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Justice

What the Barry Neufeld tribunal ruling means for trans rights in Canada

What the Barry Neufeld tribunal ruling means for trans rights in Canada

A former Chilliwack school trustee has been ordered to pay $750,000 after years of anti-LGBTQ2S+ posts

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods • February 24, 2026 at 3:06 pm EDT
Politics

The Tumbler Ridge shooting is already fuelling anti-trans hate in Canada

The Tumbler Ridge shooting is already fuelling anti-trans hate in Canada

Bad actors on the right are leaping to connect the shooter’s trans identity to the violence

By Mel Woods • February 11, 2026 at 3:14 pm EDT
Sports

Skate Canada showed they don’t have to play by non-inclusive rules

Skate Canada showed they don’t have to play by non-inclusive rules

The sports organization pulling out of Alberta is unique. But it sets a standard

By Mel Woods • February 11, 2026 at 6:00 am EDT
On the Clock

LGBTQ2S+ employment programs struggle to find funding, are unable to meet the needs of newcomers to Canada

LGBTQ2S+ employment programs struggle to find funding, are unable to meet the needs of newcomers to Canada

Queer and trans immigrants rely on employment programs. Why don’t these programs get enough government money?

By Victoria Hincapie Gomez • February 10, 2026 at 2:21 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 9 power ranking: The Scissor Sister Supreme

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 9 power ranking: The Scissor Sister Supreme

Which of our dominant final two alliance members took the crown?

By Kevin O'Keeffe • January 17, 2026 at 12:40 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6 finale recap: Who wins and becomes Canada’s Next Drag Superstar?

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6 finale recap: Who wins and becomes Canada’s Next Drag Superstar?

The season comes down to the Scissor Sisters

By Kevin O'Keeffe • January 17, 2026 at 12:27 pm EDT
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Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 power ranking: Who will win?

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 power ranking: Who will win?

It’s time to make our prediction as to who will be Canada’s Next Drag Superstar

By Kevin O'Keeffe • January 9, 2026 at 2:20 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 recap: Gauntlet, thrown

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 recap: Gauntlet, thrown

An innovative new challenge structure is let down by a too-familiar episode structure

By Kevin O'Keeffe • January 9, 2026 at 2:04 pm EDT
Sports

Skate Canada’s shunning of Alberta sets a precedent for other sports groups

Skate Canada’s shunning of Alberta sets a precedent for other sports groups

Premier Danielle Smith’s outrage shows why the sporting organization’s decision is such a big deal

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods • January 7, 2026 at 4:49 pm EDT
TV & Film

What ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ say about the Canada we want to be

What ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ say about the Canada we want to be

There are surprising commonalities between two of Canada’s most successful TV exports

By Mel Woods • January 6, 2026 at 11:31 am EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 7 power ranking: The final five

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 7 power ranking: The final five

Which queen will miss out on the finale by just one week?

By Kevin O'Keeffe • January 2, 2026 at 3:44 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 7 recap: Fit for a Queen of the North, the sequel

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 7 recap: Fit for a Queen of the North, the sequel

A fan favourite design challenge makes its return: designing for Brooke Lynn Hytes

By Kevin O'Keeffe • January 2, 2026 at 3:38 pm EDT
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Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 6 power ranking: From eight to six

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 6 power ranking: From eight to six

A double elimination shifts this season into its highest gear yet

By Kevin O'Keeffe • December 29, 2025 at 2:35 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 6 recap: Slay-Off sisters

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 6 recap: Slay-Off sisters

“Double elimination? Of course it is, why wouldn’t it be?”

By Kevin O'Keeffe • December 29, 2025 at 2:23 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 5 power ranking: Chatty chicks

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 5 power ranking: Chatty chicks

The talk show maxi-challenge puts the queens’ charisma to the test

By Kevin O'Keeffe • December 19, 2025 at 2:01 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 5 recap: Hot in ‘The Shade’

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 5 recap: Hot in ‘The Shade’

A talk show challenge sees a “made-for-tv” queen take the win

By Kevin O'Keeffe • December 19, 2025 at 1:46 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 4 power ranking: Read you, wrote you

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 4 power ranking: Read you, wrote you

Which queen came out on top in the Reading Battles maxi-challenge?

By Kevin O'Keeffe • December 12, 2025 at 12:23 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 4 recap: Battle it out

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 4 recap: Battle it out

A fan favourite maxi-challenge from “Canada vs. The World” makes its return

By Kevin O'Keeffe • December 12, 2025 at 10:45 am EDT
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