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James Goldie

Qmunity saw nearly $127,000 shortfall in 2016 but is still debt-free
Activism

Qmunity saw nearly $127,000 shortfall in 2016 but is still debt-free

Treasurer says BC’s queer resource centre is back on track for 2017

June 29, 2017
This student was called a racial slur then stuffed into a recycling bin
Power

This student was called a racial slur then stuffed into a recycling bin

So why didn’t his school intervene sooner to protect him?

June 21, 2017
What does gay male loneliness look like?
Health

What does gay male loneliness look like?

Gay men in Vancouver get together to discuss solutions to the crisis

June 12, 2017
Final vote confirms Sam Sullivan wins Vancouver-False Creek
Power

Final vote confirms Sam Sullivan wins Vancouver-False Creek

Morgane Oger hopes more LGBT candidates elected next time

May 24, 2017
Qmunity finally finds a new home and it’s in the Village
Power

Qmunity finally finds a new home and it’s in the Village

After more than a decade of community consultations and concerns over finding the right location, BC’s queer resource centre’s new space is long overdue

May 19, 2017
Morgane Oger says she’s unlikely to defeat Sam Sullivan in final count
Power

Morgane Oger says she’s unlikely to defeat Sam Sullivan in final count

But close race in her riding shows trans candidates have a real chance of winning, she says

May 11, 2017
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BC election shows no gains in LGBT representation in the legislature
Power

BC election shows no gains in LGBT representation in the legislature

Despite a record number of openly LGBT candidates running, only five elected

May 10, 2017
What still needs to change in BC’s adoption process
Power

What still needs to change in BC’s adoption process

‘There’s not enough resources behind getting those kids actually to the parents,’ says Spencer Chandra Herbert

May 1, 2017
Record number of LGBT candidates running in 2017 BC election
Power

Record number of LGBT candidates running in 2017 BC election

Can you guess which issues they agree on?

April 24, 2017
Morgane Oger is Canada’s best chance at electing a trans person in 2017
Power

Morgane Oger is Canada’s best chance at electing a trans person in 2017

Activist turned politician hopes to unseat Liberal incumbent in BC’s May 9 election

April 21, 2017
Meeting between Vancouver police and LGBT community cancelled
Power

Meeting between Vancouver police and LGBT community cancelled

Organizers say meeting will be rescheduled

February 17, 2017
Anti-trans posters pop up in Vancouver’s gay village
Power

Anti-trans posters pop up in Vancouver’s gay village

Campaign founded by pastor in New Westminster

February 3, 2017
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Vancouver police say no sign of gaybashing in Stanley Park attacks
Power

Vancouver police say no sign of gaybashing in Stanley Park attacks

No need to be fearful or avoid the park, police tell LGBT community

February 2, 2017
What’s the LGBT community saying about Pride Toronto’s decision on BLMTO’s demands?
Power

What’s the LGBT community saying about Pride Toronto’s decision on BLMTO’s demands?

Some community members applauding decision to ban uniformed police, while others opposed

January 23, 2017
Lesbian refugee says she’s relieved to still be in Canada, at least for now
Power

Lesbian refugee says she’s relieved to still be in Canada, at least for now

‘How do you expect me to go back when I’m scared of dying?’ Angela asked Canadian border official set to deport her

January 20, 2017
Canada won’t deport lesbian refugee, at least for now
Power

Canada won’t deport lesbian refugee, at least for now

NDP MP thanks new Liberal immigration minister for emergency intervention

January 18, 2017
Canada to deport lesbian refugee to country where being gay is a crime
Power

Canada to deport lesbian refugee to country where being gay is a crime

Advocates asking immigration minister for emergency intervention

January 17, 2017
Cannabis Culture accused of attracting anti-LGBT clients to Toronto’s gay village
Power

Cannabis Culture accused of attracting anti-LGBT clients to Toronto’s gay village

A public complaint prompted a series of allegations on whether the shop’s arrival has put the community at risk

January 13, 2017
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