Power

Strut Walk falls short of fundraising targets

But Mosaic BC says foundation’s grant is keeping its program for refugees afloat

By Vincent Matak

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

Power

Meet some volunteers in Vancouver’s ‘circles of hope’

Why they spend months sponsoring LGBT refugees they’ve never met

By Tessa Vikander

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

Power

Pride Toronto apologizes for history of anti-blackness

Agrees to all BLMTO’s demands but decision on police involvement will fall to dispute panel

By Arshy Mann

Opinion

The fear, guilt and promise of seeking refuge in Canada

Lessons learned two years into living in Vancouver

By Ahmed Danny Ramadan

Power

Tory byelection proves giving in to homophobes still works, but for how long?

Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown is trying to win over homophobes and progressives, but that strategy won’t scale up to a provincial election

By Rob Salerno

Power

Gay Caribbean man granted refugee status after three year fight

Immigration and Refugee Board reverses earlier decisions

By Arshy Mann

Opinion

Three Amigos’ sunny ways obscure dangers migrants face

University of Toronto report details abuses against LGBT people

By Maia Rotman

Power

Feds decide against creating diplomat for LGBT issues

US special envoy says Canada can still lead through diaspora, business outreach

By Dylan C Robertson

Power

Canada needs to step up for LGBT people abroad, say activists

Recommendations include streamlining refugees, working with diaspora

By Dylan C Robertson

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Tunisian gay activist denied visa to Canada

Ramy Ayari and his Montreal hosts want Canada to change its visa policy

By Dylan C Robertson

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Court overturns decision to deport gay Caribbean asylum seeker

Rolston Ryan’s case will return to Refugee Appeal Division

By Arshy Mann

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Rainbow Refugee seeks permanent sponsor program

After resettling 58 people in five years, group wants LGBT refugees fast-tracked

By Dylan C Robertson

Power

Rainbow Railroad sees increase in operations

Donations and community outreach means more services offered by Toronto-based organization

By Arshy Mann

Power

Vancouver group can help bring in LGBT Syrians, government says

Cost-sharing program with Rainbow Refugee Society to help relocate queer refugees

By Dylan C Robertson

Power

LGBT safety in St Kitts and Nevis

Progress comes slowly for officials, police

By Arshy Mann

Power

Liberal support for LGBT Syrian refugees lacking, says NDP

Garrison raises concerns that immigration department is not doing enough

By Dylan C Robertson