Culture

Pride events around the world

Check out our list, from Amherst to Zurich

By Michael K Lavers

Video

Canadian filmmaker boycotts Tel Aviv’s queer film fest

Greyson protests Israel’s actions in Palestine

By Xtra.ca

Culture

Shaw launches media blitz against TV tax

Broadcasters say fee needed for local programming

By Rob Salerno

Power

Activist scores coup in Newfoundland

Education minister backs province-wide queer survey

By Kaj Hasselriis

Arts

Calgary’s Fairytales Film Fest launches May 28

Two-spirit focus at this year’s queer film fest

By Kevin Allen

Liberal Party of Canada

Turnabout is fair play

By dale_smith

Power

US Craigslist flap makes waves in Canada

Activist calls for restrictions on sex ads

By Greg Beneteau

Culture

Toronto men’s synchro swim club left Breathless

Team set to compete at World Outgames this summer

By Greg Beneteau

Power

Alberta’s Bill 44 unchanged after marathon debate

Controversial bill threatens lessons on sexuality

By Ted Kerr

Power

Marriage ruling sparks full day of protests in San Francisco

Thousands take to the streets after California Supreme Court upholds Prop 8

By Liz Highleyman

Culture

Does Ottawa suffer from gay brain drain?

Invest, take risks, get creative or Ottawa risks accelerating the flight of the city’s queer and cre

By Nick Taylor-Vaisey

Power

Scott Brison talks about the border and the last few weeks before summer

By dale_smith

Power

Shovels at the ready

By dale_smith

Canada

First-person: Countdown to the Prop 8 decision

Xtra freelancer reports from outside the California Supreme Court

By Chris Dupuis

Power

Canadians rally against Prop 8

Plus, our full coverage of the court decision

By Xtra.ca staff

Arts

Hip to be square: On Bodies are self-professed nerds

Montreal indie band set to release EP in June

By Deanne Smith

Arts

Montreal’s New Queers on the Block take their pants off

Up Yours! bills itself as a queer (strip) dance party

By Nisa Malli

Arts

Elton John teaming up with the Alberta Ballet

Show will delve into his struggles with his sexual orientation and his triumphs

By Kevin Allen