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Two LGBTQ2S+ rights pioneers performed in front of dozens of Toronto students on the Day of Pink April 10. Noor Ra’fat Ibrahim has the sights and sounds from the day brimming with a message of acceptance.

A lot of restaurants and businesses have closed lately in Edmonton, which has happened for variety of reasons. But it is raising concern because several were major LGBTQ supporters. Joshua Wolchanski from the Fruit Loop Society of Alberta explains.

Students across Alberta took part in protests responding to Premier Danielle Smith’s LGBTQ2 policies. Meghan Cobb reports.

Frustration from youth opposed to Alberta’s proposed LGBTQ2 policies was evident at Calgary schools. Hundreds of students across the province participated in a school walkout. Sarah Offin reports.

There was a call for a change of heart from LGBTQ2 advocates in Alberta who met with an UCP cabinet minister Tuesday, after community members urged more consultation over the province’s parental rights proposals. Morgan Black reports.

Global News sits down with John McDougall, the Chair of the Edmonton Police Commission, to look at the organization’s responsibilities and his advocacy efforts for the LGBTQ2 community.

A new policy passed by council members in Woodstock, N.B., is resulting in LGBTQ+ organizations being unable to hang pride banners on lamp posts in the town during upcoming events this summer. As Silas Brown reports, the executive director of one activist group says she’s confused about the decision.

Aspen Cervo sits down with Breanna Karstens-Smith to preview a walkout they planned for Wednesday to protest new policies proposed by the UCP.

A Calgary church is showing solidarity with it’s LGBTQ+ community as it combines an Easter service with a drag show, resulting in the “Drag Me to Church” service. This year, Easter Sunday overlaps with International Transgender Day of Visibility. Craig Momney reports.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized Premier Danielle Smith and her government’s newly announced policies on transgender youth Friday, calling them the “most anti-LGBT policies anywhere in this country.” Trudeau called on Smith to “fight with us to defend the rights of vulnerable Canadians.”

In tonight’s top story: Some good news for the Royal family after months of woe. On Sunday, King Charles made his first public appearance since his cancer diagnosis in February. And, since Russia’s invasion began two years ago, Canada has welcomed nearly 300,000 Ukrainians seeking to escape the conflict on emergency visas. But Sunday marked...

NAIT is celebrating Pride Week in Edmonton. The week is filled with activities, workshops and panel discussions to educate people and to celebrate LGBTQ2 communities.

Prepare for a romantic rollercoaster ride as ‘Dating Unlocked’ returns with its second season, premiering on Valentine’s Day! Creator Charlie David and host Yaz Harris join us to talk about what’s in store for this season’s LGBTQ singles seeking genuine connections. From emphasizing the importance of communication, consent and fun ice-breaking activities.

Students walkout in protest of Alberta’s proposed LGBTQ2 policy changes. A new survey done by the City of Calgary suggests changes to transit security are having an impact. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of a massive power outage in downtown Calgary.

A blind man in Vernon is denied a taxi ride because of his service dog, an LGBTQ+ group rallies in solidarity with Alberta’s trans community, and two Vernon Winter Carnival exhibitors are living out their dreams.

Reaction continues to pour in following the Alberta government’s proposed LGBTQ2 policies. One particularly controversial aspect is a ban on allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sport. Sarah Offin has more on the conversations it’s sparking in the sporting community.

In Alberta, there were Saturday rallies in the province’s two largest cities to oppose Premier Danielle Smith’s sweeping new LGBTQ2S+ regulations on gender identity. Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley joined protesters in Edmonton, rallying simultaneously with another demonstration in Calgary. Kabilan Moulitharan and Craig Momney report.

The reaction continues after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced sweeping policy changes impacting LGBTQ2 children and parents. Sarah Offin reports.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a suite of new policy proposals aimed at gender identity and transgender youth, triggering political shockwaves across Canada. Some of the proposed changes impact gender-affirming medical treatments for minors and pronoun changes at school. ‘The West Block’ guest host David Akin speaks with Premier Smith about what prompted her to...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a suite of new policy proposals aimed at gender identity and transgender youth, triggering political shockwaves across Canada. Some of the proposed changes impact gender-affirming medical treatments for minors and pronoun changes at school. ‘The West Block’ guest host David Akin speaks with Premier Smith about what prompted her to...