Nathaniel Christopher / 4 June 2012

Gay refugees likely rejected if new Canadian bill passes

Refugees’ rights advocates say a law proposed by the Harper government will increase the likelihood that gay asylum seekers will be rejected, deported or imprisoned. “C-31 is designed to make Canada q...

Nathaniel Christopher / 25 May 2012 / 6 Comments

Celebrating BC Child and Youth in Care Week

Here’s a photo of the Honourable Mary McNeil, British Columbia’s Minister of Children and Family Development sitting on a stage at the Roundhouse Community Centre on Mary 23 holding a framed 14 ...

Nathaniel Christopher / 6 May 2012 / 3 Comments

McDonald’s apple pies with ice cream!

I love apple pie and ice cream but sometimes I can’t be bothered to make the pie or buy it from the grocery store. That’s why I’m grateful for the McDonald’s near my house whe...

Foster Care and Adoption

Nathaniel Christopher / 26 April 2012 / 3 Comments

Housemate enjoys crappy cereal

This afternoon Housemate decided to buy some puffed wheat. “It’s cheap and I like it,” he said. “Also, it costs less than Sugar Crisp.” I used to eat this crap as a kid and I really didn’t like it. I ...

Nathaniel Christopher / 26 April 2012

Delta chair opposed to anti-homophobia policy

Delta school trustees were reluctant to commit to a student request for an anti-homophobia policy on April 24, with board chair Dale Saip stating that he does not like the idea of singling out certain...

Nathaniel Christopher / 25 April 2012

Mpowering young gay men

One of America’s most successful programs for reducing new HIV infections among young gay and bisexual men comes to Vancouver this June. “We’re going back to an empowerment model, which is what the HI...

Vancouver Life

Nathaniel Christopher / 21 April 2012 / 3 Comments

Homophobic graffiti in Vancouver on 4/20

On April 20 Vancouver celebrated its 18th annual 4/20 celebration. That’s basically the day when thousands of people converge downtown to buy, smoke, see, or smell marijuana. Some go down ...

Nathaniel Christopher / 17 April 2012 / 2 Comments

The Charter at 30

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. w00t! As a gay man I credit the Charter for the advancement of a culture and society that protects and includes gay and...

Vancouver Life

Nathaniel Christopher / 16 April 2012 / 4 Comments

Dollar store umbrellas!

Last week my friend Andrew went out of his way to buy me an umbrella at the dollar store. I had no idea that dollar stores sell umbrellas but thanks to the magic of one generous friend I will stay dry...

Nathaniel Christopher / 15 April 2012 / 1 Comment

Hastings-Sunrise is no East Village

I spend a lot of time with my friends in the East Vancouver neighbourhood Hastings-Sunrise. While so much of the city has been been swallowed up by condo developments Hastings-Sunrise still retains a ...