LGBTQ2

• Biologist Carin Bondar wins divisive Chilliwack School Board byelection

  Byelections for municipal office positions generally tend to draw poor turnout, but Saturday's vote saw more than 10,000 Chilliwack residents cast a ballot.

  Politics

  Feb 14
• No plans in Ottawa for conversion therapy bylaw, mayor says after Kingston moves toward ban

  Ottawa's mayor says he does not immediately plan follow in Kingston's lead to ban conversion therapy practices municipally, citing concerns of a legal challenge.

  Health

  Jan 18
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• Toronto Catholic District School Board reposts LGBTQ2 resource link on website after criticism

  Toronto's Catholic school board has reinstated the link to an LGBTQ2 support phone line on its website following outrage from the community.

  Education

  Jan 15
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• Rainbow flags placed outside Kingston, Ont., church after city supports conversion therapy ban

  Over a dozen rainbow flags were scattered near Third Day Worship Centre on Thursday.

  Canada

  Jan 14
• Two arrested after shocking video shows Mission, B.C., 13-year-old assaulted on school grounds

  The video depicts two teens kicking and punching a 13-year-old girl at Ecole Heritage Park Middle School on Monday, while others look on and encourage the attack.  

  Crime

  Jan 14
• Whatever happened to… the Pulse nightclub shooting

  On this episode of the Global News podcast 'Whatever Happened To…?,' journalist Erica Vella revisits the story of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Fla., on June 12, 2016.

  Canada

  Jan 14
• TCDSB under fire for eliminating LGBTQ2 online resources

  The Toronto Catholic District School Board is facing criticism following a decision to remove a key resource available to LGBTQ2 students.

  Education

  Jan 12
• New leadership of Pride London Festival has big plans for 2021

  The newly appointed leaders of the Pride London Festival are looking ahead to what they hope will be a busy year.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2020
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• LGBTQ2 members say they experienced conversion therapy at Kingston, Ont. church

  LGBTQ2 former members of Third Day Worship Centre, a church in Kingston, Ont., say their experiences at the church led to self-hatred, self-harm and even attempted suicide.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2020
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• Canadian police chiefs issue formal apology for 1968 stance on homosexuality

  Chief Bryan Larkin, president of the association, says he apologizes for the harm caused by the lack of support.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2020