
THE MAGAZINE
2SLGBTQiA+ Issues that matter
Finding Fire Island
Finding Fire Island - A docu-podcast series brings to life how a sleepy, 19th century beach town became a modern day queer mecca for artists and the New York City theater community – debuts on July 6
The Body in the Back Garden by Mark Waddell
Waddell’s debut cozy mystery, The Body in the Back Garden, releases in August with Crooked Lane Books. This is the first book in Waddell’s queer cozy mystery series set on Vancouver Island.
The Littlest Dinosaur Goes To A Wedding
Bryce Raffle and Steven Kothlow are excited to announce the launch of their sixth book in The Littlest Dinosaur series, The Littlest Dinosaur Goes To A Wedding.
Physics & CS Collaboration Launches Camp for Gender-diverse Youth
For the very first time this coming summer, the UBC Physics & Astronomy Department - in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science - is hosting a female-identified and gender-diverse-only Physics and Computer Science camp from July 17th - July 21st.
The Sapphic Library offers women who love women an alternative
Are you looking for a new online platform that caters exclusively to women who love women? Look no further than The Sapphic Library.
Falling in love with being queer
I remember feeling this constant and deep fascination for the concept of love and the fluidity of relationships, knowing that I wasn't destined to follow the traditional path in life that society would have preferred.
Celebrating Diversity at the 2023 Oscars: Honoring Our LGBTIQ2S+ Winners
The 2023 Academy Awards was a historic year for the LGBTQ community. With 8 openly LGBTQ people nominated, and 4 of the acting Oscars going to queer characters, it was an amazing night for representation in Hollywood.
Honouring Queer Women on International Women's Day
Canada has a rich history of activism and acceptance and there are many famous queer women who have made an impact on the world and changed the way we view gender and sexuality in our country.
Is your child being bullied? Take these three steps.
On Pink Shirt Day, we offer some tips for parents whose children are being bullied.
Celebrate National PIzza Day Feb 9 with your sweetheart
If you have ever wanted an excuse to eat pizza, then National Pizza Day is the perfect opportunity for you and your valentine.
How to Support an LGBTQ+ Family Member who has tested positive for HIV/AIDS
If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, the truth is that you are likely to be called on to support someone with this disease. When that moment comes, you may feel helpless.
Vancouver's Community Based Research Centre gives out free medicine bundle to the 2SQT community
The Community Based Research Centre (CBRC), is giving out a free medicine bundle to the Two-Spirit, queer, and trans Indigenous community (2SQT).
Applications Now Open for Vancouver Fringe Festival
Applications for Vancouver Fringe Festival will include a Lottery with 50% of lottery slots in each category being pulled from those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black or any other racialized community.
Vancouver Queer Film Festival Open For Submissions
The Vancouver Queer Film Festival is seeking content in all genres, specifically stories that center on 2SLGBTQIA+ protagonists, overturn stereotypes, push boundaries, strive for change, arouse and tantalize, and above all, highlight the tremendous diversity of queer, trans, and Two-Spirit people, artists, and communities from throughout BC, across Canada, and around the world.
Capilano University partners with QMUNITY
Using a train the trainer approach, this unique and innovative learning model sets out to strengthen relationships and enhance inclusivity.
Canadian government offers $1.1 million in funding to two BC-based Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations
Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country announced a $1.1 million funding for Women’s Studies Online and the Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia.
Rainbow Candle Making for the Holidays
Then when your loved ones are missing you, they can burn your candle to feel you and your well wishes for them in a way that is much more tangible than a video call.
CBRC marks World Aids Day by giving out 15 thousand HIV Self-test kits
We will be providing 15 000 HIV Self-Test kits to queer and trans folks in Canada, through three programs designed to remove common barriers to testing including Test Now, Test at Home, and the Medicine Bundle.
QMUNITY calls for the protection of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members following Colorado shooting
The names of the 5 Club Q Colorado Springs victims are, Daniel Davis Ashton, Raymond Green, Kelly Loving, Ashley Paugh, and Derrick Rump.
Transgender Awareness Week - Uplift Trans Voices
As the world marks Transgender Awareness Week from the 13th to the 19th of November, 2022 It Gets Better Canada shares ways which individuals can help to increase Trans awareness and visibility.