Homophobia

• Toronto’s newest councillor resigns hours after she was appointed

  Rosemarie Bryan quit as the successor to former Coun. Michael Ford after homophobic past social media posts surfaced.

  Politics

  Jun 25
  
• Anti-hate experts concerned about rise in online threats toward LGBTQ2S+ events in Canada

  The Canadian Anti-Hate Network says 'groomer' narratives are being spread across social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok this year. 

  Canada

  Jun 24
  
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• Pride flags, decorations vandalized throughout Wellington and Perth counties: OPP

  Ontario Provinical Police say the incidents have occurred in the Township of Mapleton, Township of North Perth and the Town of Minto during Pride Month.

  Crime

  Jun 15
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• Assault charge laid in alleged homophobic beating of Nanaimo student

  Spencer Frey, who attends Vancouver Island University, was at a party on Nanaimo's Old Slope Place on March 27 when the incident happened. 

  Crime

  May 29
• Rainbow Lethbridge Pride crosswalk vandalized by tire tracks

  The vibrant colours of the Pride crosswalk in downtown Lethbridge are now disfigured by streaks of black rubber, and it isn't the first time this type of vandalism has happened.

  Perspectives

  May 26
• Edmonton mayor makes historic proclamation of Pride Corner on Whyte

  What began as a counter-protest to show support for the LGBTQ community will receive historic proclamation from Edmonton's mayor on Friday.

  Features

  May 13
• Westmount students hold walkout, call for more support for students who face discrimination

  Students at Westmount Secondary School in Hamilton walked out of class on Wednesday to protest what they say is a lack of action from school staff in addressing discrimination.

  Canada

  May 4
• Founder reflects on International Transgender Day of Visibility

  "Almost all the families that come to us for help now have a child who is trans," said Anne Creighton, president of Toronto PFLAG.

  Canada

  Mar 31
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• University of Guelph investigating report that student used homophobic slur on social media

  The University of Guelph says it is investigating a report made by a popular YouTuber that an engineering student made a homophobic slur on social media.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2021
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• Hockey Canada ‘maltreatment’ rule outlines enforcement for discrimination on and off ice

  'We believe this... will allow players of all ages to enjoy our game free from abuse, discrimination, racism and all forms of maltreatment.'

  Sports

  Aug 25, 2021