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Xtra to close print publications in February
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Xtra to close print publications in February

Pink Triangle Press says focus will now be on digital media

January 14, 2015
Homicide near Toronto’s gay village
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Homicide near Toronto’s gay village

Samurai sword not involved in incident say police, despite initial reports

January 12, 2015
Police investigating damage to LGBT mural
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Police investigating damage to LGBT mural

Unspecified object broke glass protecting AGO mural by Vancouver artist Pablo Muñoz

January 7, 2015
Black LGBT youth scholarship turned down in Hamilton
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Black LGBT youth scholarship turned down in Hamilton

Couple donating the funds plan to go ahead with scholarship anyway

December 31, 2014
Church Wellesley BIA considers expansion
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Church Wellesley BIA considers expansion

Organization reported a $145,102 operating surplus in 2013

December 29, 2014
Xtra continues to publish sexual services ads
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Xtra continues to publish sexual services ads

‘This is a bad law,’ says Pink Triangle Press president

December 18, 2014
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National crisis line for trans people expands to Canada
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National crisis line for trans people expands to Canada

Trans Lifeline is founded and staffed by trans people

December 17, 2014
Toronto’s Proud FM leaves Church-Wellesley Village
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Toronto’s Proud FM leaves Church-Wellesley Village

Three staff members laid off from gay radio station

December 16, 2014
Rainbow Village Travel takes over Rainbow High space
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Rainbow Village Travel takes over Rainbow High space

New travel company gets a fresh start on Church Street

December 15, 2014
Huron College professor denies homophobia allegations
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Huron College professor denies homophobia allegations

Teacher claims Badcock made anti-gay statements in speech at Tanzanian school

December 10, 2014
The many parts of James Stewart
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The many parts of James Stewart

Family and friends remember a humble man who dedicated his life to math and music

December 10, 2014
Gay rights project approved at Ottawa Catholic school
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Gay rights project approved at Ottawa Catholic school

Two Grade 6 students now want to start a GSA

December 9, 2014
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Toronto police probe anti-gay vandalism in west end
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Toronto police probe anti-gay vandalism in west end

Possible links to other homophobic graffiti explored by police

December 4, 2014
Thinking twice about reporting HIV nondisclosure
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Thinking twice about reporting HIV nondisclosure

AIDS Action Now video campaign examines stigma surrounding HIV

December 3, 2014
Ottawa Catholic Board wants to resolve gay project issue
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Ottawa Catholic Board wants to resolve gay project issue

Student’s parent feels they’ve made an ‘important point’

November 29, 2014
Ottawa Catholic elementary school vetoes gay rights project
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Ottawa Catholic elementary school vetoes gay rights project

Students silently protest decision, wear rainbow colours to school the next day

November 25, 2014
Trans flag flies for first time at Toronto City Hall
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Trans flag flies for first time at Toronto City Hall

Peaceful protest ends with minor scuffle at end of flag-raising ceremony

November 20, 2014
Trans activists clash over flag raising at Toronto City Hall
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Trans activists clash over flag raising at Toronto City Hall

Concerns raised about speakers and new flag at Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20, 2014
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