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3 teens charged in hate-motivated assault against LGBTQ2 member in Toronto – Toronto

Toronto police say three teenagers have been charged after an assault involving a member of the LGBTQ2 community on Wednesday afternoon. Police said just before 1 p.m. officers were called to investigate an assault in the Yonge and Wellesley streets area. Investigators said the victim was “concerned with the treatment …

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Hundreds celebrate LGBTQ2 joy, resilience in Calgary Pride Parade – Calgary

Hundreds of people celebrated LGBTQ2 joy and resilience during Calgary’s Pride Parade on Sunday. The parade started at around 11 a.m. at the intersection of 9th Avenue Southwest and Fifth Street Southwest, ending at around noon at Fort Calgary. An all-ages festival was to be held in Prince’s Island Park …

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Winnipeg celebrates biggest Pride Parade in history, spreading love and acceptance – Winnipeg

Winnipeg’s Pride Parade saw its largest turnout ever as thousands of people marched through the city’s streets earlier on Sunday, spreading love and acceptance. There was a sea of colour along Portage Avenue as 160 groups and over 10,000 people walked by to celebrate Pride month and those who didn’t …

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York Catholic District School Board votes 6-4 against raising Pride flag – Toronto

Descrease article font size Increase article font size York Catholic District School Board trustees have voted against raising the Pride flag next month after a motion was defeated six votes to four. A portion of the meeting held Monday night was to decide if the rainbow flag, specifically the Progress …

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Museum exhibit looks at five decades of Winnipeg LGBTQ2 history – Winnipeg

A new exhibit at the Manitoba Museum is showcasing five decades of LGBTQ2 history in Winnipeg. “If These Walls Could Talk,” which opens Friday and runs until early December, is produced in partnership with the Rainbow Resource Centre, and examines major issues and activist campaigns in the city from the …

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Brandon school board votes down LGBTQ2 book ban – Winnipeg

After a decisive vote Tuesday night, the Brandon School Division is keeping books with LGBTQ2 content in its libraries. A large crowd cheered after trustees voted six to one to reject a proposal that would have created a committee to review library book content. The debate stemmed from a motion …

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Experts say remain vigilant as mass mpox vaccination clinic wraps up in Halifax

Wednesday was the last day to attend a mass mpox immunization clinic in Nova Scotia’s capital city, but the Halifax Sexual Health Centre is still taking appointments for those who need it. Although Nova Scotia has only had one confirmed mpox case, those at the clinic are still advising people …

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Anti-LGBTQ2 protests are on the rise in Canada: What’s going on?

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A U.S. data tracker has found the number of protests against the queer community has risen sharply across North America in recent months and groups that study online hate believe they know why. “The data shows an uptick in anti-LGBT+ demonstrations in …

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Long-term care home unveils ‘Rainbow Wing’ for LGBTQ2 residents in Toronto

A long-term care home operator unveiled a “Rainbow Wing” at one of its downtown Toronto facilities on Saturday to address the need for a dedicated space for LGBTQ2 seniors. Rekai Centres opened the 25-bed wing at its home at Wellesley Central Place. Residents, staff and community members gathered to celebrate the …

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