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Gay in the army
Power

Gay in the army

Despite years of inclusion, Canadian military still not a friendly space for gays and lesbians

By Andi Schwartz
Education activist’s invitation to address conference rescinded
Power

Education activist’s invitation to address conference rescinded

School decided it ‘might not be appropriate for you to speak at our conference’: student email

By Jeremy Hainsworth
UBC study to evaluate success of anti-homophobia programs
Power

UBC study to evaluate success of anti-homophobia programs

Research will include experiences of straight teens assumed to be gay

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Trans woman says she was harassed by TTC driver
Power

Trans woman says she was harassed by TTC driver

Incident leads to questions about diversity training for frontline city staff

By Andrea Houston
Former police chief testifies that he supported safe house raided in 2000
Power

Former police chief testifies that he supported safe house raided in 2000

Sex work activist ‘shocked’ at claim

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Man receives life in prison for 2004 stabbing death
Power

Man receives life in prison for 2004 stabbing death

BC Supreme Court judge rejects ‘homophobic rage’ defence in sentencing Holt

By Jeremy Hainsworth
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The changing face of long-term care for the queer community
Health

The changing face of long-term care for the queer community

More work needs to be done in facilities outside major cities

By Andrea Houston
Fraser Valley Taboo show cancelled
Culture

Fraser Valley Taboo show cancelled

Organizers blame restrictive liquor laws, Christian opposition

By Nathaniel Christopher
SAW Gallery opens Free School for artists, creators
Culture

SAW Gallery opens Free School for artists, creators

Feb 18 workshop by Montreal web expert Michelle Blanc

By Serafin LaRiviere
Paramedic denies that strike led to deadly delay
Power

Paramedic denies that strike led to deadly delay

James Hearst lay dying at 40 Alexander while EMS waited around the corner

By Rob Salerno
Sexuality and the South Asian diaspora
Power

Sexuality and the South Asian diaspora

Gay activists employ different approaches to change attitudes

By Carolyn Yates
Advertising Standards authority says contentious ad is misleading
Power

Advertising Standards authority says contentious ad is misleading

UPDATE: Sun Media surprised by complaints and decision

By Andrea Houston
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No quorum, no Pride Society board meeting
Power

No quorum, no Pride Society board meeting

‘We cannot have a meeting because we have no board to do business’: Coolen

By Shauna Lewis
FOI about government action on anti-bullying comes up empty
Power

FOI about government action on anti-bullying comes up empty

‘What I got were four blank pages’: Chandra Herbert

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Youth paint new mural in gay village
Culture

Youth paint new mural in gay village

Mural ‘has a strong welcoming message,’ says project coordinator

By Sarah Hoy
Trans rights bill moves to second reading in Ontario
Power

Trans rights bill moves to second reading in Ontario

MPP hopes fourth time’s the charm for bill that now has all-party support

By Andrea Houston
Remembering Steve Walker
Culture

Remembering Steve Walker

Famed painter started out as an actor, appearing in Buddies productions in the ’90s

By James Dubro
Access-to-medicines bill to return to Commons
Power

Access-to-medicines bill to return to Commons

NDP MP says she has a personal connection to it

By Dale Smith
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