Toronto Diary

Lesbians critique Blue Is the Warmest Colour’s sex scene

By Jeremy Feist

Power

Hawaii: Gay marriage bill passes, awaits governor’s signature

Marriages can begin as early as Dec 2

By Natasha Barsotti

Opinion

From the Speakers

DJ John Caffery presents his top-10 tracks of the moment

By MICHAEL BABB

Power

Senegal: Five women arrested for violating country’s anti-gay law

Lesbian advocacy group says women are facing increased scrutiny

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Wreath laid in Toronto in remembrance of LGBT military sacrifices

Egale Canada working with the city to build monument to honour queer service members

By Andi Schwartz

Power

Canadian Blood Services grilled at Gay Men’s Health Summit

New five-year deferral still discriminatory, critics say

By Nathaniel Christopher

Power

Queer activists condemn Quebec’s proposed ‘Charter of Values’

More than 100 people have signed an open letter calling Charter ‘incompatible with equality’

By Richard Burnett

Opinion

Dancing with the Dumpster, Episode 3

The saga continues with our fabulous drag queen hosts

By Xtra Editor

Power

Bangladesh: Government moves to recognize hijra as separate gender identity

Decision made at cabinet meeting: report

By Natasha Barsotti

Looking pretty

Preview of HBO’s new gay show, Looking

By Andrew Jacome

Review: Dallas Buyers Club

New film starring Matthew McConaughey brings AIDS back into the headlines

By Steven Bereznai

Power

The hidden campaign to free Tarek and John

Naomi Klein reveals the power players behind the fight

By Andrea Houston

Travel

Vienna

‘City of Waltzes’ retains the elegance of centuries past

By Xtra Editor

Arts

The return of riot grrrl Kathleen Hanna

The Punk Singer is a new documentary about the famed Bikini Kill singer

By Nicolas Kazamia

All about Bette

TIFF highlights Bette Davis gold with The Hard Way: The Films Of Bette Davis

By Sissydude

Opinion

In praise of the Church Street parklets

It would be a shame to get rid of the Village’s street-side seating before it’s even seen a full summer

By Danny Glenwright

Culture

Mastering manscaping

Bode Spa and Medi-Wellness centre puts men’s fears and discomforts around grooming in those sensitive areas to rest

By Nick Green

Travel

Zurich

In Switzerland’s most affluent city, a relaxed spirit focuses on the water

By Xtra Editor