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Politics

Candidate’s signs vandalized with sexist, racist graffiti
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Candidate’s signs vandalized with sexist, racist graffiti

Jane Farrow speaks out against discriminatory incidents during campaign

By HG Watson
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Swish List

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

By Rob Salerno
Henhouse owner Bobby Beckett aims for council seat
Power

Henhouse owner Bobby Beckett aims for council seat

Candidate advocates for better relations between city hall and businesses

By HG Watson
Olivia Chow wants to build bridges
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Olivia Chow wants to build bridges

Mayoral candidate points to lengthy history advocating for LGBT rights

By HG Watson
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Culture

Swish List

Let’s help queer folks join the coding revolution

By Jaime Woo
Lesbian trustee’s campaign signs targeted
Power

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
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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

By HG Watson
Meet the only openly gay mayoral candidate
Power

Meet the only openly gay mayoral candidate

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

By Rob Salerno
Capital Pride declares bankruptcy
Power

Capital Pride declares bankruptcy

Board says financial situation is beyond its ability to repair

By Julie Cruikshank
Gay candidate Shazad Shah seeks election in Mission
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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
Queer candidates vie for Ontario school boards
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Queer candidates vie for Ontario school boards

Nine openly queer people seeking trustee seats, including six in Toronto

By Rob Salerno
Joe Cressy takes another swing in crowded Ward 20 race
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Joe Cressy takes another swing in crowded Ward 20 race

24 candidates vying for Trinity-Spadina, including activist Graham Hollings

By Rob Salerno
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Queer parks board candidate inspired by trans working group
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Queer parks board candidate inspired by trans working group

Coree Tull wants to create more inclusive recreational spaces in Vancouver

By Hannah Ackeral
Donna Blackburn seeks reelection
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Donna Blackburn seeks reelection

Lesbian trustee plans to keep her Zone 3 seat

By Julie Cruikshank
Former opponent says same-sex marriage no longer an issue
Power

Former opponent says same-sex marriage no longer an issue

Ex-Liberal-MP Jim Karygiannis seeking open Ward 39 council seat

By Rob Salerno
Wong-Tam’s sights are set forward
Power

Wong-Tam’s sights are set forward

Unconcerned by controversies, Ward 27 incumbent is focused on city building

By HG Watson
City hall’s homophobia problem
Power

City hall’s homophobia problem

An ugly election campaign has dredged up Toronto’s dark side

By HG Watson
A brief history of homophobia at city hall
Power

A brief history of homophobia at city hall

A timeline of noteworthy events and characters

By HG Watson
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