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HIV activists form Canadian coalition to fight criminalization
Power

HIV activists form Canadian coalition to fight criminalization

Aggravated sexual assault convictions for HIV non-disclosure are unjust, members say

November 14, 2016
Concerns raised over technology used to exonerate AIDS ‘Patient Zero’
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Concerns raised over technology used to exonerate AIDS ‘Patient Zero’

Advanced viral genome tracking could soon identify individual virus transmission cases. What does that mean for our privacy?

November 9, 2016
Rainbow Railroad hires Kimahli Powell as new executive director
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Rainbow Railroad hires Kimahli Powell as new executive director

Powell comes to the job with extensive non-profit development and advocacy experience

October 18, 2016
Powerful speakers from Pride Toronto’s town hall
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Powerful speakers from Pride Toronto’s town hall

From debates over police inclusion to support for Black Lives Matter

September 1, 2016
Rainbow Railroad executive director resigns
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Rainbow Railroad executive director resigns

Former ED Justin Taylor says ‘burnout’ was a factor

August 23, 2016
The Pink Line tackles racism in Vancouver’s LGBT community
Arts

The Pink Line tackles racism in Vancouver’s LGBT community

New play to share stories from queer people of colour at Queer Arts Festival

June 23, 2016
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Canada must do more to protect LGBT people abroad
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Canada must do more to protect LGBT people abroad

New report from the Dignity Initiative calls federal government to action

October 1, 2015
Candidates debate queer issues at Buddies
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Candidates debate queer issues at Buddies

Conservatives continue to skip debates, remain silent

September 29, 2015
Will NPA-led park and school boards remain queer-friendly?
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Will NPA-led park and school boards remain queer-friendly?

Unelected LGBT candidates hope power shift won’t undermine policy

November 20, 2014
Fenceless Davie Street party unlikely for 2014 Pride
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Fenceless Davie Street party unlikely for 2014 Pride

Despite new rules, VPS prez says it’s too late to resubmit plans for this year’s party

May 9, 2014
Vancouver police release photos of suspect in alleged gaybashing
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Vancouver police release photos of suspect in alleged gaybashing

Lesbian couple attacked exiting Hastings bus at Commercial Drive

November 25, 2013
Vancouver Priape store closed for good
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Vancouver Priape store closed for good

Local manager says store will be packed up by Nov 10

October 31, 2013
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Designer Jason Matlo talks about his toilet-paper gown
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Designer Jason Matlo talks about his toilet-paper gown

White Cashmere Collection raises money for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

October 10, 2013
VIDEO: Lesbian couple shows where they were assaulted on Hastings
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VIDEO: Lesbian couple shows where they were assaulted on Hastings

‘He just did not like to see two girls kissing,’ Matson says

September 23, 2013
Lesbian couple assaulted getting off Hastings bus
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Lesbian couple assaulted getting off Hastings bus

Man allegedly yelled, ‘Shut up, you sluts’ and punched Matson in the face

September 20, 2013
Who’s ahead in Vancouver Centre?
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Who’s ahead in Vancouver Centre?

Xtra hosts candidates’ debate

April 27, 2011
Vancouver’s Next Gay Top Model winner
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Vancouver’s Next Gay Top Model winner

Todd takes the title

April 25, 2011
Trinity Western University gets GSA
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Trinity Western University gets GSA

Counsellor says Christian school should better support queers

March 29, 2011
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