LGBTQ2

• New cafe in Church-Wellesley Village a ‘healing’ space for Toronto’s queer community

  Rowan Jetté Knox and Dani Gaede, who are both transgender, opened Understory Cafe to give queer people a quiet third space in the Village.

  Canada

  Jun 18
  
• Critics say Canada’s new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger

  An LGBTQ refugee advocacy group says Canada's new border law could put vulnerable asylum seekers at risk of being returned to countries where they face persecution.

  Canada

  Jun 13
  
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• Inclusivity top of mind as player returns to home ice 20 years later

  After walking away from hockey for over 20 years, Matt Kenny is returning to the ice to send a message to young athletes: everyone belongs.

  Sports

  Jun 11
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• Pride flag burning and theft from Ontario school under OPP investigation

  One week after a Pride flag was burned at an Oxford County school, a replacement flag has been stolen, OPP say.

  Crime

  Jun 8
• Toronto’s kiki ballroom scene creating a ‘really beautiful culture,’ members say

  A space for performance, self-expression and chosen family is growing in Toronto — it's all a part of the ballroom scene in the queer community.

  Canada

  Jun 4
• Canada’s Pride festivals ask feds for $9M over 3 years to help with rising costs

  The funding being requested is for on rising infrastructure costs, bringing in talent and the pullback of corporate sponsors and would be distributed across 200 Pride festivals.

  Perspectives

  Mar 24
• Life is getting more difficult for trans people living in Alberta, advocates say

  Growing up in rural Alberta, and affirming her identity as a trans woman, sent Anna Murphy on a path that eventually led her back to Calgary.

  Canada

  Jan 27
• Canadian Nexus applicants can no longer pick ‘X’ for gender after U.S. rule

  The change took effect in February 2025 following an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump that said the American government will only recognize male or female.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2025
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• Realtor helping LGBTQ2 Americans find acceptance by relocating to N.S.

  Currently, Jody Allen is working with Americans from several states who are interested in moving to Nova Scotia. 

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2025
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• Lethbridge 2025 Pride Parade celebrates visibility and community

  Lethbridge hosted its biggest Pride Parade ever Saturday, with thousands celebrating identity, solidarity and the importance of being seen.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2025