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June 29, 2022
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Calgary conversion therapy ban gets approval at city council

May 25, 2020 Layla Dart 1

Calgary has joined other Alberta cities with a bylaw banning the business practice of conversion therapy. After some council debate, the bylaw was passed 14-1 at the May 25 city council meeting. Coun. Joe Magliocca

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Calgary conversion therapy ban gets unanimous approval

February 3, 2020 Darren Krause 0

Coun. Jyoti Gondek said she recalled an advocacy group coming in to speak with her about Calgary’s proposed conversion therapy bylaw. “Any time that an advocacy group comes into your office and they’re nervous about

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Calgary researcher Marc Hall’s gay rights story to premiere as Theatre Calgary musical

September 6, 2019 Josie Lukey 0

All Marc Hall wanted to do was take his boyfriend to prom.  What led him to actually do that is now the subject of a musical premiering at Theatre Calgary next year called ‘The Louder

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Calgary LGBTQ seniors may get new location to help age in community

August 15, 2019 Josie Lukey 0

Calgary LGBTQ seniors are worried about discrimination and stigma from caregivers and other residents if they’re required to move into typical seniors homes, according to a new study from Mount Royal University. That’s led the

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Local LGBTQ community frustrated with Calgary Pride political party ban

July 25, 2019 Chelsey Mutter 1

Following Calgary Pride’s decision to barr all political parties from participating in this years pride march, one local activist said he doesn’t see the point of the parade anymore. On Monday night, Calgary Pride decided

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Conversion therapy in Alberta: Ryan’s story

June 18, 2019 Chelsey Mutter 3

At 17 years old, Ryan A. – whose last name is withheld for privacy reasons – moved from his small town and enrolled in a bible college just outside of Calgary. It was then, approximately

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Calgary’s Lit Cosmetics glistens on international drag stage

August 30, 2018 Darren Krause 0

When she was slinging drinks in Alberta bars more than 20 years ago, Calgary Glitter Queen Jodie Perks was using liquid glue topped with glitter to add some bling to her makeup. “I was looking

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Calgary’s first-ever permanent rainbow crosswalk set for Mount Royal University

August 27, 2018 Darren Krause 2

Calgary’s LGBTQ2+ community will now have a physical, year-round fixture in the city, as Mount Royal University is set to unveil the first-ever permanent rainbow crosswalk. The city has had the multi-coloured crosswalk in the

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Sashay, Fillet! bridges dining and drag for Calgary Pride week

August 21, 2018 Darren Krause 1

Dinner with a side of drag. Five of Calgary’s top chefs will be paired up with five of Calgary’s hottest drag talents in an event filled with food and feats in support of Calgary Pride

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