CHATTER - Servers, Magazines, Blogs, Podcasts
If you have an online meeting space, blog, or magazine send the link to us at whatsonqueerbc@gmail.com
ONLINE MAGAZINES AND MEDIA - LOCAL
Lesbian Quarterly - Unfashionably lesbian focussed. https://lesbianquarterly.com/
Q Hall of Fame - recognizes LGBTQ+ pioneers in Canada for their outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights and equality. https://www.qhalloffame.ca
On My Planet - Queer stories from a queer positive perspective. Vancouver and Victoria. http://onmyplanet.ca
Kamloops SelfAdvocate Newsletter - creating disability awareness and representation. Includes news and upcoming events. https://ksanews.ca/
PODCASTS & RADIO
**New** Proud Q Lives Vancouver Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/01RDX5bocahNJkPDCGWux4?si=30e0867649554459
Social Justice Podcast - A Social Justice Podcast provides an opportunity to explore various social issues, which affect us all. The podcast’s host, Nicola Spurling, interviews experts and people with lived experiences that relate to the issues being discussed. https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/a-social-justice-podcast/
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST - QUSIC LGBTQ2+ Artist Showcase. QUSIC is a BC based queer music series that provides 2SLGTBQ+ artists a platform to perform and share their music. These are some of the artists we work with! Spotify Playist Link here
Full Bloom Podcast - aims to be a space for dialogue, safety, expression, and all of the messy, beautiful moving parts of our ever-flowing emotional selves. Hosted by Emma Mutch (emma__jewels) & Taylor Neal (@nzzltea) - we see you! You’re doing great! Let’s talk about it! https://spoti.fi/3FXnyOo
Sher Vancouver Podast - Our hope is to normalize and validate the multitude of Queer South Asian identities and experiences. https://www.shervanpodcast.com/
Out to Adult on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-to-adult/id1496724672
QueerFM - QueerFM is the longest running LGBT radio show in British Columbia www.citr.ca/radio/queer-fm/
Out and About in Canada (formerly Radio - Fruit Salad) is a weekly Vancouver based radio variety show for the TransLezBiGay, Two Spirited, Queer and Questioning Community that airs Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. on 100.5 FM. https://www.facebook.com/outandaboutincanada/
People over Plastic. A BIPOC storytelling collective working towards an anti-racist and plastic-free future. https://www.peopleoverplastic.co/
DISCORD SERVERS
Vancouver Gaymers - https://discord.com/invite/m4Ykaue
UFV Pride Collective (University of Fraser Valley) - https://discord.com/invite/33WD5Ps
Transvine Discord for Vancouver - https://discord.com/invite/S4GzumV Not in Vancouver? Discord Services around BC - https://www.transvine.ca/
The Community Discord for Youth! - Join us for fun, discussion, networking and support! Share your story or share your art, share some laughs and let's get creative! https://discord.gg/Y72U3cvCeU
LIPS Discord - Hey LIPS Fam! This chat community is for you all to connect! Plan to go to events together, discuss fits for the night, find missed connections & more! https://discord.gg/pTX7NkDK
VIDEO & FILM
Queer Based Media - Fully queer owned & operated media company. Serving you video, photo & graphic design. Live Digital Venue here ->
Out in Schools - Film and Resources listing - https://outinschools.com/film/
Vancouver Queer Film Festival / Out On Screen - Amazing annual curation of queer stories https://outonscreen.com/vqff/
Outlook TV - OutLookTV is the queer news magazine show that connects LGBTQ communities. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjdwt6mFOP7R4AZsQ167lfg
PLATFORMS & EVENTS PRODUCTION
SUM OF US - The Leading Producers of Diverse & Inclusive Events in North America. Create your own virtual event, workshop or meeting using our interactive platform. We also provide ticketing, event production, staffing, ASL interpreters & more. https://www.sumofus.co/
Rebellious Unicorns - Kelowna-based events, broadcasting and media production company, dedicated to leading positive change in the Okanagan and curating inclusive events, experiences, and programming that bring people together. https://www.rebelliousunicorns.com/
ONLINE MAGAZINES AND MEDIA - INTERNATIONAL
Lesbian and Gay News - https://lesbianandgaynews.com/
Them. - https://www.them.us/
QUEER LINK & RESOURCES WEBSITES
GayVan Travel - a collection of weekly events and a few special events under their 'What's On" section : http://www.gayvan.com
QUEER EVENTS LISTINGS
Calendar of Events - Loud - https://loudbusiness.com/events
QMunity BC Queer Trans and Two Spirit Centre - https://qmunity.ca/calendar/
What’s On Queer Facebook Calendar Listing - https://www.facebook.com/whatsonqueerbc/events/
Photo Sources
Unsplash Sharon McCutcheon: https://unsplash.com/@sharonmccutcheon
The Gender Spectrum Collection: https://genderphotos.vice.com/
Y Hanson Photography: Queer-aligned fashion photography, events, headshots. https://yhansonphotography.ca
FACEBOOK GROUPS - VANCOUVER
We have a page of BC Facebook Groups here
https://whatsonqueerbc.com/woq-resources/local-facebook
But we’ll list a few of the more popular below.
Vancouver LesBIan Network
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1440770432677216/
Vancouver Queer Spoon Share
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1396955730605414/
Vancity Queer
https://www.facebook.com/groups/643763579058321
Jobs for Queers Vancouver
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1117137211680090
Out Vancouver
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Out.Vancouver
The Rainbow Roundtable
https://www.facebook.com/groups/rainbowroundtable
Homes for Queers Vancouver
https://www.facebook.com/groups/h4qvancouver/
Queer Exchange Lower Mainland
https://www.facebook.com/groups/100714616935593/
Vancouver Gaymers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vancouvergaymers/