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HIV/AIDS

A friend, an uncle, a lover: Three people reflect on loved ones lost to AIDS
HIV/AIDS

A friend, an uncle, a lover: Three people reflect on loved ones lost to AIDS

Stories from friends, family and lovers of the departed—people who continue to remember and fight to never forget

By Arvin Joaquin
What does ‘undetectable’ mean?
Video

What does ‘undetectable’ mean?

By Xtra Video
Canada’s hidden HIV epidemic
Opinion

Canada’s hidden HIV epidemic

Most HIV-positive people can’t transmit the virus, so why are there still more than 2,000 new infections in this country every year?

By Laurie Edmiston
22 iconic pop culture moments that changed the world’s perception of HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS

22 iconic pop culture moments that changed the world’s perception of HIV/AIDS

By Natalie Wee
Are we doing enough to help folks aging with HIV?

Are we doing enough to help folks aging with HIV?

A whole new set of challenges arise as people living with HIV get older

Created for Heart of Richmond AIDS Society
One pill can prevent HIV. Can another prevent syphilis?
Analysis

One pill can prevent HIV. Can another prevent syphilis?

Some researchers think the same antibiotic that treats syphilis could also prevent it

By Niko Bell
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This film explores the legacy of HIV/AIDS stigma
HIV/AIDS

This film explores the legacy of HIV/AIDS stigma

By Xtra Video
What does ‘undetectable’ really mean?
Health

What does ‘undetectable’ really mean?

Things you need to know about the HIV breakthrough

By Niko Bell
The gay cop trying to fix the relationship between Toronto’s LGBT communities and the police
Policing

The gay cop trying to fix the relationship between Toronto’s LGBT communities and the police

Toronto police have been under intense scrutiny over their relationship with the LGBT community, but Danielle Bottineau welcomes the criticism

By Arshy Mann
Five things to understand about Saskatchewan’s immune-resistant HIV crisis
HIV/AIDS

Five things to understand about Saskatchewan’s immune-resistant HIV crisis

Mutated strains of HIV are making people sicker. Here’s what we can do about it

By Niko Bell
The unbreakable circle of HIV stigma
Opinion

The unbreakable circle of HIV stigma

‘I did a human thing: I caught a virus. Nothing worse than that’

By Community-Based Research Centre, Rob Gair
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
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To see the future of HIV/AIDS activism, we must celebrate the past

To see the future of HIV/AIDS activism, we must celebrate the past

A look back at key victories that got us to where we are today

Created for Pride Toronto
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
Why this Nova Scotia boxer’s acquittal is big news for Canadian HIV criminalization
Analysis

Why this Nova Scotia boxer’s acquittal is big news for Canadian HIV criminalization

By Niko Bell
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
Why role-play is more complex than you think
Hard Labour

Why role-play is more complex than you think

From language, limits and safewords, each situation has its own set of unique challenges

By Devon Delacroix
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