Trans
Court battle over birth certificate ends with father’s name left off
The Aug. 16 ruling stated that the girl’s non-biological mother — who has since transitioned to a man — should remain on the birth paperwork, as was agreed to before the child was born. Continue reading
Calgary’s Pride crosswalk vandalized for a 2nd time in under a week
The Pride crosswalk on Stephen Avenue was defaced for the second time in under a week. The incident is leaving Calgarians wondering where the hate is coming from. Continue reading
Vandalism of Calgary’s rainbow and trans Pride flag crosswalks being investigated by hate crimes unit
Vandals appear to have defaced both the newly painted Pride and trans Pride flag crosswalks in downtown Calgary. Continue reading
New permanent rainbow and trans Pride flag crosswalks coming to Calgary
Calgary will have a rainbow Pride flag crosswalk and a Trans Pride flag crosswalk permanently painted in a downtown intersection. Continue reading
Victoria Pride Parade draws thousands, including non-uniformed police for first time
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Sunday’s parade was the first in the capital to bar police uniforms, but that didn’t stop members from participating. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Gillette’s ad of a transgender man’s first shave shows authenticity in advertising matters
In advertising, aspiration is replacing real-life inspiration, and Meera Estrada says she’s all for it. Continue reading
B.C. Greens introduce legislation to ban conversion therapy for minors
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. Green Party has introduced legislation to ban the controversial practice known as conversion therapy. Continue reading
People classified as trans by health-care providers may actually identify as male or female: study
The new research found that some transgender people do not want to identify as trans with their health-care providers. Continue reading
Hamilton finds sponsor for Pride crosswalk maintenance
TD Canada Trust has entered a five-year sponsorship with the city, pledging $10,000 to maintain the crosswalks on Main Street West and Summers Lane. Continue reading
Unique Alberta transgender clinic is saving lives but says funding help is critical
By Jill Croteau Reporter
People involved with a transgender clinic in Calgary say it is saving lives but that more funding is badly needed. Continue reading