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Halifax group empowers sex workers
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Halifax group empowers sex workers

Stepping Stone working to decriminalize sex work, dispel myths and improve lives of hookers

August 23, 2009
Halifax Pride 2009 celebrates many firsts
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Halifax Pride 2009 celebrates many firsts

New this year: sex workers, city funds and premier’s participation

July 26, 2009
Cafe Da Po Po celebrates two years of wacky theatre
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Cafe Da Po Po celebrates two years of wacky theatre

Halifax troupe performs at homo hangout Menz Bar

February 22, 2009
The Company House music venue opens in Halifax
Arts

The Company House music venue opens in Halifax

Queer-owned space set to make a mark on city’s vibrant music scene

February 22, 2009
Nova Scotian queens continue tradition of drag and charity
Culture

Nova Scotian queens continue tradition of drag and charity

Imperial Court members may have regal titles, but these queens are all about activism and community

February 19, 2009
Halifax exhibit celebrates queer families
Arts

Halifax exhibit celebrates queer families

Art show held at historic immigration museum

November 25, 2008
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Group creates queer float for Halifax’s Parade of Lights
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Group creates queer float for Halifax’s Parade of Lights

Parade entry brings some colour to a gloomy night

November 16, 2008
Gay author fights homophobia in New Brunswick
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Gay author fights homophobia in New Brunswick

Sanchez undeterred by cancellation of reading

October 26, 2008
Deciphering Atlantic Canada’s election results
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Deciphering Atlantic Canada’s election results

Newfoundland’s ABC campaign a success, but outcome is a mixed-bag for queers

October 16, 2008
Community Hero award handed out in Halifax
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Community Hero award handed out in Halifax

Nova Scotia queer group honours Dan MacKay

October 16, 2008
Queer activists seek Halifax seat
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Queer activists seek Halifax seat

With NDP star out, riding could swing Liberal

September 22, 2008
Gay White Trash a hit at Atlantic Fringe
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Gay White Trash a hit at Atlantic Fringe

Play reflects on our desire to fit in

September 4, 2008
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Charlie David not slowing down any time soon
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Charlie David not slowing down any time soon

Actor has clothing line and novel in the works

July 22, 2008
Montreal’s Village becomes more people friendly
Culture

Montreal’s Village becomes more people friendly

City closes main strip to cars for nearly the entire summer

July 20, 2008
Town of Truro and gay group reach agreement
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Town of Truro and gay group reach agreement

Two sides move forward; flag policy unchanged

July 2, 2008
Why did an NDP MP vote for C-484?
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Why did an NDP MP vote for C-484?

Bill would jeopardize abortion rights, critics say

June 22, 2008
Gay groups rally in Nova Scotia against flag policies
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Gay groups rally in Nova Scotia against flag policies

Groups hope to foster government support

May 18, 2008
Q & A with author Douglas Arthur Brown
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Q & A with author Douglas Arthur Brown

Novelist creates memorable gay triplet

April 15, 2008
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