Today at 11am, let’s stand for two minutes and observe a moment of silence for the heroes but also for our LGBTQI2S+ service people who served Canada in spite of being punished and victimized because of their gender identity and sexual orientations.
Read MoreDo you have friends or family thinking of coming to Canada this holiday season? Christina Kinori has gathered evidence to show that Canada is a safe place for LGBTQI2S+ travellers.
Read MoreLet’s celebrate the bond between LGBTQI2S+ humans and their animal family members.
Read MoreSeason two of Canada’s Drag Race showcases all new contestants coming from different provinces of Canada. Meet BC’s contestants!
Read MoreWOQBC staff writer Sophia Kelly recently spoke with Drag King Justin Abit, Mr. Gay Vancouver about venues that are once again hosting live drag shows in the BC Lower Mainland.
Read MoreThe idea of ‘coming out’ in pre 1960s was one that imitated a débutant’s coming out into society. But after the Stonewall Riots, the term took on the overtones of exiting from oppression. Is it time to dismantle the closet?
Read MoreVenus isn’t the only planet in detriment this week; beginning Wednesday, September 22nd, we see the Sun move into the sign of his fall, Libra, heralding in an era affectionately known for its engaging mix of love and war.
Read MoreReading a good book can transport us away from long rainy days or stresses from school and friends. Here are some recently released LGBTQ2I books for school-aged and young adult readers.
Read MoreSomewhere on each and every card of the deck is the signature of the artist who drew each and every card, combined in a kind of bind rune made up of the three initial letters of her name, Pamela Colman Smith.
Read MoreAre you dreaming of a perfect vacation once Covid-19 travel advisories are lifted? For the LGBTQ2SI+ community, unfortunately, the corona virus is not the only thing we need to worry about when it comes to leaving Canada. Here are some good resources and links to help you manifest your dream vacation.
Read MoreIt was only in 2014 , when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) introduced a specific anti-discrimination clause to its host city contract. The Tokyo Olympics proves that the IOC and the world is on the right track when it comes to acceptance and embracing diversity
Read MoreAs many plan to watch the Closing Ceremonies for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics tonight, let’s consider how amazing it is that for the first time in the history of the Olympics, there were over 170 LGBTQ2s+ athletes competing in what is being referred as the Rainbow Olympics .
Read MoreWhat’s On Queer BC is very excited to partner with Out On Screen for their 2021 season.
Read MoreAs it transits the sign of Cancer, the quantity of information and communication desired in Gemini is replaced instead by quality - that which we value.
Read MoreWhile Venus in Cancer brought us heightened emotional perceptions, a desire for closeness, and perhaps even a little bit of homebodiness the Venus in Leo ingress will add new light to the fire.
Read MoreGood news! A lot of the financial expectations, and accompanying stress, a relationship can bring are a result of heterosexual programming (from a young age) and not relevant in lesbian coupledom. You can do things differently!
Read MoreIn 2019, The Clubhouse and the Warehouse at ESS released a document which details cultural appropriation and anti-Blackness, and described a new house policy against appropriative hairstyles.
Read MoreHamilton is best known for their writing but is a prolific visual artist as well. In recovery from Covid last fall, Hamilton began a new series of small oil paintings, with a target of one per day. Sophia Kelly spoke with them recently about their art and writing practice during the pandemic.
Read MoreOne of my favourite transits of the year, the Sun in Cancer brings an energy charge unlike any other sign of the Zodiac. The Keepers of Time, Cancer placements remember everything and chronicle all.
Read MoreMy name is Louise E. Lathey and I am a queer filmmaker in BC. In August 2020 I directed my first feature film, ‘Who Am I Now?’ which is set to be released July 20th, 2021.
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