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Pride Toronto clears first hurdle to keep city funding

A full council vote on Pride Toronto funding to come on May 24

By Arshy Mann

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Judge hobbles class-action lawsuit against ‘gay zombies’ that crashed Toronto Pride

But Bill Whatcott will have to reveal his associates and backers, court rules

By Arshy Mann

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Black Lives Matter say they feel betrayed by Vancouver police and Pride

Why didn’t police intervene sooner to pre-empt attack on this anti-racism rally, and what does it say about marching in Pride?

By Derek Brown

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Toronto city councillors threatening to cut Pride funding for excluding police floats

Suburban councillor is introducing motion to defund Pride next month

By Arshy Mann

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This group wants to throw a rival LGBT parade that includes cops on the same day as Toronto Pride

Unity and Inclusion Toronto is asking for donations to help fund an alternative parade

By Arshy Mann

Drag Queens are taking over Big White

Okanagan queens Sparkle and Sasha will co-host the inaugural Peak Pride

Created for Peak Pride

Opinion

I fought the cops in the 1990s and I support Black Lives Matter now

True inclusion should not be subject to popularity contests

By Greg Armstrong-Morris

Small town, big Pride

The quiet mountain town of Jasper is bustling with anticipation

Created for Jasper Pride

Opinion

Ten things you might not know about the Vancouver Pride Society

Co-executive director shares a behind-the-scenes look at the VPS

By Andrea Arnot

Opinion

Vancouver police have come a long way. That doesn’t mean they should march in Pride

Ignoring Black Lives Matter means forgetting the lessons Jim Deva fought to teach us

By Robin Perelle

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Vancouver Pride condemns racist backlash against BLM and apologizes for slow response

‘We must all do our part to speak out against it whenever we see it,’ VPS says

By Derek Brown

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Vancouver Pride says all options still open regarding police at parade

Petition to support police garners nearly 2,600 signatures, Pride says all feedback welcome

By Derek Brown

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Meeting between Vancouver police and LGBT community cancelled

Organizers say meeting will be rescheduled

By James Goldie

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Vancouver police will march in 2017 Pride parade

News comes after Halifax and Toronto police announce they will not participate in their city’s upcoming Pride

By Derek Brown

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What feedback did the Vancouver Pride Society get from the LGBT community?

VPS completed its latest round of consultations regarding Vancouver Pride 2017

By Derek Brown

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Toronto police chief pulls out of Pride parade

But it’s just ‘hollow statements’ until police really change, says BLMTO co-founder

By Matthew DiMera

Opinion

Toronto police demonstrate inclusiveness by Tasering man, making HIV-phobic comment

‘He’s going to spit in your face, you’re going to get AIDS,’ officer says to witness filming the incident

By Arshy Mann

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What’s the LGBT community saying about Pride Toronto’s decision on BLMTO’s demands?

Some community members applauding decision to ban uniformed police, while others opposed

By James Goldie