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Silas Le Blanc

Silas Le Blanc is a Masters of Journalism student at TMU. She has previously worked with The Varsity, and completed her undergrad in English and Book & Media Studies in 2021. She is interested in writing about trans issues and pop culture, as well as video, podcasting, social media and newsletters.

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More than $40 million coming to queer organizations
Health

More than $40 million coming to queer organizations

Women and Gender Equality Canada is providing grants dedicated to healthcare, strengthening communities and raising awareness

January 31, 2025
A pioneering Canadian trans woman is being commemorated with a plaque in her hometown
History

A pioneering Canadian trans woman is being commemorated with a plaque in her hometown

Dianna Boileau’s life is being celebrated in the small northwestern community of Fort Frances

April 3, 2023
Iowa Republican lawmakers propose same-sex marriage ban
Politics

Iowa Republican lawmakers propose same-sex marriage ban

If passed, the legislation would be in direct conflict with 2015’s Obergefell decision

March 1, 2023
Meet the queer creators behind the new Jackie Shane Heritage Minute
TV & Film

Meet the queer creators behind the new Jackie Shane Heritage Minute

BIPOC queer and trans people were behind and in front of the camera for the Historica Canada short film

November 9, 2022
Trans singer Jackie Shane spotlighted in latest Heritage Minute
History

Trans singer Jackie Shane spotlighted in latest Heritage Minute

The famous Historica Canada series features an icon in trans history

November 2, 2022
Trans youth overwhelmingly continue gender-affirming treatment as adults
Trans Health

Trans youth overwhelmingly continue gender-affirming treatment as adults

Study out of the Netherlands goes against what majority of Americans say about adolescent hormone therapy

October 27, 2022
Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin wants teachers to out LGBTQ2S+ children
Politics

Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin wants teachers to out LGBTQ2S+ children

The Republican looks to continue the state’s rightward shift on queer issues

August 25, 2022
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