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British Columbia

From Higgs to Trump, what did this fall’s elections teach Canadians? 
Politics

From Higgs to Trump, what did this fall’s elections teach Canadians? 

OPINION: Ahead of a likely federal election next year, what can Canadians take away from the U.S., New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and B.C.? 

By Dale Smith
The state of trans rights, post 3 provincial elections 
Politics

The state of trans rights, post 3 provincial elections 

New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and B.C. voters all went to the polls, and largely rejected anti-trans rhetoric, but there are still some alarming trends

By Caitlin Hart
Queer and trans people should be wary of provincial parties’ shift to right
Politics

Queer and trans people should be wary of provincial parties’ shift to right

OPINION: In British Columbia, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, the rights of queer and trans people are on the ballot

By Dale Smith
What does the BC Conservative Party’s rise mean for queer and trans people?
Politics

What does the BC Conservative Party’s rise mean for queer and trans people?

An openly queer MLA just crossed the floor to join the formerly fringe party, while other Conservative candidates face scrutiny for anti-LGBTQ2S+ views

By Xtra Video
Inside the fight to add gender-affirming care to university health insurance plans
Trans Health

Inside the fight to add gender-affirming care to university health insurance plans

Students in British Columbia successfully campaigned to add gender affirming care to their school’s health insurance. That benefit is now available to 200,000 university students across Canada—but gaps remain

By Phoebe Fuller
Right-wing groups are planning transphobic demonstrations across Canada this week
Politics

Right-wing groups are planning transphobic demonstrations across Canada this week

A ragtag group under the 1 Million March 4 Children banner is calling for protests over queer-inclusive education. It’s unclear how extensive the groups are, but counter-protests are being organized too

By Jackie Richardson
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Why is British Columbia gatekeeping injectable HIV medication?
Health

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

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
How a Canadian court system officially ended misgendering in the courtroom
Justice

How a Canadian court system officially ended misgendering in the courtroom

British Columbia courts now require lawyers and litigants to state their name, honorifics and pronouns at the start of proceedings

By Niko Stratis
Trinity Western University drops controversial community covenant
Culture

Trinity Western University drops controversial community covenant

BC Christian university says it will stop making students promise not to have sex outside of heterosexual marriage

By Riley Sparks
More than 2,000 British Columbians are now on HIV-prevention pill
Sexual Health

More than 2,000 British Columbians are now on HIV-prevention pill

BC health minister touts success of the new and free PrEP program

By Niko Bell
Christian university Trinity Western loses fight over law school at Supreme Court
Kevin Kindred

Christian university Trinity Western loses fight over law school at Supreme Court

Supreme Court of Canada finds BC and Ontario law societies can refuse accreditation based on the school’s community covenant

By Arshy Mann
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BC’s HIV non-disclosure rules are falling behind
Analysis

BC’s HIV non-disclosure rules are falling behind

Why advocates are criticizing new guidelines

By Niko Bell
Misinformation is the real culprit in British Columbia HIV case
Opinion

Misinformation is the real culprit in British Columbia HIV case

Police and media left out key details of HIV non-disclosure charges

By Niko Bell
Vancouver protesters rally against LGBT-inclusive school program
Education

Vancouver protesters rally against LGBT-inclusive school program

By Niko Bell
This trans teenager is the driving force behind legislation to protect trans privacy in BC
Privacy

This trans teenager is the driving force behind legislation to protect trans privacy in BC

Astrid Neilson-Miller inspired the BC Greens to bring forward bills that would amend the province’s privacy laws

By Niko Bell
How a small BC pilot project is creating queer-friendly schools
Education

How a small BC pilot project is creating queer-friendly schools

Mandatory anti-homophobia policies were just the beginning

By Frederick Blichert
Why HIV prevention is still out of reach for many people in rural BC
Sexual Health

Why HIV prevention is still out of reach for many people in rural BC

PrEP may be free now, but who can access it?

By Niko Bell
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