The bleak history of the Toronto bathhouse raids
In 1981, Toronto police arrested nearly 300 gay men as part of a six-month undercover operation called “Operation Soap”
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‘Stop! That! Train!’ director Adam Shankman says the movie used AI
Shankman sat down with Xtra to talk RuPaul, modern gay cinema—and exactly how much AI was used in his film
The Anglican Church is an imperfect place, but I still found my way back
As a trans woman, I’ve returned to the church on my own terms; I’m working with others to tear down the barriers that drive difference away
Toronto is making an ambitious bid to return the Village to its roots
From eliminating cars to bringing back queer organizations, advocates are fighting to protect the gaybourhood’s identity
The story behind the forgotten first gay porn film
“The Surprise of a Knight,” the first known queer “stag film,” shows how gender, sexuality and desire have always been fluid
‘No God but Us’ delves into the parallel universes created by war and displacement
Bobuq Sayed’s debut novel considers borders and ethics through the eyes of two queer Afghan lovers
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How Canadian law leaves poly people behind
An outdated section of the Criminal Code leaves polyamorous partners in a “legal grey area”
Vivek Shraya is hot, blond and hitting the dance floor
The Toronto multi-hyphenate’s new album, “VIVICA,” shirks respectability politics for a sensual, high-gloss exploration of queer and trans desire
Alberta separatism is not inevitable
Separatists are a small minority in the province—they should not be dictating the agenda for Alberta and the country
Canadian census asks about sexual orientation for first time
Experts say the data will boost understanding of the economic, health and social inequities faced by LGBTQ2S+ people
This former OnlyFans creator wants to make sexy content better for everyone
From Calgary to OnlyFans to Silicon Valley—Grant McNaughton’s journey has led him to build his own platform for X-rated videos
‘Survivor’ helped me climb a volcano
Instead of training for a gruelling day-long hike, I listened to podcasts about my favourite TV show. It paid off
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Toronto man set to be the first Canadian cured of HIV
The patient received a stem cell transplant for his cancer that acted as a “double cure” because it contained a rare genetic mutation resistant to HIV
Xtra nominated for National Media Awards and Canadian Association of Journalists Awards
Nominees include contributors Zena Sharman, Rob Csernyik and Arvin Joaquin, along with Xtra editor KC Hoard
The ‘nationwide book ban bill’ follows a familiar playbook
The bill would restrict students from reading about queer and trans people
The surprisingly long history of gender mapping
Visual tools to teach about gender, sex and sexuality have existed for over a hundred years, despite recent backlash
Instagram activism has a nuance problem
Panic around a recent Alberta legislature bathroom ban petition comes from a well-intentioned place, but it may be doing more harm than good
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18 finale recap: Rise of a new supreme
Who is America’s Next Drag Superstar XVIII?
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