October 28, 1998: Today in LGBTQ+ history…
You might have expected it in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver. But from a city in Manitoba? Not so much. So there was plenty of surprise—and much delight—when on October 28, 1998, 17 years ago this month, Winnipeg elected Canada’s first openly gay mayor, Glen Murray. Today, as a member of Provincial Parliament for Toronto Centre, the pioneering Murray is but one of many Canadian politicians who identify as LGBTQ.
Hungary bans LGBTQ+ public events marks a dangerous shift in Europe’s stance on queer rights. How could it affect Canada?
The actor sat down with podcast host Willie Geist to chat about his career and going to conversion therapy as a teen
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Spring 2025
Inside this issue you will find: an exclusive interview with queer choreographer par excellence, Jonte’ Moaning; Sebastian Gaskin opens up on his debut album; Changing knowledge and attitudes towards HIV; Crisis resources and helplines for Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ in need of support; Friends Of Ruby needs donations after a flood destroyed their drop-in centre; Falling in love for the first time with Seán Hewitt; Why Eddy Boudel Tan’s latest thriller was tough to write; Daniel Bateman stars in Sex Love Venice; Fernando shines in Exteriors; The true story of the murder of Scott Amedure; If we want to get through this terrible era, we’ve got to look back; and more.
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