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Ottawa

Canadians already on PrEP while drug sits in regulatory limbo
Opinion

Canadians already on PrEP while drug sits in regulatory limbo

You’re HIV-negative. You’d like to stay that way. Is a daily dose of pre-exposure prophylaxis the solution?

By Marcus McCann
Fabulous at 20
Arts

Fabulous at 20

Tone Cluster celebrates two decades of song

By Julie Cruikshank
Glitz of Sochi Olympics can’t hide brutality of Russian discrimination
Video

Glitz of Sochi Olympics can’t hide brutality of Russian discrimination

Online gaybashing videos cause outrage

By Frank Prendergast
Vancouverites join global protest against Sochi sponsors
Power

Vancouverites join global protest against Sochi sponsors

About 80 people attended the rally, one of 21 that took place in 15 countries

By Nathaniel Christopher
Why I’m saying nyet to Sochi Winter Games
Vancouver

Why I’m saying nyet to Sochi Winter Games

Vancouver West End MLA says there’s no fun to be had when hate prospers

By Spencer Chandra Herbert
A slippery sleuth
Culture

A slippery sleuth

A Finger Slip is a Sherlock Holmes fan-fiction-inspired fan-film

By Michael Lyons
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Seven queer multisport gatherings in 2014
Culture

Seven queer multisport gatherings in 2014

From Cleveland to Copenhagen, there are plenty of places to compete without fear of persecution

By Keph Senett
Muskoka Lakes in winter
Travel

Muskoka Lakes in winter

The allure of off-season in Ontario’s cottage country

By Keph Senett
Study says steroid use among gay, bi boys higher than straight peers
Health

Study says steroid use among gay, bi boys higher than straight peers

Bullying, depression, body-image issues possible reasons for disparity

By Niko Bell
Sailors and beards and bears, oh my!
Culture

Sailors and beards and bears, oh my!

By Michael Lyons
Gay Vancouver councillor optimistic after meeting with IOC in Sochi
Power

Gay Vancouver councillor optimistic after meeting with IOC in Sochi

Olympics officials ‘obviously don’t want a repeat’ of human-rights fallout from Russia: Tim Stevenson

By Niko Bell
Scotland legalizes same-sex marriage
Power

Scotland legalizes same-sex marriage

Lawmakers voted 105 to 18 in favour of the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill

By Niko Bell
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Russia: Teenager investigated for being openly gay
Power

Russia: Teenager investigated for being openly gay

Ninth-grader said to have spread information that could lead to ‘distorted ideas’ about sexuality

By Niko Bell
Sexapalooza returns to Ottawa
Sex

Sexapalooza returns to Ottawa

Three-day event livens up winter with titillating shows and saucy vendors

By Julie Cruikshank
Maximum relaxation
Culture

Maximum relaxation

Nordik Spa-Nature offers a flawless and blissful retreat in the woods

By Phil Villeneuve
France: Thousands take to streets to protest gay-rights advances
Power

France: Thousands take to streets to protest gay-rights advances

Interior minister suggests country is seeing formation of a ‘Tea Party à la française’

By Niko Bell
Mark Tewksbury talks Sochi ahead of Feb 7 opening ceremonies
Power

Mark Tewksbury talks Sochi ahead of Feb 7 opening ceremonies

Former Olympian says human rights should be considered when choosing host cities

By Douglas Boyce
Coca-Cola’s Super Bowl ad featuring gay dads gets mixed reviews
Power

Coca-Cola’s Super Bowl ad featuring gay dads gets mixed reviews

Reactions range from homophobic to supportive to critical of Sochi sponsorship

By Niko Bell
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