Pride Month
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Edmonton’s Pride Cup looks to boost visibility in the 2SLGBTQ+ sport communityThe event aims to be more than just a ball hockey championship, but a chance to support diversity, equity and inclusion in sport.CanadaAug 27
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Federal government launches new LGBTQ2 entrepreneurship programFederal Minister Mary Ng was in Kingston, Ont., Thursday to announce new federal support for gender and sexually diverse business owners across Canada.CanadaJul 10
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‘A love that can’t be beat’: Volunteers restore pride display at Vancouver church targeted by vandalsVolunteers 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.CanadaJul 8
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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.CanadaJul 6
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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.'CanadaJun 30
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U.S. Supreme Court rules in favour of web designer who won’t serve same-sex weddingsIn 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. NewsJun 30
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Canada’s anti-LGBTQ movement emboldened by U.S. events: advocatesAnti-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.CanadaJun 30
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6 common myths about the LGBTQ2 community — and why they’re falseWith 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.PerspectivesJun 29
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Starbucks says ‘clearer’ rules on way after union alleges Pride decor banStarbucks 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.ConsumerJun 26
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Leduc RCMP seek information on Pride crosswalk vandalismRCMP 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.CrimeJun 26
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