There's no require­ment in B.C. for doc­tors to inform new patients that they won't provide cer­tain treat­ments because of reli­gious beliefs. And, unlike in Ontario and Nova Sco­tia, they don't have...

The lesbian filmmaker made a radical difference by making work that reflected her real life. A new documentary is cementing her legacy

Saddle Lake Cree Nation says its aiming to defy Premier Danielle Smith's government by establishing a safe haven for gender-affirming care. Chief Dale Steinhauer described the law as dehumanizing and ...

Get ready to sink your fangs into the night at the 3rd annual Vampire Masqueerade! Hosted by qathet Pride Society, this wickedly glamorous evening returns to Dwight Hall with drag […]

Revisiting Matt Thomas’s interview with the legend, originally published in fab Magazine in 2009

What Joyce Brinkerhoff's church speech reveals about her run for SD23 school trustee.

Support from lesbian brands and bars harks back to the queer history of women’s sport leagues

The superstar, who passed away at age 80, was always there for her queer fans. We collectively mourn her loss

A new report found respondents across the province wanted to see more inclusivity and less stigma.

ANALYSIS: Are Netflix’s personalized offerings indicative of a queer utopia or only a surface-level mirage?

Researchers and advocates blame shifting public attitudes on the media and politicians on both sides of the border

The omnipresent country music legend was as celebrated for her advocacy as much as her music. She spent decades championing women's rights, civil rights and gay rights, while openly denouncing several...

Researchers and advocates blame shifting public attitudes on the media and politicians on both sides of the border

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As Canada’s oldest AIDS organization closes its doors after more than four decades, Xtra dives deep into its community history and why it’s come to an end

Called “Thunderhead,” the monument in Ottawa is funded by the LGBT Purge class-action lawsuit

“Blonde” and “channel ORANGE” both came out during pivotal moments in my queer awakening. A decade later, how can I listen to them without breaking my heart?

Twenty-five years after the Vancouver bookstore’s win against Canada Customs, the struggle for the freedom to read isn’t over

From organizing a “Trans Joy Rally” to handing out supportive signs at games, fans aren't letting anti-trans discourse define the league

Tim Hortons licensing “Harry Potter” in 2026 essentially means directly funding J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans crusade

The superstar, who passed away at age 80, was always there for her queer fans. We collectively mourn her loss

The trailblazing lawyer and activist died on Aug. 22. Her connection to Xtra runs deep

The late trailblazer made history when he came out in 2013

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Heated Rivalry, the Canadian show that took the world by storm, has another local hook with a Vancouver Island actor being cast for the second season.

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"Travelin' Thru" by Dolly Parton was written for the 2005 movie 'Transamerica.' Here's what inspired the statement song.

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She was one of Canada’s most consequential lawyers for queer rights.

My family showed love through action, but my friends helped me learn to say it out loud

barbara findlay, K.C. (King's Counsel) is a Vancouver-based lesbian feminist lawyer. findlay holds a B.A. from Queen's University, a Master of Arts in Sociology and a LL.B both from the University of ...

We are thrilled to announce the name of the housing co-operative at our 981 Davie development: Fuller-findlay Housing Co-op. The project is our first in Vancouver’s West End and is the result of an am...