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Culture

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

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
Barbara Hammer’s endless influence
TV & Film

Barbara Hammer’s endless influence

The lesbian filmmaker made a radical difference by making work that reflected her real life. A new documentary is cementing her legacy

By Stephanie E. Creaghan
Why the WPBL partnering with a lesbian travel company matters
Sports

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
‘Confluence’ brings Vancouver’s queer history to life
Cruising the Shelves

‘Confluence’ brings Vancouver’s queer history to life

The late Alex Turner and his husband, Lucian Childs, have written a unique and rewarding ode to mid-century gay British Columbia

By H Felix Chau Bradley
Gaudy goddess: Self-described backwoods Barbie, Dolly Parton, chats about boobs, Broadway and battling hate
Music

Gaudy goddess: Self-described backwoods Barbie, Dolly Parton, chats about boobs, Broadway and battling hate

Revisiting Matt Thomas’s interview with the legend, originally published in fab Magazine in 2009

By Matt Thomas
Dolly Parton was all of our chosen family
Proud Lives

Dolly Parton was all of our chosen family

The superstar, who passed away at age 80, was always there for her queer fans. We collectively mourn her loss

By Mel Woods
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Frank Ocean soundtracked my two earliest—and most devastating—romances
Music

Frank Ocean soundtracked my two earliest—and most devastating—romances

“Blonde” and “channel ORANGE” both came out during pivotal moments in my queer awakening. A decade later, how can I listen to them without breaking my heart? 

By Daniel Reale-Chin
‘Unprecedented Times’ is the college novel Gen Z needs
Cruising the Shelves

‘Unprecedented Times’ is the college novel Gen Z needs

Malavika Kannan’s debut has all the makings of a classic

By H Felix Chau Bradley
Phoebe Bridgers isn’t interested in the truth on her new album
Music

Phoebe Bridgers isn’t interested in the truth on her new album

The Bridgers on “Lost Weekend” is an earnest journeyman, shaping each painful memory into beautiful songs that trade equally between mourning and wry contentment

By Niko Stratis
‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ finale recap: The first Canadian ‘All Stars’ champion is …
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ finale recap: The first Canadian ‘All Stars’ champion is …

A Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown delivers goops and gags before crowning one queen

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Even in the idyllic queer world of ‘Sterling Point,’ whiteness is front and centre
TV & Film

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
‘Unsafe’ challenges us to handle anti-trans backlash differently
Books

‘Unsafe’ challenges us to handle anti-trans backlash differently

S. Lamble’s debut argues that punishment makes anti-trans activists double down on their hate

By Eli Erlick
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Michael Urie’s big moment
Culture

Michael Urie’s big moment

The iconic gay actor talks “Oh, Mary!,” “Shrinking”—and 20 years of “Ugly Betty”

By Barry Levitt
Transphobia is rotting women’s sports media
Media

Transphobia is rotting women’s sports media

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

By Mel Woods
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ has something deep to say about queer orgasms
TV & Film

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ has something deep to say about queer orgasms

Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw the TV Glow” follow-up shows the threads between nostalgia, violence and sexual pleasure

By Colby Payne
‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ Episode 5 recap: Gauntlet, revisited
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ Episode 5 recap: Gauntlet, revisited

Some significant improvements to the C.U.N.T. Test challenge help make this a banger semifinal episode

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ deserved better
Theatre

‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ deserved better

While way too short, the ballroom-inspired adaptation’s run has been a much-needed beacon for the queer community

By Jaime Woo
Canadian senator debuts largest queer picture-book collection in the world
Activism

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
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