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Ontario

It’s time for Canada to ban anti-gay conversion therapy
Opinion

It’s time for Canada to ban anti-gay conversion therapy

Only Ontario and Manitoba have taken legal steps to limit the practice

By Rob Salerno
Ontario will subsidize HIV-prevention drugs — and sooner than you think
Power

Ontario will subsidize HIV-prevention drugs — and sooner than you think

‘It’s not free, but it’s now accessible and affordable,’ pharmacist says

By Niko Bell
NDP politician Cheri DiNovo may be leaving politics, but her work on LGBT issues isn’t over
Power

NDP politician Cheri DiNovo may be leaving politics, but her work on LGBT issues isn’t over

DiNovo’s legacy on LGBT rights in Ontario includes banning conversion therapy, equal parenting laws, and a trans-rights bill

By Arshy Mann
Waiting for gender-confirming surgery in Ontario? The wait may get shorter next year
Health

Waiting for gender-confirming surgery in Ontario? The wait may get shorter next year

But barriers will remain, says one trans advocate in Sudbury

By Rosemary Newton
An Ontario preschool rejected a child because their parents are gay — and it’s totally legal
Power

An Ontario preschool rejected a child because their parents are gay — and it’s totally legal

The Ontario Human Rights Code includes an exemption that allows religious organizations to legally discriminate

By Arshy Mann
Ontario MPP Christine Elliott resigns
Power

Ontario MPP Christine Elliott resigns

During nine years as MPP, Elliott co-sponsored Toby’s Act and other LGBT rights bills

By HG Watson
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Quintessential Toronto
Travel

Quintessential Toronto

From beaches to markets, experiences that capture Toronto’s character

By Aefa Mulholland
Kingston Pride communications director resigns over leaked email
Power

Kingston Pride communications director resigns over leaked email

By HG Watson
Inside Out party guide 2015
Arts

Inside Out party guide 2015

The LGBT film festival offers great films and wild parties.

By Jeremy Willard
Catholic school board settles human rights complaint
Power

Catholic school board settles human rights complaint

Attention to story has made it easier to create safe spaces, says former student

By HG Watson
Sky Fairchild-Waller’s dance camp
Arts

Sky Fairchild-Waller’s dance camp

We hit the floor with the star of Tracey Norman’s what goes between

By Chris Dupuis
Why not live in Hamilton?
Culture

Why not live in Hamilton?

City boasts character, cheap real estate

By Saira Peesker
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Parks board can help new queer centre, says Jamie Lee Hamilton
Culture

Parks board can help new queer centre, says Jamie Lee Hamilton

Candidate says board has institutional ability to advance the centre

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Ontarians take stock after municipal elections
Power

Ontarians take stock after municipal elections

Mayor-elect John Tory will be closely watched by Toronto’s queer activists

By HG Watson
Former Gladaman’s Den owner seeking Ward 27 seat
Power

Former Gladaman’s Den owner seeking Ward 27 seat

Rob Wolvin takes aim at Kristyn Wong-Tam over condos

By Rob Salerno
Looking back with Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly
Power

Looking back with Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly

Exiting Toronto politician reflects on his journey to becoming an LGBT ally

By HG Watson
Selvadurai, De Sa shortlisted for Toronto Book Awards
Arts

Selvadurai, De Sa shortlisted for Toronto Book Awards

The murder of ‘shoeshine boy’ Emanuel Jacques; and, a powerful Sri Lankan matriarch reborn as a ghost

By Xtra Editor
Highlights of Capital Pride
Culture

Highlights of Capital Pride

New programming alongside festival favourites

By Julie Cruikshank
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