Pride
Exploring queer spaces in the city
August 3, 2026As we approach Pride here in “Vancouver,” members of diverse queer communities in Davie Village and Chinatown are still advocating for one another. Many queer walking tours are made to platform queer people’s struggles and joys. To learn more, I read an article from Xtra Magazine where author Robin Perelle and her interviewees reflect on queer spaces. Today, Davie Village is “the heart of gay Vancouver,” but before the ‘80s, queer businesses were scattered throughout Vancouver. Archivist Ron Dutton said, “Gay people could get away with being gay” in places like Chinatown and Gastown. More visibility meant more harassment. Perelle…
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Flirting with cute rock climbing girl
August 3, 2026Day 1: I picked up climbing because I want to make more queer friends. Starting as a total newbie at the activity will be fun. I want someone to show me how it’s done! Day 2: The girl at the…
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All gays are hockey players
August 3, 2026How did I, a straight middle-aged white woman, end up at a gay club during arguably the busiest season of all time — Vancouver Pride? Well, to tackle that question, you’ll have to understand the last few months of my…
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Corporate cuts for the Vancouver Pride Parade
July 30, 2025This August, the Vancouver Pride Parade will look a little different. The event, hosted annually by Vancouver Pride Society, recently lost half of its corporate sponsorships for this year’s celebration. Companies like Lululemon and Walmart have withdrawn. The Peak spoke…
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In Case You Missed It: Happy Together captures a vast picture of loneliness
August 2, 2024With its mesmerizing cinematography, Happy Together (1997) artfully emphasizes societal issues that 2SLGBTQIA+ people still deal with today. It unravels the feelings of loneliness, desperation, and identity through its underlying theme of searching for a place to belong. The film…
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Bright-er side: Disabled queer solidarity
August 2, 2024I’ve had many low points in my life, and during most of them I felt an unwavering sense of support from fellow disabled queers. From acts like offering free produce in a community group, to providing guidance when navigating the…
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Imperfect fits: Pride edition
July 31, 2024Vancouver is hosting Pride this week, and even though “we are all born naked,” that is not the appropriate outfit for the occasion. So, you could make endless Pinterest boards until you develop the perfect Pride look. Or, you could…
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Palestinian solidarity belongs at Pride
July 29, 2024Content warning: mentions of violence against children and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. This summer, Pride parades across the country saw activists protesting the ongoing Palestinian genocide. People have called these protests selfish, saying Pride is “not the place” for them. The participation…
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Burnaby Pride Festival held on July 20 at Bonsor Field
July 27, 2024On July 20, the seventh annual Burnaby Pride Festival celebrated the “diversity of our local 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, families, and supporters.” The festival was held at Bonsor Field and had live music, drag performances, family-friendly activities, and more. Burnaby Pride kicked…
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