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Ontarians take stock after municipal elections

Mayor-elect John Tory will be closely watched by Toronto’s queer activists

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Trans candidate wants to make Surrey schools safer

Recent graduate Nicole Joliet says students must be consulted

By Hannah Ackeral

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Ottawa elects first openly queer woman to city council

Catherine McKenney takes Somerset seat with 40 percent of vote

By Julie Cruikshank

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Candidates to watch in Toronto municipal election

Several LGBT-unfriendly candidates face solid challengers

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Thomas McVeigh makes Somerset bid

Council candidate says he supports LGBT issues

By Jeremy Willard

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Church-Wellesley Village deserves significant landmark named after a queer hero

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John Tory says he is ready to lead

Says he loves Pride parade but supports cutting funding if QuAIA marches

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If we’re going to make Toronto a global cultural capital, let’s do it right

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Candidate’s signs vandalized with sexist, racist graffiti

Jane Farrow speaks out against discriminatory incidents during campaign

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We shouldn’t have to wait hours in line to get to Hanlan’s, our little piece of paradise

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Henhouse owner Bobby Beckett aims for council seat

Candidate advocates for better relations between city hall and businesses

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Olivia Chow wants to build bridges

Mayoral candidate points to lengthy history advocating for LGBT rights

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Let’s help queer folks join the coding revolution

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Lesbian trustee’s campaign signs targeted

Donna Blackburn says $500 worth of campaign signs removed

By Julie Cruikshank

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Parks and bikes are key for Alain D’Amours

Ward 27 candidate hopes his simple ideas will go a long way

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Meet the only openly gay mayoral candidate

Pat Roberge hopes to raise new ideas and inspire others to get involved

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Capital Pride declares bankruptcy

Board says financial situation is beyond its ability to repair

By Julie Cruikshank

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Gay candidate Shazad Shah seeks election in Mission

Immigration and queer visibility are changing Valley culture, he says

By Natasha Barsotti

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