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Coming Out

Liberal government may not compensate men convicted under anti-gay laws, FOI suggests
Power

Liberal government may not compensate men convicted under anti-gay laws, FOI suggests

By Dylan C Robertson
Why a young straight theatre-maker wrote a play about queer women
Arts

Why a young straight theatre-maker wrote a play about queer women

Aaron Jan’s new show, Swan challenges the roles typically reserved for straight white men

By Chris Dupuis
How a new collective is bringing together Ottawa’s queer community
Arts

How a new collective is bringing together Ottawa’s queer community

Queering613 hosts queer events and workshops to help the community feel less alone

By Jeremy Willard
Six queer horror films to stay in and watch on Halloween 2016
Arts

Six queer horror films to stay in and watch on Halloween 2016

Forget going out — you can get your cheap scares straight from your couch

By Chris Dupuis
Five films and digital-media works to look out for at ImagineNATIVE 2016
Arts

Five films and digital-media works to look out for at ImagineNATIVE 2016

In its 17th year, this film and media arts festival brings Toronto the best of indigenous culture, cinema and art

By Chris Dupuis
Rainbow Railroad hires Kimahli Powell as new executive director
Power

Rainbow Railroad hires Kimahli Powell as new executive director

Powell comes to the job with extensive non-profit development and advocacy experience

By Rob Easton
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Paying respects to jazz musician Billy Tipton
Opinion

Paying respects to jazz musician Billy Tipton

The transgender jazz star deserves, at the very least, the pronouns of his choosing

By Jeremy Willard
‘da Kink in My Hair: ‘da musical
Arts

‘da Kink in My Hair: ‘da musical

After 15 years, Trey Anthony’s theatrical success comes to Ottawa as a musical

By Chris Dupuis
Why two young queer artists are self-producing their own play
Arts

Why two young queer artists are self-producing their own play

The producers of Tire Swing are asking queer audiences to take a chance on lesser-known works

By Chris Dupuis
An ode to pre-teen redheads everywhere
Arts

An ode to pre-teen redheads everywhere

Johnnie Walker’s Redheaded Stepchild grows from a stage play to a published book

By Chris Dupuis
Thirteen coming-out stories to read on National Coming Out Day 2016
Opinion

Thirteen coming-out stories to read on National Coming Out Day 2016

From reported stories to personal essays, coming out in 2016 is a multi-faceted experience

By Eternity Martis
A gay werewolf tale from the 12th century
Opinion

A gay werewolf tale from the 12th century

The king gets laid by a furry guy in a romantic tale by Marie de France

By Michael Lyons
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Can one party welcome bears, club kids, hipsters and leather folks?
Arts

Can one party welcome bears, club kids, hipsters and leather folks?

Why Pitbull Events refuses to be another niche party in a sea of Toronto’s sexual subcultures

By Mike Miksche
BDSM with an 80-year-old top (Part 2)
Opinion

BDSM with an 80-year-old top (Part 2)

Another reason to respect your elders

By Devon Delacroix
Playing gay chat roulette (Part 1)
Opinion

Playing gay chat roulette (Part 1)

The largest peep show on earth

By Mike Miksche
Juno nominee Ria Mae on being out and taking her ‘Clothes Off’
Arts

Juno nominee Ria Mae on being out and taking her ‘Clothes Off’

Will she ever tour with Tegan and Sara?

By Adrienne Ascah
BDSM with an 80-year-old top (Part 1)
Opinion

BDSM with an 80-year-old top (Part 1)

Another reason to respect your elders

By Devon Delacroix
Gay, straight or just Craigslist (Part 3)
Opinion

Gay, straight or just Craigslist (Part 3)

Does honesty matter?

By Mike Miksche
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