Top Results For: lgbtq

October is LGBTQ2S+ History Month, coinciding with historical milestones including this Sunday’s National Coming Out Day. Craig Baird, historian and host of Canadian History Ehx, joins our Ross Hull to discuss this important month of reflection.

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...

The City of Edmonton is taking steps to help businesses become more inclusive for the LGBTQ2 community. Nicole Stillger has more on what it means to be Rainbow Registered.

The Department of Defence and Alberta are highlighting their military partnership ahead of the referendum. The Edmonton Public School Board passes a motion to ensure education for immigrant students. A ride-along with Edmonton police shows how its HELP program aids the city’s homeless. The City of Edmonton takes steps to help businesses be more inclusive...

A terrible story involving a gang of youth is emerging from the north shore. Unsuspecting victims are being lured to quiet aras on teh LGBTQ+ dating site Grindr. Police say when they arrive they ae swarmed and assaulted by a group of young people. Rumina Daya reports.

Calgary Pride Week is officially underway, marking a week of events celebrating visibility, creativity, and belonging in the LGBTQ2 community. This year’s events are spread throughout the city, but are also taking place as many organizations face financial struggles. Meghan Cobb has more.

A well known LGBTQ+ bar in Halifax says they’re at risk of closing down. The co-owners of Rumours Cabaret are calling on the community to help keep the community space afloat, saying they have a two month window to secure their lease. Mitchell Bailey has the story.

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...

‘Day of Pink International’ is a volunteer-led charity that works to eliminate homophobia, transphobia and 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination. This year’s campaign, ‘INSPIRE’ marks the 50th anniversary of the Montreal Olympic Raids and the 55th anniversary of the ‘We Demand’ protest. Jeremy Dias, creator of the Day of Pink International, joins our Jaden Lee-Lincoln to discuss their...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,...