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PTS board secretary says biphobia still common
Power

PTS board secretary says biphobia still common

Aryn Ziebarth says peer support groups such as BiAmore are ‘cathartic’ for those who have faced discrimination

By Adrienne Ascah
Do the hustle
Culture

Do the hustle

Toronto drag queen Tynomi Banks has big shows, big goals and big shoes

By David Owen
Why do Canadian courts still allow the ‘gay panic’ defence?
Power

Why do Canadian courts still allow the ‘gay panic’ defence?

An Ontario court’s decision to consider ‘provocation’ in a murder case is a Criminal Code vestige of days gone by, says one legal scholar

By Justin Ling
Qmunity promises extensive consultation when new site secured
Power

Qmunity promises extensive consultation when new site secured

Organization hosts information session to answer preliminary questions

By Shauna Lewis
Cultivating Rhubarb
Arts

Cultivating Rhubarb

After 35 years, the annual queer theatre festival is as hardy as ever — no thanks to the government

By Chris Dupuis
The Spa: Jamaica and Ottawa
Travel

The Spa: Jamaica and Ottawa

Take a break from winter and indulge in some pampering

By Julie Cruikshank
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People in your neighbourhood
Culture

People in your neighbourhood

A profile of set carpenter/production manager Katherine Smith

By Lydia Perovic
IOC president hints at LGBT rights in Sochi opening speech
Power

IOC president hints at LGBT rights in Sochi opening speech

But Thomas Bach warns activists to let athletes compete

By Niko Bell
Rob Ford wants Pride flag removed from Toronto City Hall
Power

Rob Ford wants Pride flag removed from Toronto City Hall

Disgraced mayor says Olympics ‘not about someone’s sexual preference’

By Xtra Editor
Filling the lesbian hole
Arts

Filling the lesbian hole

Lezzies, rejoice! There’s a new Village hangout just for you

By Xtra Editor
Russia censors Canadian bobsledder’s website
Power

Russia censors Canadian bobsledder’s website

Justin Kripps blames anti-gay propaganda law

By Niko Bell
Russian queer activists detained as Sochi Games open
Power

Russian queer activists detained as Sochi Games open

Four protesters arrested in St Petersburg, more in Moscow

By Niko Bell
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Canadians already on PrEP while drug sits in regulatory limbo
Opinion

Canadians already on PrEP while drug sits in regulatory limbo

You’re HIV-negative. You’d like to stay that way. Is a daily dose of pre-exposure prophylaxis the solution?

By Marcus McCann
Oh, those Russians . . .
Arts

Oh, those Russians . . .

Toronto’s Choir! Choir! Choir! stand up to Putin through song

By Xtra Editor
Toronto protesters criticize Putin outside Russian consulate
Power

Toronto protesters criticize Putin outside Russian consulate

Activists decry homophobia in Russia as the Olympic Games begin in Sochi

By David Owen
Tower proposed for Thurlow Street in Davie Village
Power

Tower proposed for Thurlow Street in Davie Village

Church-Bosa building would create subsidized seniors’ housing

By Shauna Lewis
Rob Ford won’t attend WorldPride
Power

Rob Ford won’t attend WorldPride

Disgraced Toronto mayor ditches family cottage excuse, says he’s never gone to Pride and wants to keep it that way

By Xtra Editor
Fabulous at 20
Arts

Fabulous at 20

Tone Cluster celebrates two decades of song

By Julie Cruikshank
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