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Mayor DJs the VisionPride kick-off at Celebrities. Photo: Twitter/@StepanVdovine

Transgender rights issue flying high during this year's Vancouver Pride Week

Pride Week is underway, including an unsanctioned protest, comedy fest, parade and substance-free party.
Vancouver ObserverJul 28th, 2015

In One Person: A Romance Novel for the 21st Century

It is a Harlequin Romance 2.0; a romance novel from the LGBTQ generation. And yet, it is so much more.
Dan McPeakeJul 9th, 2012

Gay teenagers and suicide: does it get better?

Gay youth are four times as likely as their straight counterparts to commit suicide. How can society reverse this horrible statistic?
Morris ChapdelaineJan 16th, 2012

Same-sex marriages 'should be valid,' law to change: Justice minister

Ottawa blames Liberals, vows to change Canada's marriage laws after government lawyers argue that up to 5,000 same-sex marriages invalid.
David P. BallJan 13th, 2012