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Politics

This is what Niki Ashton thinks about the Trudeau government’s record on LGBT issues

This is what Niki Ashton thinks about the Trudeau government’s record on LGBT issues

The NDP leadership hopeful is introducing an LGBT platform to address the needs of queer and trans communities

By Arshy Mann • August 18, 2017 at 6:23 pm EDT
Vancouver

Out in Vancouver: Aug 17–23, 2017

Out in Vancouver: Aug 17–23, 2017

Choice events in the city this week

By Tom Coleman • August 16, 2017 at 9:17 pm EDT
Arts

Out in Ottawa: Aug 16–31, 2017

Out in Ottawa: Aug 16–31, 2017

Choice events in the city

By Jeremy Willard • August 16, 2017 at 4:15 pm EDT

17 French phrases to help you flirt your way through Montreal Pride 2017

17 French phrases to help you flirt your way through Montreal Pride 2017

Whether you want to give someone a compliment or pick them up, we’ve got you covered.

Created for Fierté Montréal Pride • August 15, 2017 at 4:10 pm EDT
Power

Doctors call on new BC premier to pay for PrEP

Doctors call on new BC premier to pay for PrEP

John Horgan supported free HIV-prevention drugs in pre-election interview

By Niko Bell • August 14, 2017 at 11:51 pm EDT
Opinion

How a film about Carnival captures the struggles and triumphs of LGBT Trinidadians

How a film about Carnival captures the struggles and triumphs of LGBT Trinidadians

In Play the Devil, I saw aspects of my own inner conflict on the road to acceptance of my sexuality

By Natasha Barsotti • August 14, 2017 at 5:29 pm EDT
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Power

Here’s why allegations of CSIS’ homophobia and racism should concern all Canadians

Here’s why allegations of CSIS’ homophobia and racism should concern all Canadians

Five employees have filed a $35-million lawsuit against the spy agency for harassment and discrimination

By Arshy Mann • August 11, 2017 at 3:17 pm EDT
Culture

How a new campaign wants to make Ottawa more welcoming for LGBT people, one business at a time

How a new campaign wants to make Ottawa more welcoming for LGBT people, one business at a time

Proud City partners with local agencies to display an LGBT-friendly logo in their stores and online sites

By Kenneth Ingram • August 10, 2017 at 6:50 pm EDT
Power

Toronto man Selim Esen was getting his life on track before he went missing

Toronto man Selim Esen was getting his life on track before he went missing

Esen, 44, has been missing since April 14, 2017

By Arshy Mann • August 9, 2017 at 12:23 pm EDT

Why Vancouver’s Queer Film Festival is shining a spotlight on queer filmmakers of colour

Why Vancouver’s Queer Film Festival is shining a spotlight on queer filmmakers of colour

‘Queer people of colour are not a monolith,’ says co-artistic director

Created for Vancouver Queer Film Festival • August 8, 2017 at 4:29 pm EDT
Pride

Why Justin Trudeau skipped Vancouver’s Pride parade

Why Justin Trudeau skipped Vancouver’s Pride parade

Meanwhile BC’s new premier makes his mark, and a group of protesters turn their back on Vancouver police

By Derek Brown • August 7, 2017 at 12:45 am EDT
Opinion

Myles Gray and Hudson Brooks are dead. BC police are dead silent

Myles Gray and Hudson Brooks are dead. BC police are dead silent

As Vancouver police and the RCMP prepare to walk in Pride, consider the people they’ve killed

By Arshy Mann • August 4, 2017 at 7:48 pm EDT
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Arts

Seven queer performances to catch at SummerWorks 2017

Seven queer performances to catch at SummerWorks 2017

With LGBT works ranging from disability, culture, BDSM and masculinity, you won’t want to miss what this year has to offer

By Chris Dupuis • August 3, 2017 at 11:58 am EDT
Vancouver

Out in Vancouver for Pride: Aug 3–8, 2017

Out in Vancouver for Pride: Aug 3–8, 2017

Choice events for Pride weekend

By Tom Coleman • August 2, 2017 at 7:48 pm EDT
Power

Refugee support group pulls out of Vancouver Pride parade over police and border guard concerns

Refugee support group pulls out of Vancouver Pride parade over police and border guard concerns

Pride Society co-chairs say they support Rainbow Refugee’s decision

By Derek Brown • July 31, 2017 at 8:32 pm EDT
PrEP School

Why it’s important to get the facts right about being undetectable when you’re HIV-positive

Why it’s important to get the facts right about being undetectable when you’re HIV-positive

The science has proved that being undetectable means you can’t transmit the virus to a sexual partner, so why are HIV-positive men still facing stigma?

By Mike Miksche • July 31, 2017 at 1:57 pm EDT
Opinion

Generic PrEP is here — but don’t get excited yet

Generic PrEP is here — but don’t get excited yet

Teva’s rollout of generic tenofovir is a small step in the right direction

By Niko Bell • July 28, 2017 at 8:18 pm EDT
Health

‘I’ve never experienced anything like this’: how queer people are losing loved ones to Vancouver’s fentanyl crisis

‘I’ve never experienced anything like this’: how queer people are losing loved ones to Vancouver’s fentanyl crisis

A little kit of naloxone is no longer enough, says queer support worker

By Tessa Vikander • July 27, 2017 at 8:29 pm EDT
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