
THE MAGAZINE
2SLGBTQiA+ Issues that matter
Holiday Foods in Kenya
Christine Kinori is a queer journalist living in Kenya. Because this is ‘pot luck’ season in Canada, we asked her to tell us about some holiday foods enjoyed in her country.
Petition launched for the rejection of Ghana's anti-LGBTQI2A+ Bill
8 members of Parliament in Ghana have brought forward a Bill that would criminalize the country’s LGBT+ community and its allies. We are calling on the authorities of Ghana to reject this Bill, and to put in place urgently needed protections for LGBT+ people.
Places to Hangout for Queer Couples this Winter
With the upcoming holidays and free time for winding down, you are probably wondering where to properly spend your time with loved ones. Ian has put together this lovely curated list of recreational activities that are queer-friendly and fun-friendly too!.
B*tch, I don’t owe you androgyny.
I started noticing feelings of resonance toward they/them pronouns in myself just over a year ago, after I had moved across the country from Montreal to Vancouver and felt like I could, for lack of a better term, reinvent myself and re-evaluate my relationship to identity for the first time in years.
Tanzania's LGBTQI+ caught between a rock and a hard place
In Tanzania, homosexuality is a crime punishable by up to 30 years in prison
Exchanging Art for Advocacy: Vancouver Artist Holds Print Sale for Environmental Activism
Taylor Neal (@nzzltea), Vancouver-based artist and writer, uses their photography as a way of offering monetary support to several local non-profit environmental organizations by way of a Print Sale For Relief.
Uganda's LGBTQI+ community continues to wallow in punition
Despite the annulment of the 2014 Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Act members of the LGBTQI+ community in Uganda still face unwarranted reproof.
Meet Beth - Canada's Drag Race Ambitious Dreamer and Big Makeup Enthusiast
Canada’s Drag Race has started its second season with a brand new cast. Out of many drag queen contestants, Beth has left us a lot of impressions on her runway as a grass root drag queen based in Vancouver, B.C.
Canada's LGBTQI2S+ heroes
These queer heroes inspire us every day to live our truths and take action to realize the changes we want to see in our community. They continue to stand up and demand equality and create awareness about the reality of being queer in these current times .
Honouring Canada's LGBTQI2S+ Veterans
Today at 11am, let’s stand for two minutes and observe a moment of silence for the heroes but also for our LGBTQI2S+ service people who served Canada in spite of being punished and victimized because of their gender identity and sexual orientations.
Is Canada safe for my queer friends to visit?
Do you have friends or family thinking of coming to Canada this holiday season? Christina Kinori has gathered evidence to show that Canada is a safe place for LGBTQI2S+ travellers.
The unique relationship of LGBTQI2S+ individuals and their pets
Let’s celebrate the bond between LGBTQI2S+ humans and their animal family members.
Do You Know Your Vancouver Drag Queens in Canada Drag Race Season 2?
Season two of Canada’s Drag Race showcases all new contestants coming from different provinces of Canada. Meet BC’s contestants!
Where can I go see some in-person drag shows?
WOQBC staff writer Sophia Kelly recently spoke with Drag King Justin Abit, Mr. Gay Vancouver about venues that are once again hosting live drag shows in the BC Lower Mainland.
October 11 is National Coming Out Day
The idea of ‘coming out’ in pre 1960s was one that imitated a débutant’s coming out into society. But after the Stonewall Riots, the term took on the overtones of exiting from oppression. Is it time to dismantle the closet?
Welcome to Libra Season - Libra Suns and Ascendants
Venus isn’t the only planet in detriment this week; beginning Wednesday, September 22nd, we see the Sun move into the sign of his fall, Libra, heralding in an era affectionately known for its engaging mix of love and war.
LGBTQI2S Books This Fall for Younger Readers
Reading a good book can transport us away from long rainy days or stresses from school and friends. Here are some recently released LGBTQ2I books for school-aged and young adult readers.
The (probably) queer artist who designed the most popular tarot deck used today.
Somewhere on each and every card of the deck is the signature of the artist who drew each and every card, combined in a kind of bind rune made up of the three initial letters of her name, Pamela Colman Smith.
It's 2021: Here Are the Top 5 Safest Countries for LGBTQ+ Travellers
Are you dreaming of a perfect vacation once Covid-19 travel advisories are lifted? For the LGBTQ2SI+ community, unfortunately, the corona virus is not the only thing we need to worry about when it comes to leaving Canada. Here are some good resources and links to help you manifest your dream vacation.
Tokyo Olympics a historic step forward for the global LGBTQ2s+ community
It was only in 2014 , when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) introduced a specific anti-discrimination clause to its host city contract. The Tokyo Olympics proves that the IOC and the world is on the right track when it comes to acceptance and embracing diversity