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  • How Ontario’s $100M fertility funding boost is changing IVF access for Toronto families: ‘What waitlist?’

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Ontario’s $100 million investment into the Ontario Fertility Program expands access to IVF, IUI, and fertility preservation, building on a previous $250-million...
    Culture

  • ‘It’s hard to be a young person in today’s environment,’ Friends of Ruby opens new Toronto hub amid surging need

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Friends of Ruby has opened a new, expanded Toronto location after a major flood disrupted operations in 2025. The organization supports 2SLGBTQ+...
    Diverse group of young people and allies gathered indoors, holding a rainbow pride flag, representing community support and inclusivity in Toronto.
    CultureFeaturedYour City

  • ‘The best antidote to hate,’ Heated Rivalry showrunner Jacob Tierney on the importance of Queer joy and representation

    Devon Banfield

    Joyful Queer love stories are still rarer on television than they should be — and that’s exactly why Heated Rivalry struck such a chord with...
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  • Four legendary poets. One messy love triangle. A play you won’t forget

    Devon Banfield

    What to know A long-awaited Toronto production explores how artistic myth and gendered legacy shape — and sometimes distort — the cost of creative survival....
    A performer portraying a poet in a vibrant, dramatic scene from a queer play about love triangles and legendary poets, highlighting Toronto's vibrant arts scene.
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  • 45 years of Pride Toronto: 300 performers, 8 stages and a major Church Street shakeup announced for 2026

    Devon Banfield

    What to know More than 100 events and 25 major cultural programs are planned throughout June, with over 300 performers across eight stages Nearly all...
    Diverse group of people celebrating Pride Toronto with rainbow flags, colorful attire, and joyful expressions during the 45th anniversary event on Church Street.
    CultureYour City

  • Inside Out Film Festival returns to Toronto with bold 2SLGBTQ+ stories, parties and premieres this May

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Inside Out Toronto’s 36th annual 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival runs May 22–31, featuring documentaries, shorts, animation, galas, and events that also serve as...
    Two women dressed as classic fast-food characters, smiling and engaging with visitors at a NOW Toronto event, showcasing entertainment and community engagement.
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  • From house parties to the Toronto Tempo: Shannyn Hill’s journey to becoming the official DJ for Canada’s first WNBA team

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Shannyn Hill began DJing in 2015 as a mental health outlet, teaching herself on a laptop before investing in professional equipment during...
    Shannyn Hill, a professional DJ, performing at a Toronto event, wearing a Toronto Raptors jersey, with DJ equipment and vibrant background visuals.
    CultureFeaturedYour City

  • Mental health care in Canada has a gap – this new virtual clinic in Ontario is trying to fix it

    Devon Banfield

    What to know About 15 per cent of Canadians access mental health services annually, but access is not experienced equally across populations 2SLGBTQ+ Canadians face...
    A person holding a rainbow pride flag outdoors, symbolizing LGBTQ+ pride and support for mental health awareness in Canada.
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  • A new space is becoming the heart of Toronto’s Church-Wellesley Village — one connection at a time

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Understory has quickly become a welcoming hub in Toronto’s Church and Wellesley Village. Customers have launched community funds and support initiatives for...
    A vibrant community space in Toronto’s Church-Wellesley Village featuring colorful decor, cozy seating, and a welcoming atmosphere for social connections.
    CultureFeatured

  • Toronto AIDS Memorial at risk? Activists push back on Barbara Hall Park redesign

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Dozens of activists and organizations are raising concerns that the city’s redesign of Barbara Hall Park could diminish the significance of the...
    An outdoor art installation in Toronto featuring illuminated panels and a landscaped walking path, showcasing the city's vibrant public art scene and green spaces.
    Culture

  • What rights do Queer couples have when making a family? This Toronto play explores just that

    Devon Banfield

    A Toronto play is making waves for its exploration of several controversial topics, including privilege, modern family planning, surrogacy, and the ways that legislation impacts...
    A woman in a hospital gown and headscarf stands beside a hospital bed with a patient, while a man in a suit stands nearby, in a medical setting related to LGBTQ+ family themes.
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  • Inside the organization putting Black Queer Canadians first — finally

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Black Queer Canada (BQC) has launched as Canada’s first research and policy lab dedicated to Black 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. The organization grew out...
    Group photo of Black Queer Canadians at an organization event, highlighting diversity and inclusion, with a focus on community support and representation.
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  • Three couples say “I do” at Toronto’s big gay Valentine’s Day wedding

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Three couples are tying the knot at Hitched, a group Valentine’s Day wedding in Toronto’s Village focused on queer joy and affordability....
    A woman dressed in pink with pink hair and glasses sitting on a red couch, and two women in red outfits with red sunglasses holding a red teddy bear, celebrating Valentine's Day in Toronto.
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  • Meet Lisa Duplessis: The woman transforming life for newcomers in Toronto’s Gay Village and across Canada

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Lisa Duplessis, director of programs and community services at The 519, has spent nearly two decades supporting thousands of 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers and...
    A woman with curly black hair and glasses smiling indoors, with a plant and window in the background, representing Toronto lifestyle and local culture.
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  • 7 beloved queer spaces Toronto misses — and the new venues keeping the scene alive

    Devon Banfield

    Toronto’s known as the Queer Capital of Canada for a reason — the number of bars, clubs, and other businesses dedicated to 2SLGBTQ+ pleasure, joy,...
    Queer spaces
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