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A national monument is being unveiled in Ottawa to commemorate survivors of the “LGBT Purge”. Members of the LGBTQ2S+ community were involved in decades-long systemic employment discrimination that saw targeting, investigating and in many cases firing by the federal government for their sexual orientation and/or gender identity from the 1950s-1990s. Michelle Douglas, survivor and Executive...

It was considered a dark time for many LGBTQ2S Canadians who served in the military, RCMP and federal public service when the “purge” occurred. From the 1950s to 90s, National Defence, the Mounties and the public service weeded out homosexuals, seen as vulnerable to enemies of state. Now – decades later, a monument to reflect...

Kids and teens who identify as LGBTQ2S+ experience higher rates of emotional distress. Rachel Toyonaga, nurse practitioner with Kids Care Clinic, joins Ross Hull to discuss how teachers and parents can recognize the warning signs of a child in distress and build a safe environment.

Various LGBTQ organizations in Edmonton raised concerns about the presence of police at this year’s pride festival and parade. Edmonton Pride Festival is preparing to hold a news conference on Tuesday to give more details behind their decisions. Katherine Ludwig reports.

A team of Winnipeg designers, architects, and knowledge keepers created the Thunderhead Monument; a national monument recognizing the LGBT Purge. Global’s Marney Blunt has the story.

Friday again marks deadline day for Canada and the United States to finalize a deal that would cushion the Canadian economy from the devastating blow of 50 per cent American tariffs. After initially managing a 3-day deadline extension from the White House, Canadian officials are once again in Washington trying get a deal over the...

Quebec’s LGBTQ+ community is mourning the loss of a pioneer in the fight for equal rights. Longtime gay rights activist Michael Hendricks has died. As Phil Carpenter reports, those who knew him say his advocacy leaves a lasting legacy that continues to inspire others.

As Pride Month 2026 comes to a close, all Canadians can continue to support and celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Jennifer Boyce, Director of Communications at Egale Canada, joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss the slow progress of building strong and welcoming queer communities in Canada, and the world that still needs to be done.

As Pride season gets underway, many organizations across Canada are feeling a large funding gap.  LGBTQ2S+ advocate Myles Sexton joins Ross Hull to share the impact this is having on services and what you can do to help.

A space for performance, self-expression and chosen family is growing in Toronto — it’s all part of the ‘Ballroom’ scene. As Megan King reports, these spaces — rooted in Black and Latino, queer and trans communities are shaping the future of LGBTQ+ culture in the city.

The Edmonton Pride Festival is responding to concerns over Edmonton Police Service involvement in its upcoming events. The concerns come after multiple 2SLGBTQ organizations pulled out of the festival and parade just days before they are scheduled to begin. Jasmine King reports.

Hanlan’s Point Beach on the Toronto Island is suffering from serious erosion. It’s one of the world’s oldest LGBTQ2S+ gathering spaces. Now, advocacy groups are calling on the city to do more to address the problem so it can continue to serve the community. Nicole Di Donato has more.

Before the rainbow crosswalks, Pride parties and parades, Toronto’s Church-Wellesley Village was a refuge for the 2SLGBTQ+ community searching for safety and belonging. Through the memories of longtime resident and business owner George Pratt, who has lived and worked in the Village through the decades, Liem Vu explores the neighbourhood’s resilience through the AIDS crisis,...

The Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival is back in Toronto for its 36th year with more than 100 films from 21 countries. Global News’ Liem Vu speaks with executive director Carly Beath and filmmaker Adam Shankman about this year’s theme of “collective effervescence,” the importance of queer storytelling and the festival’s opening night comedy “STOP!...

The Peterborough AIDS Resource Network (PARN) held a “GBMSM Symposium” on Thursday -– bringing together local service providers and community members to discuss ways to strengthen supports for those 2SLGBTQ+ community. Madeleine McColl reports.

Two weeks after the LGBTQ2 community rallied around one of their own in a time of crisis, Anna Murphy is ready to share her story and the reality of living as a trans woman in Alberta. A warning, this story deals with a difficult subject involving mental health. Meghan Cobb has more.

Experts and advocates say they’ve seen a significant impact in the mental health of trans people over the past two years, as members of Alberta’s LGBTQ2 community share what it’s like living in the province. Meghan Cobb has more.

As people in B.C. come to grips with the tragedy that has unfolded in Tumbler Ridge, we speak with Amelia Newbert of the 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy group Skipping Stone about how the suspected shooter’s trans identify is being used to fuel misinformation online.

As members of Calgary’s LGBTQ2 community continue to support activist Anna Murphy’s recovery, there is a renewed focus on the severe impact of cyberbullying and the growing amount of online hate. Meghan Cobb has more.

The province has unveiled a new action plan in support of the LGBTQ+ community. The plan is informed by feedback from Nova Scotians and aims to improve equity and safety for queer and trans people. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.