LGBTQIA2S

• Pope Francis hints at acceptance to blessings of same-sex couples

  Pope Francis made his opinion known in one answer to five questions from five conservative cardinals from Asia, Europe, Africa, the United States and Latin America.

  World

  Oct 3, 2023
  
• Penticton, B.C. rainbow crosswalk vandalized 24-hours after installation

  “Since the installation, there have been many vile comments on social media."

  Canada

  May 25, 2023
  
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• N.B. premier promises not to repeal Policy 713, but maintains the rights of parents

  New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he won't repeal Policy 713 despite making several controversial comments earlier this week to reporters.

  Education

  May 19, 2023
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• Nova Scotia reducing wait times for gender-affirming surgery

  A change aimed at reducing gender-affirming surgery wait times in Nova Scotia comes after several months of lobbying by LGBTQ2SA+ community members and care providers.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2022
• Kelowna Pride Festival celebrates love and equality while offering safe space

  The farmers market-style festival on Saturday featured live music and vendors supporting local creators along with services and advocacy groups.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 30, 2021
• LGBTQIA2S+ artists’ work on display at West Kelowna Grizzli Winery

  The exhibit features three artists: photographer Jess Beaudin, interdisciplinary artist Shimshon Obadia and oil and acrylic artist Teshia Saunders.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 12, 2021
• Community invests in LGBTQ2 teens with Kelowna program

  "We are always worried about the sustainability of Etcetera."

  Sep 22, 2020
• Concerns raised over anti-LGBTQ2 speaker scheduled for campus event at Dalhousie University

  In an email statement from a spokesperson, Dalhousie says it's not affiliated with the event, just renting space to organizers.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2019