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TV & Film

How ‘North of North’ is introducing Indigenous queer dramedy to a global stage

How ‘North of North’ is introducing Indigenous queer dramedy to a global stage

Actors Anna Lambe and Zorga Qaunaq on learning about forgiveness and queerness through their award-winning show

By Sherlyn Assam • September 11, 2026 at 2:20 pm EDT
Politics

The free future Alberta separatists promise is a facade

The free future Alberta separatists promise is a facade

Code words like “parental rights” and terms like “lawful” sexual orientation in separatist documents should be taken as warning signs

By Dale Smith • September 10, 2026 at 1:32 pm EDT
Politics

Saddle Lake Cree Nation wants to override Alberta’s gender-affirming care restrictions

Saddle Lake Cree Nation wants to override Alberta’s gender-affirming care restrictions

The First Nation says treaty rights grant it healthcare sovereignty on its land

By Ziya Jones • September 10, 2026 at 12:28 pm EDT
Media

Charlie Kirk died a year ago. Trans people are still paying the price

Charlie Kirk died a year ago. Trans people are still paying the price

We are still feeling the impact of the media’s failing of trans people in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death

By Mel Woods • September 10, 2026 at 8:50 am EDT
Sports

Why the WPBL partnering with a lesbian travel company matters

Why the WPBL partnering with a lesbian travel company matters

Support from lesbian brands and bars harks back to the queer history of women’s sport leagues

By Frankie de la Cretaz • September 2, 2026 at 10:37 am EDT
Consumed

My summer of homophobia

My summer of homophobia

Strangers have called me a “faggot” several times since June. Why do people seem to hate me more than ever?

By KC Hoard • August 31, 2026 at 10:26 am EDT
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Identity

Canadians have become less accepting of gender expression. How come?

Canadians have become less accepting of gender expression. How come?

Researchers and advocates blame shifting public attitudes on the media and politicians on both sides of the border

By Denio Lourenco • August 27, 2026 at 11:47 am EDT
Proud Lives

Remembering barbara findlay

Remembering barbara findlay

The trailblazing lawyer and activist died on Aug. 22. Her connection to Xtra runs deep

By Mel Woods • August 25, 2026 at 5:19 pm EDT
TV & Film

Even in the idyllic queer world of ‘Sterling Point,’ whiteness is front and centre

Even in the idyllic queer world of ‘Sterling Point,’ whiteness is front and centre

The Muskoka-set series glosses over the racism of Canada’s cottage country

By Tobin Ng • August 13, 2026 at 3:21 pm EDT
Politics

Mark Carney is set to fold on trade. What’s next?

Mark Carney is set to fold on trade. What’s next?

If the prime minister is willing to cave on this issue, it seems reasonable to expect there will be others down the line

By Dale Smith • August 13, 2026 at 8:37 am EDT
Media

Transphobia is rotting women’s sports media

Transphobia is rotting women’s sports media

Sports media is perpetuating a problem that doesn’t actually exist

By Mel Woods • August 10, 2026 at 7:00 am EDT
Activism

Canadian senator debuts largest queer picture-book collection in the world

Canadian senator debuts largest queer picture-book collection in the world

Alberta senator Kristopher Wells partnered with IBBY Canada to launch a publicly available collection of more than 300 LGBTQ2S+ picture books 

By Jeffrey Canton • August 5, 2026 at 2:45 pm EDT
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Proud Lives

Remembering the life and activism of Michael Hendricks

Remembering the life and activism of Michael Hendricks

Hendricks, who died this month at 84, left an indelible mark on Canadian queer history

By Matthew Hays • July 29, 2026 at 3:26 pm EDT
Business

Tim Hortons and the no good very bad ‘Harry Potter’ collaboration

Tim Hortons and the no good very bad ‘Harry Potter’ collaboration

Tim Hortons licensing “Harry Potter” in 2026 essentially means directly funding J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans crusade

By Mel Woods • July 28, 2026 at 4:25 pm EDT
Pride

Pride organizers to ‘strengthen’ security following attack in Berlin

Pride organizers to ‘strengthen’ security following attack in Berlin

Pride organizations in Vancouver, Montreal and Ottawa are assuring patrons they will be able to celebrate safely at upcoming Pride events

By Mel Woods • July 27, 2026 at 4:59 pm EDT
Books

Looking for my relationship in marriage memoirs

Looking for my relationship in marriage memoirs

My queer marriage may not look like the marriages I read about, but maybe I don’t want it to

By Joelle Kidd • July 23, 2026 at 9:27 am EDT
Music

Carole Pope wants Chappell Roan to know who she is

Carole Pope wants Chappell Roan to know who she is

“Antidiva” solidifies the Canadian rock star’s legendary status—from her iconic crotch-grab to her contemporary impact

By Rosie Long Decter • July 20, 2026 at 10:00 am EDT
Drag Race

What is ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ afraid of?

What is ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ afraid of?

“All Stars 11” claimed to cede control to the queens, but seemed terrified of putting its frontrunner in any danger

By Kevin O'Keeffe • July 18, 2026 at 3:31 pm EDT
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