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Queering the Olympics: Pride House opens in Vancouver

"We in sport are in the closet... we need your support": former Olympian Marion Lay

By Xtra Staff • February 11, 2010 7:00 pm EDT

Xtra.ca videographer James Loewen attended the grand opening of Pride House Vancouver on Thu, Feb 11. Check out his video report below:

See Pridehouse.ca for more information on the Vancouver and Whistle Pride Houses.

Video by James Loewen.

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