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City kicks off Pride week with proclamation at new plaza

The Jim Deva Plaza is dedicated to the co-founder of Little Sister's Books and free speech and gay rights activist.
Schoolgirls spread dangerous gossip in 1934 play.

Lillian Hellman's 'The Children's Hour' shows how views of same-sex couples have changed

Gay Rights in 2015 in Canada is a long way away from 1934's 'The Children's Hour.'
Mayor DJs the VisionPride kick-off at Celebrities. Photo: Twitter/@StepanVdovine

Transgender rights issue flying high during this year's Vancouver Pride Week

Pride Week is underway, including an unsanctioned protest, comedy fest, parade and substance-free party.

Can we have more Pride? Yes! More photos and stories from the Gay Pride Parade

One of the beautiful drag queens at the Pride parade. She could barely walk a foot without people wanting to take a photo with her. I'm not sure how she kept the pink hair on her head?