Canadian Model Lauren Chan Makes ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’ History
The Ontario-born model is making queer history as the swimsuit edition’s first out lesbian cover star
Glad Day Bookshop Is Getting A New Chapter
After avoiding eviction for a year, the world’s oldest queer bookstore is leaving Toronto’s Village and heading to the West Queen West area
GLAAD’s Annual Social Media Report Issues “Critically Low” Grades
The annual review on LGBTQ safety, privacy and expression on social media platforms has advocates alarmed
Toronto Blue Jays Are Hosting A 2025 Pride Night Game On June 20
The Jays are set to join in on Toronto’s Pride festivities with their annual Pride game on Friday, June 20 when they play the Chicago White Sox
Did Anna Camp Just Introduce Her New Girlfriend?
The Pitch Perfect actress seems to have been soft-launching a relationship with stylist Jade Whipkey for months now
Airyn De Niro Gets A Flood Of Support After Coming Out
The daughter of Robert De Niro and Toukie Smith thanked supporters and sent a message about sharing opportunities with other trans individuals
Discover 2SLGBTQI+ Stories At This Weekend’s Jane’s Walk Festival
The festival, in honour of urbanist Jane Jacobs, is back with a number of queer walking tours nationwide from May 2 to 4
Crisis Resources And Helplines For Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ In Need Of Support
Call or text these numbers if you’re struggling with mental health issues, self-harm, feelings of loneliness, questions of gender identity and sexual orientation, or anything else that’s troubling you
Grindr Introduces Its ‘Interactive Cum Calculator’
Yes, you read that headline correctly. Grindr is helping us understand the nutritional value of semen.
OPINION: If You Care About Your Queer Friends And Family, Vote For Their Freedom
The 2025 Canadian federal election will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025 to elect members of the House of Commons to the 45th Canadian Parliament. Fae Johnstone, from Momentum Canada, shares a few thoughts on the importance of casting...
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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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