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Organizations across the country are gearing up for what they describe as the largest LGBTQ+ mobilization since the push for marriage equality.

An organization in St. Albert that provides community supports for LGBTQ2 individuals has announced it has ceased operations as of May 3, but will have one final event May 26.

The profile of victims in hate-related incidents showed little change in 2023, according to police in Hamilton, Ont. The number of reports, however, rose 26 per cent.

Indigenous women, girls and LGBTQ peoples are six times more likely to be murdered than their non-Indigenous counterparts, the First Nations Leadership Council said.

The city launched a strategy to revitalize the historic LGBTQ district after locals raised concerns amid intersecting homelessness, drug use and mental health issues in the area.

Activists are urging the Liberal government to put more action behind its condemnation of homophobic legislation in Uganda and Ghana. 

The event, named "Let Kids Be Kids Town Hall", is organized by the Calgary-Lougheed United Conservative Party Constituency Association.

According to an agenda posted on the Town of Drumheller website, council will be asked to approve changes to the policy to make sure it aligns with the town's intentions on Monday.

In February, a slim majority of the town voted to fly only government flags and paint crosswalks in a white striped pattern.

Ruby Chopstix was crowned the first drag artist-in-residence at the Rainbow Resource Centre, a Winnipeg organization advocating for LGBTQ2 residents. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office says his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, will visit Canada next month. Meloni is set to visit Toronto on March 2 in her first visit.

A New Brunswick mayor is defending her town’s new policy that will prohibit Pride banners to be displayed on lampposts in the community.

Health Canada is changing its screening criteria for sperm donors, removing previous questions directed at some gay and bisexual men.

On Tuesday, some leaders from the province's LGBTQ2 community met with a cabinet minister to discuss the development.

Progressive and LGBTQ+ groups say organizers of Vancouver's Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown this weekend rejected their applications to take part.

Kelowna, B.C.-based Advocacy Canada is holding a rally Sunday in support of trans youth in Alberta who face policy changes that may reduce their access to existing services.

Advocates are hoping the Alberta government will provide funding for fertility treatments in the province, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Brittney Griner was arrested in 2022 after Russian officials said they found a vape cartridge of hashish oil in her luggage at Moscow's airport.

In California and other Western states, courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless encampments if shelter space is lacking.

It's not clear when the judicial review of changes to New Brunswick's gender identity policy will be completed, with a number of issues still to be resolved before trial.