Power

Remembering T Eileen Murphy

An Ottawa activist known for her positive influence and championing the LGBT community

By Marco Vigliotti

Power

Queer women in Pakistan stifled by patriarchy, religious oppression

‘We are suspicious of your character, your activities, and what you do’

By Kaitlin Bardswich

Power

How Quesnel moved from anti-gay headlines to first Pride in June

BC town sets new path since anti-gay counsellor suspended 12 years ago

By Pat Johnson

Health

Why gay and bisexual men should consider the HPV vaccine

Over 60 percent of men who have sex with men carry the virus

By HG Watson

Health

Conference aims to improve gay men’s health care in BC Interior

Doctors less aware of gay needs but improving, says Interior Health officer

By Nathaniel Christopher

The Daily Package

Ancient gays, daring dictionaries and the Kiss Cam

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell

Power

Canadian PE classes ‘hotbed of homophobia,’ sports survey finds

International survey shows Canada ‘best of worst’ for homophobia in sports

By Layla Cameron

Culture

Ottawa’s Capital Pride unveils new logo

As Pride draws nearer, committee ensures ‘popular traditions’ will be returning

By Adrienne Ascah

Power

Parents still suing Vancouver School Board for trans policy

Letting trans students choose washroom doesn’t infringe others’ rights: VSB

By Niko Bell

Power

Orange wave sweeps in Alberta’s first LGBT provincial politicians

Michael Connolly, Ricardo Miranda, both among first LGBT MLAs elected in the province

By HG Watson

Power

MLA office attacker appeals to overturn assault conviction

Michael Melvin Williams says appeal is ‘matter of principle’

By Nathaniel Christopher

Power

Ontario’s sex ed curriculum heads to court of public opinion

Toronto sees 144 percent rise in elementary student absences May 4 as parents ‘strike’ in protest

By HG Watson

Power

Four answers about Citizenship Canada’s new gender policy

Canadians can now change gender on citizenship documents without providing proof of sexual reassignment surgery

By HG Watson

Power

Needs of LGBT immigrants ‘quite unique,’ says MOSAIC report

Vancouver settlement agency helps LGBT newcomers, despite lost funding

By Ahmed Danny Ramadan

Power

Is Pakistan a gay man’s paradise?

Homosexuality common in Pakistan but ‘mostly done by straight guys’

By Kaitlin Bardswich

Power

Vancouver’s Foundation of Hope gets charitable status

Chair hopes to raise millions for NGOs that assist LGBT newcomers to Canada

By Shauna Lewis

The Daily Package

Gaydar etiquette, boxer boycotts and room for gays

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell

Power

David Khan could be first out gay politician in Alberta’s legislature

Albertans head to polls May 5 to vote in tight race

By HG Watson