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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 3 recap: Baby I’m sorry (I’m not sorry)
The rap battle challenge is a blast, which makes it hard to see anyone go
Speed Date with singer/songwriter Calum Scott
A summer of protest
All around the world, people are taking to the streets in demonstrations against systemic racism and police violence. In Toronto, photojournalist Nick Lachance has been documenting the resistance movement
4 happenings to wind you up or wind down with now
What to watch, read, listen to and look at: July 16
Topline: Bounce artist Big Freedia and model Valentina Sampaio
I changed my name and fell in love with my true self
My new name feels right, like I’m finally home
How femme memoirs challenge queer stereotypes about rural living
Working-class country living isn’t always bad for queer folks. Five authors tackle femme identity and queerness outside city limits
How quarantine made me a better bottom
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5’ Episode 6 power ranking: The Backyardigans
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 5, Episode 6 recap: Break out the ‘cues and have a ball
Is that all there is to a backyard eleganza look?
After the sashay: Kyne speaks out about the way she’s portrayed on ‘Canada’s Drag Race’
The TikTok math queen talks about the show and the challenges of being a queen of colour on Drag Race
10 queer artists whose music supports anti-racist and LGBTQ2 advocacy groups
Righteous sounds: A playlist of musicians and singers putting their money where their mouth is
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 2 power ranking: Citrus blast
’Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 2 recap: When will we share Heritage Minutes?
One underdog takes a big leap up in the competition in this week’s acting challenge
4 things to wind you up or wind down with this week
What to watch, read, listen to and look at: July 9
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ debuts, the president of Poland’s constitutional homophobia and Halle Berry’s trans snafu
Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, July 10
Why cosplay can be so liberating for trans and non-binary folks
For many, dressing up as their favourite characters is the first safe opportunity to play with gender