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Why Bingo for Life left Celebrities
Culture

Why Bingo for Life left Celebrities

And why Friends for Life hopes the fundraiser’s new home will be a better fit

August 22, 2017
Blyss Nightclub shuts its doors eight months after opening
Toronto

Blyss Nightclub shuts its doors eight months after opening

‘Business needs support from the community to exist,’ says owner Harry Singh

August 1, 2017
Burnaby teen remembered as a free spirit and beloved friend
Power

Burnaby teen remembered as a free spirit and beloved friend

RCMP investigating Oliver Zamarripa’s death as suspicious, appealing to public for more information

November 10, 2016
Strut Walk falls short of fundraising targets
Power

Strut Walk falls short of fundraising targets

But Mosaic BC says foundation’s grant is keeping its program for refugees afloat

November 1, 2016
Red Door bathhouse remains closed
Culture

Red Door bathhouse remains closed

Future uncertain for Granville Street bathhouse

October 25, 2016
Is Oasis Aqualounge’s club policy transphobic?
Power

Is Oasis Aqualounge’s club policy transphobic?

Club accused of misgendering trans people and charging non-binary people presenting as male the cis men’s admission fee

October 7, 2016
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Why Rio was the gayest Olympics yet
Power

Why Rio was the gayest Olympics yet

LGBT Olympians talk about victory, self-acceptance and why coming out still matters

September 12, 2016
The life of a queen: Remembering Chris Edwards
Culture

The life of a queen: Remembering Chris Edwards

Chris Edwards was more than an iconic drag performer — he was a mentor and friend to Toronto’s LGBT community

September 9, 2016
Positive Living faces financial crisis
Power

Positive Living faces financial crisis

BC’s largest HIV-support group says it’s desperate for donations

September 2, 2016
Why trans people would like an exclusive swim time
Power

Why trans people would like an exclusive swim time

Vancouver park board ‘very open’ to the idea, says acting manager

August 10, 2016
Gay bathhouse closed after owner found dead
Power

Gay bathhouse closed after owner found dead

Will Red Door Steambath reopen on Granville Street?

August 5, 2016
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