MMIWG

A trans woman was found dead in Toronto. A trans woman went missing. Why do we still not have answers?

The body of an unidentified trans woman was found in August, and Alloura Wells, 27, hasn’t been seen since July

By Arshy Mann

Power

Torontonians mourn lives lost on Trans Day of Remembrance

‘Until there are no deaths due to transphobia, we will commemorate every single year,’ NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo says

By Arshy Mann

Toronto

Out in Toronto: Nov 16–22, 2017

Choice events in the city this week

By Jeremy Willard

Toronto

Out in Ottawa: Nov 16–30, 2017

Choice events in the city

By Jeremy Willard

Toronto

Toronto’s gay village to get four dedicated neighbourhood police officers

Critics say that increased mental health supports, not more police, are solution

By Arshy Mann

This group for autistic LGBT people is creating new conversations in Toronto

Autistiqueers was formed to address the intersection between being queer, trans and autistic

Created for Community One Foundation

Power

Toronto trans memorial erased for the second time

‘It’s brutal and it’s very difficult to not see it as directly pointed at the trans community,’ says Nicki Ward

By Arshy Mann

Toronto

Out in Toronto: Nov 9–15, 2017

Choice events in the city this week

By Jeremy Willard

Culture

Less is more than just new queer bar in Toronto’s west end

From sober parties to phone-free space, Less Bar wants to offer a different kind of welcoming place for the whole community

By Arshy Mann

Opinion

Project Marie was about morality and respectability — that’s why it could happen again tomorrow

Disputes over public space end up with marginalized people losing out

By Arshy Mann

Lessons for today’s activists taken from queer history

A look back at battles fought and how they can be applied to 2017

Created for Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives

Pride

How Pride became a business — and lost its soul along the way

Here’s what Canadian Prides are doing to vet sponsors. Is it enough?

By Rebecca Rose

Event listings

Out in Toronto: Nov 2–8, 2017

Choice events in the city this week

By Jeremy Willard

Power

Toronto police regret lack of LGBT outreach before undercover park sting

Police defend Project Marie but say more consultation should’ve been done

By Arshy Mann

Toronto

Out in Toronto: Oct 26–Nov 1, 2017

Choice events in the city this week

By Jeremy Willard

Power

Toronto police extend investigation into two missing gay men

Police have followed up on 150 leads regarding Selim Esen and Andrew Kinsman, but still don’t know what happened to them

By Arshy Mann

Toronto

The Steady, a pillar of Toronto’s queer west scene, is closing down

Co-founder hopes the space will be remembered for good vibes and ‘sweaty, sexy dance parties’

By Arshy Mann

Arts

Meet the queer and two-spirit Indigenous artists sharing their stories for ImagineNATIVE 2017

In its 18th year, the event is showcasing a widely diverse selection of films

By Chris Dupuis