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Health

Health is a core pillar of Xtra’s content … sexual health, mental health, trans health, reproductive health. From our recurring Ask an Expert series to our Ask Kai sex and relationship advice column to in-depth features on breaking medical news, we take a serious, science-based, shame-free approach to all aspects of your health.

eHealth bill a threat to privacy, say health and rights groups
Power

eHealth bill a threat to privacy, say health and rights groups

Groups want bill redrafted with right of patient consent enshrined

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Hating the homeless
Canada

Hating the homeless

When words become deeds

By Shawn Syms
Trans support group turns 20
Health

Trans support group turns 20

Party marks Gender Mosaic anniversary

By Lara Purvis
Ottawa’s connection to trans manual
Power

Ottawa’s connection to trans manual

Matt Lundie helped fashion Primed

By Luna Allison
Fresh face, old fight
Canada

Fresh face, old fight

Are youth unprepared to re-hash historic battles?

By Ariel Troster
‘In this day and age it’s despicable’: Townson
Power

‘In this day and age it’s despicable’: Townson

Security guard resigns after calling for plane wipe-down

By Natasha Barsotti
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Growing up together
Health

Growing up together

Supporting Our Youth at 10

By Kevin Ritchie
Turmoil deepens in AIDS funding crunch
Health

Turmoil deepens in AIDS funding crunch

Service groups kept in dark about fed HIV funding

By Marcus McCann
Manitoba introduces forced HIV testing bill
Power

Manitoba introduces forced HIV testing bill

Legislation violates human rights, says group

By Brent Creelman
John Hancocks go to Parliament Hill
Power

John Hancocks go to Parliament Hill

Two student petitions protest gay organ donor ban

By Marcus McCann
Happy Tranny Day: a Vancouver first
Culture

Happy Tranny Day: a Vancouver first

New event celebrates gender diversity

By Nathaniel Christopher
Justin Trudeau’s impromptu speech
Power

Justin Trudeau’s impromptu speech

By Marcus McCann
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Tracking queer addictions
Health

Tracking queer addictions

Coke use up but alcoholism is most prevalent

By James Burrell
Health Canada rejects program to help queers quit smoking
Health

Health Canada rejects program to help queers quit smoking

By James Burrell
Sky Gilbert’s first musical in 15 years
Arts

Sky Gilbert’s first musical in 15 years

Marital troubles in song

By Serafin LaRiviere
Homophobia lives in the courtroom
Vancouver

Homophobia lives in the courtroom

By Matt Mills
A sharp increase in risky sex
Health

A sharp increase in risky sex

New ways of hooking up are reshaping gay sex, survey finds

By Matthew Hays
Egypt condemned for HIV-related arrests
Power

Egypt condemned for HIV-related arrests

International group calls for end to witchhunt

By Brent Creelman
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