ABOUT US

MISSION STATEMENT

“To strengthen, inspire and entertain the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community of BC.”

What’s On! Queer BC / Since 2014.

What’s On! Queer BC is a Vancouver-based online magazine and resources catalogue featuring queer stories, news, events and resources links important to people living in the BC Lower Mainland. These include resources and news of interest by and for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Non-binary, Two-spirit, Intersex and Questioning communities in Metro Vancouver, The Sea to Sky and Fraser Valley as well as BC Islands and BC Interior.

Event and resources listings are free for local events, businesses and services.

MEET THE TEAM

  • Jude Goodwin

    Jude Goodwin

    EDITOR/PUBLISHER

    Jude is the owner of Goodwin Studios, a web and graphic design studio established in 1995. Through Goodwin Studios, she publishes What’s On Queer BC. Jude is also a published author and poet, and sings with an cappella chorus. Now semi-retired, she spends a lot of time traveling in a small camper van with her little dog Julip.

    LOCATION: VANCOUVER BC

  • Karin Shard

    Karin Shard

    CO-EDITOR / MARKETING LIAISON

    Karin’s company, Bad Egg Productions, was the editor/publisher of Squamish’s famous Tongue in Cheek coffee paper. Karin was the co-organizer of SERF, the Squamish Equinox Rock Festival. As well, she was the owner operator of Squamish’s favourite food truck, Carte Diem (Seize the Souvlaki). These days she spends a lot of time driving the Sea to Sky with her little dog Max.

    LOCATION: SQUAMISH BC

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s on Queer BC has been online now since 2014 and over the years we have received many emails. Here are some of the more common questions.

  • For a general listing of Pride festivals and organizations across BC. click here.

    https://whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-resources/pride-celebrations-pride-parade-bc

    Each year we host a Pride Events blog for Vancouver. You can find 2025’s edition here:

    https://whatsonqueerbc.com/2025-pride-events-vancouver

  • You can find drag events and production companies as well as links on our Vancouver Drag page.

    As well you can click on the DRAG tag on events to find a collection.

  • Yes, you can find a good listing on our Queer Sports & Recreation page

  • There are a few different organizations that can help newcomers find their way in Metro Vancouver. You’ll find them on our Community Resources page here: https://whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-resources/bc-lgbtq-community-resources

  • What’s On Queer BC has a full Queer Resources section which we are constantly updating.

  • Yes, we publish event information and posters if you send them over to us - if the event is in BC, there’s no charge.

  • At this time we do not have capacity for interviews. However, if you’d like to write an article we will publish it as long as the person is from BC or the event in question will be happening in BC.

  • We do publish articles and guest posts. This service is free if they are relevant to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in BC. Send your article over and we’ll take a look. Or pitch it to us at whatsonqueerbc@gmail.com

  • Sometimes. Most of the time, we offer free publication in exchange for links to your business or blog. However, there are occasions when we do compensate local queer writers. Find out more on our page here.

  • Yes we do accept articles with sponsor links.

    If you are Canadian, click here for more information.

    If you are US or International click here.

  • Yes! We have a few options including Banners, Newsblast and Sponsored articles. We also offer Support and Parntership opportunities. Find out more by searching Marketing in our top menu or Click Here to get started.

  • What’s On Queer BC is published by Goodwin Studios - owner Jude Goodwin - located in East Vancouver, BC. Read the history of What’s On Queer BC here.