade, politics and partying get their due

June 29, 2015
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Dyke March, unfazed by downpour, takes Toronto’s streets
Culture

Dyke March, unfazed by downpour, takes Toronto’s streets

Annual march highlights the fun and the politics of Pride

June 28, 2015
Toronto Trans* March takes over Yonge Street
Power

Toronto Trans* March takes over Yonge Street

The march marks a celebration, but also reminder of work still left to be done

June 27, 2015
Campaign asks Ontario to fund HPV vaccine for young men
Power

Campaign asks Ontario to fund HPV vaccine for young men

HPV-related cancer rates similar for men and women

June 26, 2015
How Toronto businesses are showing their LGBT pride
Opinion

How Toronto businesses are showing their LGBT pride

Pride season is upon us as the corporate world goes gay

June 26, 2015
Toronto gathers to remember those lost to HIV and AIDS
Power

Toronto gathers to remember those lost to HIV and AIDS

Annual candlelight vigil promotes goal of zero new HIV and AIDS patients

June 25, 2015
Toronto Night March keeps the politics in Pride
Power

Toronto Night March keeps the politics in Pride

‘Unofficial’ march winds down Toronto streets

June 23, 2015
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Toronto mayor says all of council should march in Pride parade
Power

Toronto mayor says all of council should march in Pride parade

John Tory proclaims start to Pride week at flag raising for the first time as mayor

June 22, 2015
Author says LGBT kids’ book school reading blocked
Culture

Author says LGBT kids’ book school reading blocked

TDSB staff says refusal to read M is for Mustache due to lack of timing

June 19, 2015
Hamilton activist calls for more diversity at city Pride flag-raising
Power

Hamilton activist calls for more diversity at city Pride flag-raising

‘There’s no excuse’ says LGBTQ Advisory Committee member

June 19, 2015
Kingston Pride communications director resigns over leaked email
Power

Kingston Pride communications director resigns over leaked email

June 12, 2015
Lebanese singer agrees not to perform anti-gay songs in Canada
Power

Lebanese singer agrees not to perform anti-gay songs in Canada

Mohamad Eskandar appearing in Missisauga, Laval and Ottawa

June 12, 2015
Kingston Pride tells trans group ‘angry’ messages not welcome
Power

Kingston Pride tells trans group ‘angry’ messages not welcome

June 12, 2015
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