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Music

The ultimate 2023 queer music festival guide

The ultimate 2023 queer music festival guide

From Coachella to Bonnaroo, Lil Nas X to boygenius, queer artists are taking over fests this summer

By Sylvia Anne • April 6, 2023 at 2:34 pm EDT
Dispatch

Photo diary of a Ukrainian refugee fleeing war

Photo diary of a Ukrainian refugee fleeing war

With her girlfriend and cat in tow, Viktoriia Kovalenko escaped Kharkiv last year, embarking on a harrowing odyssey brightened by kindnesses from strangers

By Viktoriia Kovalenko • April 6, 2023 at 10:52 am EDT
Xtra News Flash

Jinkx Monsoon and the Doctor, TDOV recap, Quebec’s publicly funded transphobia, Manhattan murder suspect and Twitter censorship

Jinkx Monsoon and the Doctor, TDOV recap, Quebec’s publicly funded transphobia, Manhattan murder suspect and Twitter censorship

5 queer and trans news stories we’re following: April 3

By Eve Cable • April 3, 2023 at 4:13 pm EDT
History

A pioneering Canadian trans woman is being commemorated with a plaque in her hometown

A pioneering Canadian trans woman is being commemorated with a plaque in her hometown

Dianna Boileau’s life is being celebrated in the small northwestern community of Fort Frances

By Silas Le Blanc • April 3, 2023 at 3:14 pm EDT
Health

Why is British Columbia gatekeeping injectable HIV medication?

Why is British Columbia gatekeeping injectable HIV medication?

British Columbia—Canada’s epicentre for HIV research and treatment—falls behind other provinces when it comes to injectables, say advocates

By Kevin Hurren • April 3, 2023 at 1:36 pm EDT
Politics

Toronto can’t afford a Mark Saunders mayorship

Toronto can’t afford a Mark Saunders mayorship

ANALYSIS: The former police chief is too polarizing to be a serious contender

By Syrus Marcus Ware • April 3, 2023 at 11:32 am EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 14 recap: ‘Heavy is the head that rocks the crown’

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 14 recap: ‘Heavy is the head that rocks the crown’

The final four face off in a Rumix to “Blame It on the Edit”—but who, if anyone, goes home?

By Kevin O’Keeffe • April 2, 2023 at 1:36 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 2 recap: Looks like meat’s back on the menu, girls!

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 2 recap: Looks like meat’s back on the menu, girls!

Last week’s premiere was an amuse-bouche for a feast of a season to come

By Mel Woods • April 2, 2023 at 1:24 pm EDT
Sports

The NHL’s commitment to diversity doesn’t extend to trans people

The NHL’s commitment to diversity doesn’t extend to trans people

OPINION: As players opt out of Pride nights—or teams cancel events altogether—it’s becoming clear that support for LGBTQ2S+ fans was always conditional

By Katelyn Burns • March 31, 2023 at 5:14 pm EDT
Politics

Canadian politicians must do more to respond to Uganda’s anti-gay laws

Canadian politicians must do more to respond to Uganda’s anti-gay laws

OPINION: Last week Uganda passed a sweeping LGBTQ+ bill and Canadian leaders haven’t adequately responded

By Dale Smith • March 31, 2023 at 4:16 pm EDT
Xtra News Flash

Supportive families key to trans youth health, boygenius slams anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws, Trans Bill of Rights reintroduced, Lizzo’s affirming shapewear and Texas lawmaker pranked 

Supportive families key to trans youth health, boygenius slams anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws, Trans Bill of Rights reintroduced, Lizzo’s affirming shapewear and Texas lawmaker pranked 

5 queer and trans news stories we’re watching: March 31

By Maddy Mahoney • March 31, 2023 at 2:55 pm EDT
TV & Film

Meet the filmmakers putting trans people in front of the camera and behind it

Meet the filmmakers putting trans people in front of the camera and behind it

The Trans Film Mentorship partners emerging trans film workers with productions like “Sort Of” for paid work experience on set

By Mel Woods • March 31, 2023 at 1:39 pm EDT
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Identity

Lane Tredger is Yukon’s first out non-binary MLA

Lane Tredger is Yukon’s first out non-binary MLA

“My dream is that I’m not the only queer and trans voice in the room”

By Julia Peterson • March 29, 2023 at 10:00 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 13 recap: Teacher’s pets

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 13 recap: Teacher’s pets

A makeover of educators produces strong results across the board, but someone still has to go home

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 26, 2023 at 6:53 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 1 recap: Wish you were ear

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 1 recap: Wish you were ear

Welcome to Xtra’s weekly recap keeping up with everyone’s favourite stranded cannibal soccer team

By Mel Woods • March 25, 2023 at 3:06 pm EDT
Power

The death of Eden Knight, a young trans woman, garners international attention

The death of Eden Knight, a young trans woman, garners international attention

But we need more than outrage and temporary media coverage to save trans lives

By Katelyn Burns • March 24, 2023 at 3:47 pm EDT
TV & Film

With ‘SAP,’ Mae Martin looks for life’s little joys

With ‘SAP,’ Mae Martin looks for life’s little joys

The comedian discusses their new Netflix special, walking the red carpet with Elliot Page and recording a music album

By Mel Woods • March 23, 2023 at 2:19 pm EDT
Trans Health

Advocates call for bottom surgery funding in Alberta

Advocates call for bottom surgery funding in Alberta

People seeking bottom surgeries face a four-year waiting list

By Jackie Richardson • March 22, 2023 at 1:55 pm EDT
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