Trudeau said an end to the blood ban was coming. So why hasn’t anything changed?

Despite blood supply shortages during COVID-19, the Canadian government still hasn’t ended the blood ban. Now, activists are asking for answers

By Erica Lenti

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Rihanna and Eric Trump

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Oct. 2

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Sarah Paulson and Kamala Harris

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Sept. 25

By Xtra Staff

Rainbow Votes 2020

Why should LGBTQ2 Canadians care about the U.S. election?

What can you expect from our next edition of Rainbow Votes 2020? Here’s The Brief for Sept. 21

By Erica Lenti

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Unmasked Mike Pence and Matt Bomer

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Sept. 18

By Xtra Staff

Culture

Not again: J.K. Rowling’s new book is super transphobic

“Troubled Blood” features a cis male serial killer who murders cis women while dressed as a woman

By Erica Lenti

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Joe Biden and Lady Bunny

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Sept. 4

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Kamala Harris and Jaida Essence Hall

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Polish President Andrzej Duda and ‘Pose’ star Angelica Ross

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, July 31

By Xtra Staff

Health

A new online learning platform is making LGBTQ2 health a priority for health providers

Rainbow Health Ontario launched its one-of-a-kind, evidence-based LGBTQ2 clinical training for health and social service providers

By Fae Johnstone

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Former ‘Glee’ actor Chris Colfer and Polish president Andrzej Duda

Here’s what to expect from the “Xtra Weekly” newsletter, July 24

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Bounce artist Big Freedia and model Valentina Sampaio

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

Nikki Blonsky comes out, Taipei’s Pride event, and ‘Burger Queer’

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, July 3

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

Protests against the Trump administration, Obama’s message to the queer community and the Britney Spears effect

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 26

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

Protests against Poland’s president, Adam Lambert for charity and Spongebob’s sexuality

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 19

By Xtra Staff

Power

AIDS service organizations and other LGBTQ2 charities are struggling to raise money

COVID-19 has proven a daunting challenge to the non-profit sector

By Krishna Rau

Your Communities in Action

These Alberta students planned a digital prom for LGBTQ2 teens

Laurell Pallot and Lily Overacker organized a Pride prom to celebrate graduates over Zoom—from runway shows and prom court to reading circles

By Sarah Taher

Xtra Weekly

J.K. Rowling’s controversial pen name, Anderson Cooper’s dream come true and Beyoncé remains queen

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 12

By Xtra Staff