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Humpback whale intercourse observed for first time—and it was between two males
Video

Humpback whale intercourse observed for first time—and it was between two males

A new paper shows that an encounter between two males in January 2022 is the first documented instance of humpback whale sex

By Xtra Video
Fruiting bodies and friendship in queer middle age
Relationships

Fruiting bodies and friendship in queer middle age

Aging as a queer person brings surprising shifts in friendship 

By Joseph Osmundson
Miss Major, Big Freedia, Dykanite and trans science fiction on deck for Pride Month
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Miss Major, Big Freedia, Dykanite and trans science fiction on deck for Pride Month

Plus queer poetry and two big film festivals online

By S. Bear Bergman
As we reimagine our healthcare systems, we can’t leave trans people behind
Trans Health

As we reimagine our healthcare systems, we can’t leave trans people behind

OPINION: The pandemic has left healthcare on the brink of collapse. We have a chance to rebuild better

By V. Jo Hsu
Can injectable PrEP live up to the hype?
Health

Can injectable PrEP live up to the hype?

Following years of oral PrEP’s slow uptake, a new innovation is generating excitement around the highly effective drug

By Kevin Hurren
Antarctica just celebrated its biggest Polar Pride ever
Power

Antarctica just celebrated its biggest Polar Pride ever

Welcome to the absolute coolest Pride celebration on earth

By Oliver Haug
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The boys in the band
Arts

The boys in the band

Michael Sweeney is one of this season’s queer highlights at the TSO

By Matthew Hays
A little something to help you believe
Culture

A little something to help you believe

By Raziel Reid
Popping culture: When memes collide – meet Ikeas Homonkulus
Culture

Popping culture: When memes collide – meet Ikeas Homonkulus

By Simon Thibault
Apocalypstick: Third annual Out in Schools fundraiser
Culture

Apocalypstick: Third annual Out in Schools fundraiser

By Raziel Reid
Let’s go Fogo
Culture

Let’s go Fogo

Halifax design team incorporates queer identity, old-school printing and a hands-on approach

By Shannon Webb-Campbell
Bits and bites
Arts

Bits and bites

Danniel Oickle’s poetry has teeth

By Kandace Blaker
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Popping culture: Meet the mother of all ‘Call Me Maybe’ videos
Culture

Popping culture: Meet the mother of all ‘Call Me Maybe’ videos

By Simon Thibault
Empathy deficient
Vancouver

Empathy deficient

What the rioters and policy 5.45 opponents have in common

By Robin Perelle
Sensory Deprivation Tent
Culture

Sensory Deprivation Tent

By Sean Horlor
Artist Candace Sepulis is a powerhouse of creativity
Arts

Artist Candace Sepulis is a powerhouse of creativity

Halifax-based illustrator’s work is vibrant, clean and playful

By Shannon Webb-Campbell
Economic Diversification? We’ve got your diversity right here!
Toronto Diary

Economic Diversification? We’ve got your diversity right here!

By Rob Salerno
Express your governing values
Ottawa

Express your governing values

By Ariel Troster
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