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Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 2 power ranking: To the moon

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 2 power ranking: To the moon

An underdog finds herself at the top

By Kevin O'Keeffe • November 29, 2024 at 3:32 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 2 recap: PSAshay away

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 2 recap: PSAshay away

The queens compete in teams to produce interstellar public service announcements

By Kevin O'Keeffe • November 29, 2024 at 3:28 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 1 power ranking: First impressions, second chances

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 1 power ranking: First impressions, second chances

No one goes home this week, but thanks to the rose-and-thorn format we have a relatively clear hierarchy

By Kevin O'Keeffe • November 25, 2024 at 5:11 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5 premiere recap: Return to the North

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5 premiere recap: Return to the North

After a smash fourth season, Canada’s Drag Race returns to a different Drag Race landscape

By Kevin O'Keeffe • November 22, 2024 at 1:47 pm EDT
Politics

Canada’s queer and trans non-profits are teetering on a financial cliff

Canada’s queer and trans non-profits are teetering on a financial cliff

Given the current political climate, many are looking for sources of funding outside of government grants and ways to increase visibility

By Kevin Hurren • November 8, 2024 at 3:45 pm EDT

Running for Pride: How Online Casinos Are Supporting the 2SLGBTQIA Community in Canada

Running for Pride: How Online Casinos Are Supporting the 2SLGBTQIA Community in Canada

To come

Created for CasinoRix • November 4, 2024 at 12:53 pm EDT
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Alberta introduces Canada’s harshest anti-trans policies yet

Alberta introduces Canada’s harshest anti-trans policies yet

Premier Danielle Smith’s government tabled three new policies on gender-affirming healthcare, pronouns in schools and trans girls in sports

By Mel Woods • October 31, 2024 at 5:57 pm EDT
Immigration & Refugees

Canada’s immigration system is failing undocumented LGBTQ+ migrants 

Canada’s immigration system is failing undocumented LGBTQ+ migrants 

Charles Mwangi, a bisexual refugee from Kenya, is in Canada now—but what the future holds for him is unclear 

By Byron Armstrong • October 29, 2024 at 3:13 pm EDT
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Xtra Explains: Inclusive sex education in Canada

Xtra Explains: Inclusive sex education in Canada

SOGI curriculum and comprehensive sexuality education are vital resources to a young person’s education

By Mel Woods • October 17, 2024 at 9:02 am EDT
Youth

Canada’s queer community needs your help

Canada’s queer community needs your help

OPINION: The bankruptcy of a long-standing queer organization combined with escalating threats against queer and trans people must be a call to action

By Omid Razavi • October 8, 2024 at 3:31 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World’ ends exactly where you expected it would

‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World’ ends exactly where you expected it would

Even very fun, enjoyable seasons can be undone by too-obvious winner edits

By Kevin O'Keeffe • August 26, 2024 at 3:03 pm EDT
Politics

What is Canada doing to aid queer rights around the world?

What is Canada doing to aid queer rights around the world?

Queer diplomacy is a vital tool for Canada

By Dale Smith • July 31, 2024 at 1:17 pm EDT
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Vancouver Pride’s lounges are the perfect spot to celebrate 2024 Canada Pride

Vancouver Pride’s lounges are the perfect spot to celebrate 2024 Canada Pride

From the kick-off to the closing ceremony, Canada Pride 2024 is packed with exciting events

Created for Vancouver Pride Society • July 26, 2024 at 4:27 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World’ returns for Season 2—in the shadow of ‘All Stars 9’ and ‘Global All Stars’

‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World’ returns for Season 2—in the shadow of ‘All Stars 9’ and ‘Global All Stars’

Can a cast stacked with “Drag Race” veterans help this season stand out?

By Kevin O'Keeffe • July 21, 2024 at 5:42 pm EDT
Youth

Young and trans in Canada

Young and trans in Canada

Meet the young people and their families impacted by the surge in anti-trans policies across Canada

By Ziya Jones • June 20, 2024 at 12:46 pm EDT

Helpful or Harmful: The Good and Not-So-Good Aspects of Canada’s proposed Online Harms Act

Helpful or Harmful: The Good and Not-So-Good Aspects of Canada’s proposed Online Harms Act

How the Online Harms Act could affect LGBTQ+ communities

Created for Gluckstein Lawyers • June 3, 2024 at 2:52 pm EDT
Reproductive Health

Sperm donation rules in Canada have changed. Here’s why that matters

Sperm donation rules in Canada have changed. Here’s why that matters

Health Canada’s new regulations mean people won’t be prohibited from donating sperm based on their sexual orientation. But some restrictions remain

By Abbey Bilotta • May 23, 2024 at 10:30 am EDT
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Here’s why a ‘Rainbow Week of Action’ is planned across Canada in May

Here’s why a ‘Rainbow Week of Action’ is planned across Canada in May

Rallies are planned for May 17 in at least a dozen cities across the country, as well as letter-writing campaigns and education events

By Xtra Video • April 24, 2024 at 1:08 pm EDT
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