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‘Where the culture lives,’ How Melanin Market is putting Black entrepreneurship at the heart of Toronto’s summer

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‘We are not these vectors of disease anymore,’ New campaign takes aim at HIV stigma

August 11, 2026

Two women having a conversation on a green sofa in a modern, well-lit studio with large windows and indoor plants.

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From drag king to activist: One Toronto woman’s remarkable journey through five decades of Queer history

August 8, 2026

Toronto woman in her 60s with glasses, purple shirt, and hat, reflecting her journey through five decades of Queer history, featured in NOW Toronto.

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They couldn’t legally marry, but they held a wedding anyway. Now this Toronto couple is celebrating 30 years together

August 4, 2026

Two women sitting outdoors in front of green foliage and pink flowers, smiling at the camera, one with short gray hair and glasses, the other with short brown hair.

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August in Toronto is packed with festivals, concerts and sporting events: Here are 10 to check out

July 31, 2026

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‘It’s euphoric,’ Blockobana returns to celebrate Black Queer joy during Toronto Caribbean Carnival weekend

July 23, 2026

Black Queer dancer performing joyfully during Toronto Caribbean Carnival weekend with a large crowd watching and capturing the moment.

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Black Ideas Grant awards $3 million to support Black-led organizations across Ontario

July 22, 2026

Three women of diverse backgrounds smiling and collaborating around a laptop in a modern office setting.

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‘The history of the Queer movement is not all white boys,’ The often untold story behind marriage equality in Canada

July 22, 2026

A woman with short blonde hair, red glasses, and a dark blazer, and a couple at a wedding, smiling and holding hands, celebrating marriage equality in Canada.

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‘What do we actually fall in love with?’: Why ‘Twelfth Night’ is Shakespeare’s ‘Queerest’ play

July 21, 2026

Audience watching an outdoor Shakespeare play in a park with a large crowd seated on the grass and trees in the background.

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Olympian Quinn warns Canada is ‘a few steps behind’ U.S. on anti-Trans policies

July 18, 2026

Olympian Quinn in a red sports jersey smiling outdoors with a track and field in the background, and heart-shaped pink and blue bath bombs on display.

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‘Gyal You a Party Animal’ star Charly Black is coming to Toronto for an intimate show

July 18, 2026

Charly Black, Jamaican dancehall artist, wearing a yellow cap, sunglasses, and jewelry, pointing upwards in Toronto for an upcoming show.

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Louis Tomlinson, jazz, kitten yoga and more: 10 fun things to do in Toronto this weekend

July 17, 2026

Children in colorful costumes and sunglasses at a parade, and a kitten sitting on a person's lap, both images captured in Toronto.

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International Drag Day 2026: 8 drag shows and brunches to check out in Toronto this week

July 16, 2026

Three women in glamorous outfits and a woman with red hair biting into a cake at a celebration, showcasing Toronto's vibrant entertainment scene.

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