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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.
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  • ‘Lesbian Jesus’ Hayley Kiyoko is back with a new project: ‘Girls Like Girls’ the movie

    Devon Banfield

    This edition of Queer & Now contains spoilers for Girls Like Girls, the movie.  What to know Hayley Kiyoko reflects on the unexpected legacy of...
    Two women sharing an intimate moment, smiling and touching each other's faces, in a cozy indoor setting.
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  • REVIEW: Hayley Kiyoko’s ‘Girls Like Girls’ movie turns a beloved Queer anthem into a heartfelt coming-of-age story

    Devon Banfield

    This review contains spoilers for Girls Like Girls, the movie.  What to know Hayley Kiyoko’s feature-film debut expands the story of her iconic “Girls Like...
    Two young women with contrasting hair colors face each other closely, smiling and sharing an intimate moment.
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  • ‘A symbol of freedom,’ Pride J’ouvert returns to Toronto with a powerful celebration of Caribbean Queer joy and resistance

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Pride J’ouvert returns June 21 with a Jab-themed celebration rooted in Caribbean history and emancipation. Founder Tammara James-Francis created the event to...
    Celebration of Caribbean Queer joy and resistance at Toronto Pride J'ouvert with vibrant colors and joyful participants.
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  • Toronto Pride 2026: 5 unique events you won’t want to miss this month

    Devon Banfield

    What to know St. Lawrence Market Street Pride: A free, family-friendly celebration featuring live entertainment, local 2SLGBTQ+ vendors, workshops, food, and a performance by Canada's...
    A couple holding hands and observing marine life in an aquarium on the left, and a women's basketball team huddling during a game on the right, showcasing entertainment and sports events in Toronto.
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  • Canada’s Drag Race star Makayla Couture is hosting drag brunches at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre — and we’re giving away tickets

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Drag brunches with Makayla Couture: The Canada’s Drag Race star will host four Pride-themed drag brunches at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre...
    A vibrant image featuring a woman with bright orange hair and glamorous makeup on the left, and a close-up of hands clinking champagne glasses on the right, celebrating at a social event.
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  • Queer history is more than Pride and protests, and this Toronto archive is proving it

    Devon Banfield

    At a time when Queer histories are being challenged and erased around the world, one Toronto institution is making sure those stories aren't lost. When...
    A historic brick house surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers in an urban setting, representing Toronto's vibrant neighborhood and architectural diversity.
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  • Celebrate Pride without the hangover at these 6 sober-friendly Toronto events

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Pride celebrations don't have to revolve around alcohol, and there are various sober-friendly events happening in Toronto throughout June. Highlights include a...
    A vibrant Toronto skyline featuring the CN Tower alongside a happy family enjoying quality time together indoors.
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  • Canada Post just put one of Toronto’s most beloved Queer spaces on a stamp

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Canada Post's 2026 Places of Pride collection honours Toronto's The 519 alongside three other significant 2SLGBTQ+ spaces across Canada. The recognition comes...
    A vibrant mural depicting diverse people celebrating LGBTQ+ pride on the side of a brick building in Toronto, with a colorful Canadian pride postage stamp featuring rainbow-themed illustrations.
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  • ‘The biggest risk is playing it safe,’ ted witzel on the future of Queer art in Canada

    Devon Banfield

    What to know Buddies in Bad Times Theatre's ted witzel argues that Queer art has always served as a form of cultural language, helping 2SLGBTQ+...
    A young woman in a beige suit standing outside a vibrant, colorful venue with a neon-lit background, and a group of people sitting on the grass near a mural that reads "The future is risky and possibl.
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