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MTV transforms dads into queens in new heartwarming makeover series, “Drag My Dad”

Bob the Drag Queen is hosting the ultimate makeover show that presents a whole new approach to family bonding, MTV’s “Drag My Dad.” Each episode centers on a young adult who is at a crucial point in their life and struggling to connect with t…

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No Conversion Canada Calls for All Parties to Support Federal Conversion Therapy Ban

No Conversion Canada applauds theLiberal Party of Canada and the NDP for their recent commitments to take federal action to ban conversion therapy and protect LGBTQ2+ minors following the federal election. As a nonpartisan organization, No Conversion C…

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Mormon LGBT Teen Suicide Prevention Campaign Launched by Grieving Dad

“The Homophobic Teachings of the Mormon Church Killed My Son”
A groundbreaking new campaign being launched by a child advocacy organization aims to bring attention to the problem of teen suicide in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sa…

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Mormon LGBT Teen Suicide Prevention Campaign Launched by Grieving Dad

“The Homophobic Teachings of the Mormon Church Killed My Son”
A groundbreaking new campaign being launched by a child advocacy organization aims to bring attention to the problem of teen suicide in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sa…

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Queens of the North, Come Through! Crave Announces New Original Series DRAG RACE CANADA

O Canada! As Pride Month winds down, and Canada Day approaches, Canadians have another reason to celebrate this weekend as Crave and OUTtv announced today an unprecedented partnership that extends the reach of international television phenomenon, RUPAU…

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Queens of the North, Come Through! Crave Announces New Original Series DRAG RACE CANADA

O Canada! As Pride Month winds down, and Canada Day approaches, Canadians have another reason to celebrate this weekend as Crave and OUTtv announced today an unprecedented partnership that extends the reach of international television phenomenon, RUPAU…

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THE ORIGINAL DOLLYFEST: an all-day affair celebrating country superstar and pop-culture/gay icon

On July 7, the first Sunday of the Calgary Stampede, Broken City Social Club is set to dazzle Electric Avenue in a distinctively over-the-top, rhinestoned hue as it welcomes THE ORIGINAL DOLLYFEST: an all-day affair celebrating country superstar and po…

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Introducing BOLD, a Sephora Canada class exclusive to the transgender community

Looking and feeling your best helps you live more confidently. For that reason, Sephora developed Classes for Confidence to help inspire fearlessness in those facing major life transitions. Classes for Confidence include three main categories, BOLD for the transgender community, Workforce for women in transitioning life moments, and BRAVE for clients facing cancer and chemo.
With a BOLD mission to Teach, Inspire and Play, Sephora… Read the rest

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Billy Winn Returns in Dreamland II – Featuring Debut Single, “Another Broken Heart”

Billy Winn’s Dreamland II picks up where Dreamland I left off. Thematically, at least. Sonically, its debut single, “Another Broken Heart,” releasing May 24, turns up the drama with a heavy-octane dance number. “I love going back to EDM, where it all started for me,” Winn explains. “High energy dance is always a great place to get things started.”
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Alberta Musicians Bring Queerness to the Forefront of Upcoming Concert

As the world gets ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City, and the 50th anniversary of homosexuality being decriminalized in Canada, baritones Adam Arnold and Adam…… Read the rest

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YYComedy Festival Announces 2019 Line-Up including Jann Arden, Naomi Snieckus and Elvira Kurt

Boasting new dates, a new mainstage venue, and a hilarious and stellar line-up for 2019, the shiny and re-imagined YYComedy Festival kicks off one week today on Mon., May 20 and runs through Sat., May 25/ 19 at The Grand and various venues across Calgary.
YYComedy Festival producers Cory Mack and Anna Gustafson announced the diverse line-up of comedians attending the 2019 Festival in early… Read the rest

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RICK MERCER – Canada: Coast To Coast To Coast – Takes The Stage With His Live Comedy Show

Jewish Family Service Calgary (JFSC) is pleased to present their annual fundraiser, this year featuring Rick Mercer, host of The Rick Mercer Report for 15 Years and author of Rick Mercer Final Report. The event takes place on Sunday May 5th, at MacEwan Hall (University of Calgary) at 7 pm.
RICK MERCER chronicles, satirizes, and ultimately celebrates all that is great and irreverent about this… Read the rest

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INTERVIEW – Equal Marriage, Gay Rights and Gay Pride: Responses from UCP leader Jason Kenney from back in June 2004 when he was running for the Federal Conservatives

From GayCalgary Magazine June 2004, Issue 8

With the upcoming 2019 provincial election, we wanted to showcase past interviews that we have done with Jason Kenney (when he was running in the 2004 federal election for the Conservatives), Stephan Mandel (when he was mayor of Edmonton), and David Khan (when he was looking to become the leader of the Alberta Liberals).  We had not interviewed Rachel Notley yet, but have GayCalgary has interviewed three NDP MLA’s which speaks to what the Alberta NDP Party is about.

In June 2004, GayCalgary did interviews with candidates running for the Federal election in the Calgary area. With the amount of people that responded to our three questions, we had missed that we had interviewed Jason Kenney, who is now the leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP).  You can read the whole article Federal Election Candidates in Calgary: Question and Answer (June 2004, Issue 8) at http://www.gaycalgary.com/a760.

The following is the excerpt of what questions had been asked of Jason Kenney and how he responded to them.

“With elections happening just around the corner…

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INTERVIEW – Equal Marriage, Gay Rights and Gay Pride: Responses from UCP leader Jason Kenny from back in June 2004 when he was running for the Federal Conservatives

With the upcoming 2019 provincial election, we wanted to showcase past interviews that we have done with Jason Kenny (when he was running in the 2004 federal election for the Conservatives), Stephan Mandel (when he was mayor of Edmonton), and David Kahn (when he was looking to become the leader of the Alberta Liberals).  We had not interviewed Rachel Notley yet, but have GayCalgary has… Read the rest

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INTERVIEW – Equal Marriage, Gay Rights and Gay Pride: Responses from UCP leader Jason Kenney from back in June 2004 when he was running for the Federal Conservatives

With the upcoming 2019 provincial election, we wanted to showcase past interviews that we have done with Jason Kenney (when he was running in the 2004 federal election for the Conservatives), Stephan Mandel (when he was mayor of Edmonton), and David Khan (when he was looking to become the leader of the Alberta Liberals).  We had not interviewed Rachel Notley yet, but have GayCalgary has… Read the rest

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