Pride Month

• Edmonton’s Pride Cup looks to boost visibility in the 2SLGBTQ+ sport community

  The event aims to be more than just a ball hockey championship, but a chance to support diversity, equity and inclusion in sport.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2023
  
• Federal government launches new LGBTQ2 entrepreneurship program

  Federal Minister Mary Ng was in Kingston, Ont., Thursday to announce new federal support for gender and sexually diverse business owners across Canada.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2023
  
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• ‘A love that can’t be beat’: Volunteers restore pride display at Vancouver church targeted by vandals

  Volunteers gathered at the Shaughnessy United Church to restore a pride display that has been vandalized by homophobic and anti-semetic graffiti three times in three years.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2023
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• Kelowna RCMP speak to man who ripped down trans flag

  “We take these incidents seriously and are looking to hold those involved responsible,” said Cpl. Michael Gauthier.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2023
• Pride on the Prairies: Lacombe’s first Pride Society reflects on a tumultuous year

  'When I was younger, people shouted the F-slur down the street. You were kicked out of businesses for the way you dressed or looked at with disgust for holding someone's hand.'

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023
• U.S. Supreme Court rules in favour of web designer who won’t serve same-sex weddings

  In a blow to LGBTQ rights, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the constitutional right to free speech allows certain businesses to refuse to provide services for same-sex weddings.

  U.S. News

  Jun 30, 2023
• Canada’s anti-LGBTQ movement emboldened by U.S. events: advocates

  Anti-LGBTQ protesters are claiming to protect children by calling for book bans, but advocates say youth are harmed when books about sexual orientation are removed.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023
• 6 common myths about the LGBTQ2 community — and why they’re false

  With physical and legislative attacks rising against the LGBTQ2 community in Canada and globally, advocates say education is the answer to removing the stigmas that lead to hate.

  Perspectives

  Jun 29, 2023
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• Starbucks says ‘clearer’ rules on way after union alleges Pride decor ban

  Starbucks has denied the claims from the union representing U.S. baristas that managers at dozens of stores had prevented employees from putting up Pride flags and decorations.

  Consumer

  Jun 26, 2023
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• Leduc RCMP seek information on Pride crosswalk vandalism

  RCMP in Leduc, Alta., are investigating black tread marks left across the Pride crosswalk, which was installed last week as a symbol of inclusion during Pride month.

  Crime

  Jun 26, 2023