THE MAGAZINE
2SLGBTQiA+ Issues that matter
Joshua Beamish Brings Professional Ballet Home to Vancouver
Artistic Director Joshua Beamish sits down with Laura Murray to discuss the launch of Ballet Vancouver and their debut program, "After the Rain & Other Works." A major milestone for the city and the 2SLGBTQiA+ arts community.
What is TMVII?
Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) is an easily treated fungal skin infection gaining attention within 2SLGBTQiA+ communities.
Queer Submission Calls for Writers
Do you have stories in your pocket? Have you promised yourself you’ll send them into a publisher in 2025? Here’s a grand list calls for submission and contests for the lgbtq2si+ community. Updatd monthly.
What is the Dogwood Monarchist Society?
The Dogwood Monarchist Society is a Vancouver-based non-profit that raises funds for 2SLGBTQiA+ charities through the traditions of the Imperial Court System.
Things you want to know about St. Patricks Day
Mix a little history, tradition, some politics, and a few great events in with the colour green and what do you get? St Patrick's Day of course!
Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Celebration & Awareness Day 2026
For the fifth consecutive year, the Two-Spirit Program at Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC) is calling upon relations, hereditary leaders, government officials, policy makers, and allies to proclaim and celebrate Friday, March 20, 2026, as Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day in Canada.
Building Queer Community in Business: Meet CQCC and The FAM
The FAM - open to all self-identified 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and professionals across Canada - promised to bridge the gap between local innovation and national opportunity.
The Unapologetic Queer Excellence of the Vancouver Goldeneyes
At a moment when professional women’s athletics are gaining unprecedented attention and investment, Vancouver’s newest team offers a powerful lens through which to look at the deep and often underrecognized relationship between queer culture and women’s hockey.
Heated Rivalry
This Boy Love series carved out a profoundly personal and thrilling space, proving that the internet loves a slow-burn romance, especially one set in a hyper-masculine world with no room for softness.
Living with a Disability in BC: Rights and Supports
A clear guide to disability rights and supports in Canada, with a focus on British Columbia. Learn about accommodations, human rights protections, and provincial disability assistance.
Motherland: Fort Salem fan convention: “City Drop” debuts this Fall
This October, Vancouver—the very city where the Bellweather Unit came to life—will host City Drop, the first-ever dedicated Motherland: Fort Salem fan convention in North America.
Queering Valentine’s Day - A History
From outlawed marriages in ancient Rome to lesbian organizing in the 1950s, queer communities have long reinterpreted the holiday as a symbol of forbidden love, chosen bonds, and relationships that exist outside approval.
Getting to know TALLY HO, winner of Vancouver’s, Entertainer of the Year, 2026!
In this interview, Ryan connects with Tally Ho, the recently crowned Vancouver’s Entertainer of the Year 2026.
New to Camping? Starting With Your Vehicle Is the Easiest Way In
When I first started thinking about camping, I’ll admit it felt intimidating. There was gear to buy, systems to figure out, weather to worry about, and that quiet anxiety that I’d forget something important…
From Altitude to Pride: A Shared Winter Story in Whistler
From a small gathering of gay skiers in 1992 to a reimagined winter Pride launching in 2026, Whistler’s story has always been rooted in shared days on the mountain and long nights in good company.
A Year’s End, A New Beginning: Resolutions Through Time and Through Me
Every year, as the last hours of December slip away, I find myself caught in the familiar ritual of making New Year’s resolutions. It’s almost automatic now—the quiet moment where I step away from the noise…
Early bird registration for Vancouver Dodgeball League's Women's/Non-Binary Division!
Early bird registration is now open for Season 38 of the Vancouver Dodgeball League Women’s/Non-Binary Division. This Tuesday night draft league runs February 3 to May 5, 2026 at Cunningham Elementary and is open to women and non-binary players of all experience levels.
Community Care that Celebrates the TRUE You: inQlusive Reach
inQlusive Reach is a Vancouver-based social enterprise offering inclusive care, support, and everyday services for the 2SLGBTQiA+ community.
Pura Vida with Pride: Exploring LGBTQ+ Culture in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of Central America’s most LGBTQ+ inclusive countries, with active queer communities in cities and coastal areas, offering a welcoming place to live or visit.
Gifting with heart this season
T’is the season and many of us are looking for places and ways to give. Here’s a list that will help you get started!