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BC finally passes province-wide LGBT school policy

‘It’s long overdue,’ say education activists like James Chamberlain

September 8, 2016

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Hamburger Mary’s employees win severance lawsuit

Phil Moon’s company broke promises, court says

August 18, 2016

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Vancouver’s iconic gay bookstore sold

‘It’s emotional,’ says Little Sister’s owner Bruce Smyth

August 16, 2016

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Jim Deva Plaza now officially open in Davie Village

New gathering space honours late community mentor and leader

July 29, 2016

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Law society wrong to judge Christian university, court rules

Trinity Western wins again in Nova Scotia

July 27, 2016

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BC passes trans rights in one sitting

After five years of resisting, BC Liberals add trans rights to Human Rights Code

July 26, 2016

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Trans rights at last in BC?

BC Liberals finally to introduce motion to add gender identity and expression to BC Human Rights Code

July 20, 2016

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Vancouver city council approves trans-inclusion plan

‘I could never have imagined a day like today,’ says Drew Dennis

July 13, 2016

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Equal access to law school beats religious freedom, court rules

Trinity Western University loses appeal in Ontario case

June 29, 2016

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Key Body Politic trial witness Thelma McCormack dies

Former professor remembered for courageous stance on sexuality, free speech and feminism

June 24, 2016

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Surrey to host its first Pride parade

Parade another historic step forward for Vancouver suburb with checkered LGBT past

June 10, 2016

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TWU can’t tell LGBT students to find a seat elsewhere, says lawyer

Latest Trinity Western University hearing wraps up in BC Court of Appeal

June 3, 2016

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Trinity Western has a right to discriminate, says lawyer

Should a Christian school demand its values be followed for admission?

June 2, 2016

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Was BC law society right to refuse Trinity Western?

Legal body defends its decision to reject Christian grads in appeal court

June 1, 2016

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Conservatives drop outdated opposition to same-sex marriage

But party upholds support for religious organizations that refuse to perform gay unions

May 28, 2016

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Private sector pulling ahead of BC Liberals on trans rights?

Tips for human resources professionals trying to support trans employees

May 10, 2016

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Friends For Life asks for patience as it regroups post-suspension

Community organization offers interim services as it re-evaluates its role

April 28, 2016

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Trans rights in BC: will fourth bill finally pass?

Thousands sign letters and petitions calling on BC Liberals to protect trans people

April 25, 2016