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Sexual Health

Recent studies in England, U.S. and Canada raise concerns regarding PrEP accessibility

Recent studies in England, U.S. and Canada raise concerns regarding PrEP accessibility

Nearly 65 percent of people are unable to readily access PrEP in England, according to a report conducted by leading preventative HIV organizations

By Ursula Muñoz S. • November 10, 2022 at 11:06 am EDT
Culture

Queer author Suzette Mayr wins the biggest literary prize in Canada 

Queer author Suzette Mayr wins the biggest literary prize in Canada 

The Calgary-based writer took home the $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her novel “The Sleeping Car Porter”

By Tara-Michelle Ziniuk • November 8, 2022 at 4:02 pm EDT
Politics

In a historic first, an out trans man was just elected to a school board in Canada

In a historic first, an out trans man was just elected to a school board in Canada

“I hear so loud and clear that people want to move forward,” Teri Westerby tells Xtra following his historic victory

By Jackie Richardson • October 18, 2022 at 3:06 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs the World’: Meet the nine returning queens

‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs the World’: Meet the nine returning queens

Rita Baga, Ra’Jah O’Hara, Victoria Scone and more are heading back to the workroom

By Mel Woods • October 17, 2022 at 1:18 pm EDT
Immigration & Refugees

LGBTQ+ Afghan refugees are starting new lives in Canada—but hundreds are still stuck in limbo

LGBTQ+ Afghan refugees are starting new lives in Canada—but hundreds are still stuck in limbo

A year after the Taliban takeover, advocates are urging the government to welcome more queer refugees and make arriving in Canada easier

By Emma Arkell • September 28, 2022 at 10:59 am EDT
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Gisèle Lullaby

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Gisèle Lullaby

The Season 3 winner talks about bringing the crown home to Quebec, being a backup dancer for Rita Baga and why she was afraid of Lady Boom Boom

By Lito Howse, Russ Martin • September 15, 2022 at 2:55 pm EDT
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Power

Activists calling on Canada to pay their fair share to the Global Fund

Activists calling on Canada to pay their fair share to the Global Fund

Federal underfunding to HIV/AIDS organizations is estimated to be over $123 million—people want that to change

By Dale Smith • September 14, 2022 at 11:38 am EDT
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Miss Fiercalicious

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Miss Fiercalicious

The top four contestant talks about her Drag Race showmance, being a TV villain and getting hate from fans

By Lito Howse, Russ Martin • September 13, 2022 at 3:18 pm EDT
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Jada Shada Hudson

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Jada Shada Hudson

The top four contestant talks Black artistry, being judged by her old pal Brooke Lynn Hytes and her love/hate relationship with Miss Fiercalicious

By Russ Martin, Sarah Taher • September 12, 2022 at 1:45 pm EDT
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Kimmy Couture

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Kimmy Couture

The top four contestant talks Asian excellence, representing trans drag queens and the advice she got from her mom, Icesis Couture

By Russ Martin, Sarah Taher • September 9, 2022 at 5:05 pm EDT
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 9 power ranking: Hey now, you’re all stars

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 9 power ranking: Hey now, you’re all stars

There could be only one winner, but we have high hopes for all of these queens’ futures

By Kevin O’Keeffe • September 9, 2022 at 2:12 pm EDT
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3 finale recap: Our new Queen of the North is …

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3 finale recap: Our new Queen of the North is …

A swift season comes to an end as a new champion is crowned

By Kevin O’Keeffe • September 9, 2022 at 12:45 pm EDT
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Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Vivian Vanderpuss

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Vivian Vanderpuss

This week’s eliminated “Canada’s Drag Race” contestant talks religion, non-binary fashion and why drag kings should be on “Drag Race”

By Russ Martin • September 7, 2022 at 3:36 pm EDT
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 8 power ranking: ‘Burning glances, turning heads’

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 8 power ranking: ‘Burning glances, turning heads’

Who came out the best after the Masquerade Ball?

By Kevin O’Keeffe • September 3, 2022 at 1:16 pm EDT
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 8 recap: Ball is life

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 8 recap: Ball is life

“Masquerade! Look around—there’s another mask behind you!”

By Kevin O’Keeffe • September 3, 2022 at 1:07 pm EDT
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Irma Gerd

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Irma Gerd

This week’s eliminated “Canada’s Drag Race” contestant talks repping the East Coast and appearing in a Grimes video

By Lito Howse, Russ Martin • August 29, 2022 at 4:33 pm EDT
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 7 power ranking: Clearing the air

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 7 power ranking: Clearing the air

We’re down to a final five, with a potential new frontrunner

By Kevin O’Keeffe • August 26, 2022 at 3:15 pm EDT
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 7 recap: Rusically inclined

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 7 recap: Rusically inclined

A technically strong Rusical nonetheless feels a bit underwhelming

By Kevin O’Keeffe • August 26, 2022 at 2:31 pm EDT
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