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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

The Nova Scotia Queer Hockey League was founded by some members of the LGBTQ2 community after several weekly pick-up games in Halifax. The competition is set to launch in October.

Sunday night's awards show was kicked off by surprise guest Anne Murray, the native Nova Scotian presenting the 1st award of the evening.

The settlement clarifies what's allowed in Florida classrooms following the law's passage in 2022 prohibiting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades.

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

New Brunswick's seniors advocate says the province will need to rethink its long-term care offerings to respond to the needs of an increasingly diverse population.

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.

The open letter denouncing "alarming and destructive" anti-trans legislation was released by Canadian music superstars Tegan and Sara.

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.