2SLGBTQ

Nova Scotia

Discourse around Pride and Palestinian rights part of history of activism in the 2SLGBTQ+ community

In the wake of the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7 last year and Israel’s subsequent military assault in Gaza,…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax finally has another 2SLGBTQ+ bar. It’s named after one that broke barriers

Rumours, a new queer nightclub in Halifax, is celebrating its grand opening — nearly three decades after the iconic bar…

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Entertainment

‘Cancel Your Gays’ trend sees 2SLGBTQ+ characters disappearing from TV

TV shows with queer and trans characters are disappearing, sparking concerns that networks and streaming services are caving to anti-2SLGBTQ+…

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Nova Scotia

Landlord gives 2SLGBTQ+ youth centre in Sydney an extra month to vacate premises

A centre that caters to 2SLGBTQ+ youth in downtown Sydney, N.S., has been given an extra month before it has…

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Nova Scotia

2SLGBTQ+ youth in N.S. overrepresented in unhoused population, say outreach workers

When Rae Paul first started as housing co-ordinator with the Youth Project about a year ago, he had no clue…

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Nova Scotia

This N.S. brewpub is helping 2SLGBTQ+ people feel welcome in their rural town

A portrait of Freddie Mercury embellished with a crown and pearl necklace hangs proudly over a stone fireplace above a…

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Canada

2SLGBTQ+ newcomers say hatred, homophobia persist in their cultural communities

Jaideep Singh knows not to tell people in the Punjabi community that he is gay, as that is often met with ridicule,…

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Health

Canadian Blood Services apologizes to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for donation ban

Canadian Blood Services is apologizing to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for its “harmful” former policies that for decades prevented men who have…

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Politics

Construction begins on national monument to honour 2SLGBTQ+ community

Construction is now underway for a national monument in downtown Ottawa recognizing the discrimination faced by 2SLGBTQ+ people across the country.  Survivors…

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Nova Scotia

Queer Interfaith Coalition co-founded by N.S. rabbi aims to fight 2SLGBTQ+ hate

For Cape Breton-based Rabbi Naj Siritsky, there’s euphoria in becoming true to oneself, even in the face of discrimination. Siritsky…

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