Power

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

Power

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

Power

Will Vancouver Pride also ban uniformed police officers?

Police don’t belong at Pride, says Black Lives Matter Vancouver cofounder

By Derek Brown

Power

Pride Toronto members vote to keep police out of the Pride parade

At the AGM, all of Black Lives Matter’s demands for Pride were approved

By Eternity Martis

Hot and steamy affairs at Canada’s coldest Pride festival

Glitzing up the mountain for Whistler Pride 2017

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Power

Should Pride applicants have to prove that they’re LGBT-friendly?

A proposal to restrict participation in Halifax Pride raises questions about queer credentials, free speech and safe spaces

By Derek Brown

Power

Vancouver Pride cuts some events to focus on core, AGM hears

New managers say VPS committed to consulting community, especially marginalized groups

By Nathaniel Christopher

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

Queer Calgary is changing and growing

Calgary isn’t the cowtown you remember it to be

Created for Calgary Pride

Video

Powerful speakers from Pride Toronto’s town hall

From debates over police inclusion to support for Black Lives Matter

By Rob Easton

Power

Pride Toronto under fire at first town hall

Board grilled on accessibility, anti-black racism and police involvement in future Pride parades

By Arshy Mann

Five must-sees at Calgary Pride

What to do when pride stampedes into town

Created for Calgary Pride

Culture

Toronto’s 519 raises record $500,000 over Pride weekend

More than 40,000 people attended annual Green Space Festival

By Arshy Mann

Rae Spoon’s upbeat outlook on the future of Calgary’s queer scene

The musician and author is this year’s grand marshal for Calgary Pride

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Arts

Ottawa’s Swizzles is keen to get you on the water

Bartender behind return of annual cruise confesses passion for boats

By Jeremy Willard

Arts

Kids in the Hall star headlining at Ottawa Pride

Scott Thompson to host Yuk Yuk’s, receive CCGSD award

By Jeremy Willard

Culture

Meet Capital Pride’s 10-year-old parade grand marshal

Charlie Lowthian-Rickert talks about trans rights and activism

By Adrienne Ascah