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BC’s new law erases line between marriage and common-law

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WinterPride homecoming
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WinterPride homecoming

February 11, 2013
Top 10 Whistler ski trails that could also be gay nightclubs
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February 11, 2013
Vancouver: destination has-been?
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Vancouver: destination has-been?

Why the city is losing its share of gay travellers

January 16, 2013
Gay couple kicked out of PEI club for kissing
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Gay couple kicked out of PEI club for kissing

Manager didn’t stop straight couples smooching, witness says

December 11, 2012
Dignity House gets funds for feasibility study
Health

Dignity House gets funds for feasibility study

Vancouver needs queer seniors housing, says Vancity donor

November 27, 2012
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Cracking the Olympic closet
Opinion

Cracking the Olympic closet

What will it take for more elite athletes to come out?

November 14, 2012
Dignity House latest proposal for gay seniors home
Health

Dignity House latest proposal for gay seniors home

Designated space more reliable than sensitivity training, Hogan says

September 12, 2012
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Love & Sex

Non-monogamy and nerdiness in BC Poly Camp

Why are these poly people drawn to sci-fi?

September 11, 2012
Lesbian Buddhist wedding a first for Taiwan
Power

Lesbian Buddhist wedding a first for Taiwan

Huang Meiyu and You Yating sought permission from monks

August 12, 2012
Humans sprung from ‘orgiastic ancestors,’ says Christopher Ryan
Arts

Humans sprung from ‘orgiastic ancestors,’ says Christopher Ryan

Sex at Dawn co-author comes to Vancouver

August 7, 2012
Threeway in Taiwan
Arts

Threeway in Taiwan

Girlfriend Boyfriend shows the complexities of love and attraction

July 30, 2012
Genderfest broadens Pride
Culture

Genderfest broadens Pride

‘I would love to see Pride go in this direction,’ co-organizer says

July 18, 2012
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