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Gay teenagers and suicide: does it get better?

Morris Chapdelaine — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:17:00 +0000

Gay youth are four times as likely as their straight counterparts to commit suicide. How can society reverse this horrible statistic?

Thousands of gay marriages from Canada may not be legal

Jenny Uechi — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:30:00 +0000

The Canadian government is arguing that thousands of same-sex couples who travelled to Canada to get married are not legally wed, according to The Globe and Mail. The government is contending...

The Holiday Homo

Morris Chapdelaine — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:52:00 +0000

How to host the perfect party in six simple steps.

Queer Culture Awards Show tonight at the Cobalt

Morris Chapdelaine — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:23:00 +0000

Vancouver queer culture and history celebrated tonight at the Cobalt

Queer Film Festival kicks off in Vancouver

Morris Chapdelaine — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:36:00 +0000

Vancouver's second largest film festival kicks off tonight with a gala party and screening of the German film, 'To Fero'. Everything gets going at 5:15 p.m. at Granville 7 Cinemas with a special...

Vancouver Pride Parade gears toward future

Jenny Uechi — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:08:00 +0000

With the 2011 Pride Parade successfully wrapped up, Vancouver Pride Society president Ken Coolen talks about this year's parade and what to expect in the upcoming year.

Gay Pride Week gets colourful kick-off at City Hall

Anja Konjicanin — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:04:00 +0000

Pride Week and 2011 North American Outgames launched at City Hall at noon, celebrating Pride Parade's 33rd anniversary. In support of the event, Mayor Gregor Robertson, Councillors, VIP guests, flag...

How to get the most out of Pride Week in Vancouver

Morris Chapdelaine — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:46:00 +0000

Where the heck have I been for the last eight weeks? On a North American Gay Pride Tour if you must know. I often get asked how I end up getting to go to all these colorful events around the world...

Qmunity presents International Day Against Homophobia in Vancouver

Morris Chapdelaine — Tue, 17 May 2011 01:16:00 +0000

May 17th marks the official International Day Against Homophobia. The event, conceived in Canada, is set to become a vital day of importance for many nations including Russia, France, the UK,...

A play about a gay hate crime and murder to debut in Vancouver

Morris Chapdelaine — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:44:00 +0000

Locally produced play, My Funny Valentine, examines the tragic murder of gay teen. Do you happen to remember the murder of a young 15 year old boy by the name of Lawrence King? It is a story...