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Nathaniel Christopher

Will Miami police charge man who allegedly smashed gay Squirt ad?
Power

Will Miami police charge man who allegedly smashed gay Squirt ad?

Toronto Transit Commission pulls Squirt ads for ‘promoting public sex’

September 23, 2015
Truvada maker seeks PrEP approval in Canada
Power

Truvada maker seeks PrEP approval in Canada

Gilead Sciences files application with Health Canada

September 11, 2015
Senior gay men find community in Kelowna
Culture

Senior gay men find community in Kelowna

Why one activist felt a group specifically for older gay men in BC’s Interior was needed

September 4, 2015
United Church of Canada approves ‘living apology’ to LGBT people
Power

United Church of Canada approves ‘living apology’ to LGBT people

Church elects first openly lesbian moderator to succeed gay moderator

August 18, 2015
Pride ‘best festival’ in New Westminster, says city councillor
Culture

Pride ‘best festival’ in New Westminster, says city councillor

New West Pride head welcomes rainbow crosswalk and ‘unprecedented’ support

August 17, 2015
Gay sexuality a gift from God, says head of United Church of Canada
Power

Gay sexuality a gift from God, says head of United Church of Canada

Gary Paterson’s home congregation to host SpiritPride conference in Vancouver

July 10, 2015
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BC to fund HPV vaccine for boys and gay men under 26 years old
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BC to fund HPV vaccine for boys and gay men under 26 years old

Health Initiative for Men applauds new funding but asks why it stops at age 26

July 8, 2015
New Odyssey to open in time for Pride, owner confirms
Culture

New Odyssey to open in time for Pride, owner confirms

‘We’re starting Pride weekend with the legendary Shower Power,’ says Bijan Ahmadian

July 2, 2015
New gay club XY opens in heart of Vancouver’s Davie Village
Culture

New gay club XY opens in heart of Vancouver’s Davie Village

New space classy addition to nightlife, say patrons on opening night

June 26, 2015
Davie Street party to be fence-free, says Vancouver Pride
Power

Davie Street party to be fence-free, says Vancouver Pride

‘We are looking for a more open street party where everyone feels welcome,’ says Lam

June 23, 2015
How trans-friendly are Vancouver schools a year after policy passed?
Power

How trans-friendly are Vancouver schools a year after policy passed?

Student Roan Reimer says VSB trans policy already changing school culture

June 18, 2015
Why gay hookup billboards more welcome in New York than Miami
Power

Why gay hookup billboards more welcome in New York than Miami

‘We just want to have the same treatment as any straight sexy ad would have,’ says Squirt owner

June 4, 2015
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Canada to consider reducing gay blood ban deferral period
Power

Canada to consider reducing gay blood ban deferral period

Canadian Blood Services ready for next step, says chief medical officer

May 27, 2015
Bad day for a gay date in Vancouver?
Power

Bad day for a gay date in Vancouver?

Bottle thrown and ‘fags’ heard on date near heart of gay village

May 22, 2015
Want to march in Vancouver Pride parade? Sign trans pledge
Power

Want to march in Vancouver Pride parade? Sign trans pledge

NDP MLA calls on BC Liberals to honour trans-rights pledge if march in Pride

May 21, 2015
Conference aims to improve gay men’s health care in BC Interior
Health

Conference aims to improve gay men’s health care in BC Interior

Doctors less aware of gay needs but improving, says Interior Health officer

May 11, 2015
MLA office attacker appeals to overturn assault conviction
Power

MLA office attacker appeals to overturn assault conviction

Michael Melvin Williams says appeal is ‘matter of principle’

May 7, 2015
Vancouver Queer Film Festival tightens ad policy after Israeli ad
Power

Vancouver Queer Film Festival tightens ad policy after Israeli ad

New policy prohibits overtly nationalist, ‘demeaning’ or ‘derogatory’ ads

May 1, 2015
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