Pride Toronto apologizes for land acknowledgment that omitted Indigenous communities
Pride Toronto faced sharp criticism online over the sign, which encouraged attendees to connect with the land they were on. Continue reading
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Pride Toronto weekend begins, parade to take place on Sunday
Pride weekend in Toronto begins Friday and will include a full calendar of events, with the much-anticipated Pride parade taking place on Sunday. Continue reading
Officials kick off Pride month at Toronto city hall with flag-raising ceremony
Mayor John Tory officially proclaimed June as pride month as he raised the rainbow and transgender flags at City Hall on Tuesday. Continue reading
Pride month: Honouring the LGBTQ2 community’s progress and recognizing the work still to be done
By Sharmeen Somani Online video journalist
June is Pride month, a celebration held annually to honour the Stonewall riots that took place in New York City in June 1969. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford will not attend Toronto Pride parade due to exclusion of police participation
“Premier Ford has always said he will attend Toronto’s Pride parade when our front-line police officers are allowed to participate in uniform,” a Ford spokesperson said. Continue reading
Pride Toronto members won’t allow uniformed police to march in the parade
This, after Pride Toronto said the police were welcome to apply to be part of the festivities. Continue reading
Feds announce $450K investment to protect LGBTQ Canadians
Finance Minister Bill Morneau said the government will provide $450,000 to Pride Toronto to lead an initiative that aims to improve the relationship between the LGBTQ community and the criminal justice system. Continue reading
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Toronto police allowed to take part in 2019 Pride parade, organizers say
Pride Toronto said the decision to allow Toronto police to participate in the 2019 parade was made following a period of “co-operation and collaboration.” Continue reading
LGBTQ community gathers for Pride’s annual Dyke March
“Resist is thinking about the ways our communities are marginalized,” said Erin Edgehill, co-chair of Pride Toronto Board. Continue reading
Concerns raised over new ‘drink and carry’ program at Toronto Pride
By Jamie Mauracher Digital Broadcast Journalist
The terms and conditions read: “By purchasing a wristband, you agree to a bag check and I.D. check at any time.” Continue reading