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Non-binary pronouns, lesbian smokers and the gay whisperer
The Daily Package

Non-binary pronouns, lesbian smokers and the gay whisperer

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

By Niko Bell
This group wants to throw a rival LGBT parade that includes cops on the same day as Toronto Pride
Power

This group wants to throw a rival LGBT parade that includes cops on the same day as Toronto Pride

Unity and Inclusion Toronto is asking for donations to help fund an alternative parade

By Arshy Mann
LGBT Canadians now eligible for current and retroactive tax break on reproductive treatments
Power

LGBT Canadians now eligible for current and retroactive tax break on reproductive treatments

People who had fertility treatments as far back as 2007 can ask for a re-assessment by the end of 2017

By Dylan C Robertson
Two trans people say they were mistreated by Service BC staff
Power

Two trans people say they were mistreated by Service BC staff

Are staff in Prince George and Prince Rupert sufficiently trained to serve trans clients?

By Rosemary Newton
German redemption, soccer stars and vocal discrimination
The Daily Package

German redemption, soccer stars and vocal discrimination

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

By Niko Bell
Conservative senator thinks residential schools were good, wants gays back in the closet
Power

Conservative senator thinks residential schools were good, wants gays back in the closet

Lynn Beyak praises ‘remarkable works, good deeds and historical tales in the residential schools’

By Arshy Mann
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New Brunswick government introduces trans-rights bill
Power

New Brunswick government introduces trans-rights bill

Final province to explicitly protect trans people from discrimination

By Rob Salerno
Yukon moves to protect trans rights
Power

Yukon moves to protect trans rights

Consultations begin on amendments to Human Rights Act and Vital Statistics Act

By Rob Salerno
New anti-HIV pill Odefsey comes to Canada
Health

New anti-HIV pill Odefsey comes to Canada

Gilead’s latest antiretroviral drug claims lower side effects, but what about the cost?

By Niko Bell
Nunavut passes trans-rights law
Power

Nunavut passes trans-rights law

Legislature unanimously votes to add human-rights protections for trans people

By Rob Salerno
Sex toy spying, tri-parents and American Bandstand
The Daily Package

Sex toy spying, tri-parents and American Bandstand

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

By Niko Bell
Should private schools be allowed to discriminate against LGBT families in BC?
Power

Should private schools be allowed to discriminate against LGBT families in BC?

The Liberals’ order to protect LGBT students doesn’t apply to admissions policies for religious schools, Xtra has learned

By Tessa Vikander
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ClexaCon is shedding light on the lack of LGBT women in film and TV
Culture

ClexaCon is shedding light on the lack of LGBT women in film and TV

What happened when queer women in the entertainment industry gathered to talk about better representation on screen?

By Chloe Tse
Experts scheduled to testify on trans-rights bill in April
Power

Experts scheduled to testify on trans-rights bill in April

Senate drew out deliberation of Bill C-16 for 13 weeks

By Dylan C Robertson
Fire Island, Northern Ireland and aging while gay
The Daily Package

Fire Island, Northern Ireland and aging while gay

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

By Niko Bell
Protesters challenge New West pastor on anti-trans campaign
Power

Protesters challenge New West pastor on anti-trans campaign

Paul Dirks’ campaign ‘gives a really negative connotation to Christianity and religion,’ says co-organizer

By Hannah Ackeral
Beauty and the Beast, incarceration and gay loneliness
The Daily Package

Beauty and the Beast, incarceration and gay loneliness

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

By Niko Bell
Canada’s immigration department acknowledges drop in LGBT refugees from Iran
Power

Canada’s immigration department acknowledges drop in LGBT refugees from Iran

A senior official says referrals from queer Iranians decreased to prioritize Syrian refugees

By Dylan C Robertson
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