Power

Russian police arrest seven at peaceful LGBT protest

Situation deteriorating for LGBT people in Russia, some activists say

By Dinah Zeldin

Arts

Queer storytelling for a new generation

Celebrating nearly 20 years of LGBT narratives with nods to history, sex, drag and more

By Chris Dupuis

Opinion

How Rob Ford renewed LGBT activism in Toronto

Ford’s bigoted statements and attacks on our core services made the community focus on what’s important

By Rob Salerno

Opinion

How outrage helps, and hurts, gay activism

Anger can be a powerful tool to define a community, but it can also be isolating

By Rob Salerno

Power

ED’s departure won’t delay Qmunity site search, says chair

Dara Parker helped significantly increase funding and outreach, says organization

By Nathaniel Christopher

Pieces to Pathways helps queer youth in need

Sobriety and recovery tailored for LGBT kids

Created for Pieces to Pathways

Dine out and make a difference in Vancouver

The 22nd Annual Dining Out For Life returns in support of individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS

Created for Dining Out For Life

Power

Qmunity releases community consultation report on new space

Priorities clear, says Dara Parker, but search for site continues

By Nathaniel Christopher

Power

Thirty-five years after the bathhouse raids

By Gerald Hannon

Power

Vancouver LGBT protesters send message to Russia

Canadians must stand against Russia’s anti-gay oppression, say activists

By Jeremy Hainsworth

Power

Sophia Banks: cisnormativity hurts everyone

Algonquin College’s Queer Student Alliance presents Acceptance Day, talks on inclusivity and trans issues

By Adrienne Ascah

Arts

Break the winter blues with Mr Ottawa Bear

Ottawa Bears finds a new winner with weekend competition

By Jeremy Willard

Fife House peer volunteering program leads the way

Other organizations are taking notice of the innovative program

Created for Fife House

Culture

Helvetica Bold’s body of acceptance

Algonquin Queer Student Alliance presents Acceptance Day, an event centred around self-love and worth

By Adrienne Ascah

Power

Vancouver plans protest against new Russian anti-gay bill

New bill may fail but it’s important to take a public stand, say organizers

By Jeremy Hainsworth

Power

Rainbow crosswalks sprout in towns across northern BC

More than a dozen rainbows now painted or planned in province

By James Goldie

Power

Four sites Qmunity could call home, maybe

Queer community centre still looking for a home in Vancouver’s West End

By Nathaniel Christopher

Power

Queer Arts Festival needs financial support from community

QAF moves 2016 opening date to June to eliminate conflict with Pride events

By Shauna Lewis