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

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Canada became the fourth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage when the Civil Marriage Act came into force on July...
    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

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Dream in High Park is hosting a special Queer Night performance of Twelfth Night, creating a welcoming space for Toronto's 2SLGBTQIA+ community....
    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

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Quinn, an Olympic gold medallist and the first out Non-Binary Olympian, says growing anti-Trans rhetoric and legislation in Canada show the country...
    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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  • International Drag Day 2026: 8 drag shows and brunches to check out in Toronto this week

    Devon Banfield

    What to know International Drag Day is celebrated on July 16, honouring the artistry, creativity and cultural impact of drag performers around the world. Three...
    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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  • This BIPOC Sapphic beach day is making Toronto’s historic Queer beach more inclusive

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Sapphic Shore returns to Hanlan's Point for its second annual BIPOC sapphic beach day, offering a free gathering centred on community, belonging...
    Two BIPOC women relaxing and laughing on a sandy beach, celebrating inclusivity and queer culture at Toronto's historic Queer beach.
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  • My First Pride: Newcomers and activists on what visibility, safety and celebrating Pride really mean

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Pride Toronto’s “My First Pride” contingent gives 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers their first opportunity to celebrate their identities publicly after arriving from countries where...
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  • From Hanlan’s Point to citywide celebration: Pride Toronto reflects on 45 years of activism and change

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Pride Toronto traces its roots to early 1970s grassroots organizing, including the 1971 Gay Day Picnic at Hanlan’s Point and the first...
    Colorful rainbow flags waving at Pride Toronto event celebrating LGBTQ+ activism and diversity in Toronto.
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  • Toronto Pride Festival weekend: What you need to know before you go

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Toronto Pride Festival runs this weekend in the Church-Wellesley Village with live entertainment, vendors and community events. The weekend features three major...
    Diverse group of people holding rainbow flags and a welcoming banner at Toronto Pride Festival weekend.
    CultureFeaturedYour City

  • The 519 at 50: How a Toronto building slated for demolition became a Queer Canadian landmark

    Devon Banfield

    Before it became the heart of Toronto's Queer Village, The 519 was a building destined for demolition. Fifty years later, the community centre is celebrating...
    Colorful mural on Toronto building celebrating love and community, part of The 519's 50th anniversary, highlighting LGBTQ+ pride and activism.
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  • What really happens in Queer sex clubs? Inside Toronto’s sex-positive spaces of pleasure and belonging

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Sex clubs, bathhouses, and other such venues are sex-positive spaces where people gather for sexual expression, but also for connection, identity affirmation,...
    Two women face each other closely in a dimly lit setting with a disco ball reflecting colorful lights in the background, capturing a moment of intimacy and dance.
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  • Underground Pride honours drag legend Michelle Ross while celebrating Toronto’s Queer community

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Underground Pride returns to Toronto for its third year, creating an affordable space to celebrate local Queer artists while reconnecting Pride with...
    Drag performers and audience at Underground Pride event celebrating Toronto's queer community and honouring Michelle Ross.
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  • ‘Love is why we’re all here,’ Toronto Pride weekend will see 12 Queer couples tie the knot

    Devon Banfield

    What to know The Pop-Up Chapel Co. is giving 12 LGBTQ+ couples fully produced weddings during Toronto Pride weekend. More than 80 couples applied from...
    Two individuals holding hands during a same-sex wedding ceremony at Toronto Pride weekend, with a celebrant officiating in the background.
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  • New campaign calls on Canada to better support 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees

    Devon Banfield

    June 20 marks World Refugee Day, and a coalition of refugee-serving organizations and activists in Canada is calling on the federal government to strengthen protections...
    Protesters hold signs supporting LGBTQ+ refugees at a rally, advocating for better rights and support in Canada.
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  • Building belonging: Trail Movement creates community for racialized 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Trail Movement Toronto launches on World Refugee Day to support racialized Queer refugees, asylum seekers and newcomers through community-focused programming. Founded by...
    Group of diverse people walking through a lush green forest during daytime, engaging in outdoor community activity.
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  • Queer organizations call on the Canadian government for funding to continue services

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Leaders at UPlift Black and Rainbow Railroad say funding reductions and uncertainty have forced organizations to scale back programs and seek alternative...
    Two people holding a rainbow pride flag outdoors at sunset, symbolizing LGBTQ+ pride and support.
    CultureYour City

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