Power

Little Sister’s wins Gray Campbell Distinguished Service Award

Jim Deva says he’s proud of history but rues demise of bookstores

By Natasha Barsotti

Culture

A vineyard for the environmentally conscious

Southbrook Vineyards is an organic winery participating in Ottawa’s Somewhereness dinner party

By Adrienne Ascah

Power

Toronto’s Casey House offers up 19th-century building – free

Historic Isabella Street coach house must be moved to build new HIV care centre

By Rob Salerno

Power

Former Church-Wellesley BIA manager threatens lawsuit over dismissal

Co-chair says board is looking for ‘different skill sets’

By Rob Salerno

Arts

Courtney Love reunites with Hole

Singer is rehearsing new material with original lineup from Celebrity Skin era

By Ryan English

Power

Google executive leaves World Vision over anti-gay hiring policy

Christian activists call on second Google manager to do the same

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich steps down

‘We didn’t act like you’d expect Mozilla to act’: executive chair

By Natasha Barsotti

Love & Sex

Missy and Penelope’s lesbian love affair

Two penguins display signs of a courting couple in their Oceanworld home in Ireland

By Lora OBrien

Arts

The ultimate variety show

Capital Burlesque Expo to showcase bevy of performers from across Canada

By Julie Cruikshank

Culture

2015 Pan Am Games will have their very own arts festival

A stunning lineup of Canadian artists is commissioned for Panamania

By Nick Green

Power

India: Court to consider petition against upholding of Section 377

Petitioners say ruling has led to ‘immense public injury’ and seek open hearing

By Natasha Barsotti

Arts

The 519 launches its first-ever DJ search

Your vote for your favourite local DJ could get them a prime-time spot on the TreeHouse WorldPride stage

By Xtra Editor

Opinion

Youth homelessness rates are inexcusable

There’s been a conspicuous lack of outrage about the extent of the LGBT homeless crisis in Toronto

By Danny Glenwright

Culture

Bute Street plaza needs more community programming

Better lighting, gay events and a market, residents and businesses suggest

By Shauna Lewis

Opinion

Raising the roof on queer youth homelessness in Toronto

The stories of five youth who have experienced homelessness highlight the need for a dedicated LGBT shelter in Toronto

By Daniela Costa

Culture

Ivan Coyote and Rae Spoon turn Gender Failure live show into book

Vancouver book launch planned for April 9

By Erin Flegg

Power

Mississippi: Religious Freedom Restoration Act passes legislature

Measure awaits Governor Phil Bryant’s signature or veto

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Casino Rama allegedly kicks trans woman out of washroom

Similar incident reported at the Ontario casino in 2008

By Dylan C Robertson