Harper government deems thousands of marriages invalid, recants
Since legalization in 2005, 15,000 same-sex marriages have taken place in Canada, including roughly 5,000 unions of foreign couples who were unable to legally marry back home.
Tag: lgbt
January 24, 2012
Raising awareness – World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day takes place on Dec. 1to raise awareness about the disease and the 30 million lives it has claimed. It is currently the most recognized United Nations-declared day in the world and is observed around the globe.
November 28, 2011
Two penguins from Toronto
There has been a recent media blitz about the Toronto Zoo separating two birds who are crazy in love: Buddy and Pedro.
November 21, 2011
Am I making you uncomfortable?
“Many religions do not support gay rights, and therefore that should be also considered, as no one wants to make an environment an uncomfortable one to be in.” These are the wise words of a female grade 12 student from the Toronto District School Board.
November 7, 2011
Stop the hate and Pride on
Last week Pride Central hosted the “Stop the Hate and Pride On” rally at Lakehead’s Agora Circle. The rally was in honor of spirit day – an international observance dedicated to showing support for bullied LGBT youth.
October 24, 2011
Lifetime blood ban lifted in UK
On September 8th, the UK Department of Health announced that the lifetime blood ban on gay men who have had sex will be lifted this year. As of November 7th, men throughout England, Scotland, and Wales, who have not had sex with other men for at least a year, will be able to donate blood.
September 12, 2011
Bathroom not sexual
Gender segregated bathrooms. Pretty straightforward, right? Well, it seems straight people (ok some straight people, I know I’m generalising, but hey, if they can, why can’t I?) have this concern/fear that all LGBT2Q people desire nothing more than to creep on them in any place possible.
November 29, 2010
