Nathaniel Christopher / 21 October 2016

Vancouver trustees fired but LGBT mentor safe for now

The Vancouver School Board’s new government-appointed trustee says she will retain the LGBT mentor position. “Having been a teacher, having been a vice principal and principal, I had numerous indicati...

Nathaniel Christopher / 28 June 2016

Nanaimo’s first Pride parade marks a new era

My first gay Pride parade was an unforgettable experience, but it certainly didn’t take place in my hometown. “Rather than receive stares of ridicule and disgust I received looks of admiration, love a...

Nathaniel Christopher / 2 May 2016

Vancouver Pride will learn from mistakes, says outgoing president

The past year saw “very significant issues and challenges” for the Vancouver Pride Society (VPS), outgoing president Tim Richards told members at the organization’s annual general meeting April 30, 20...

Nathaniel Christopher / 8 April 2016

Budget cuts threaten LGBT mentor in Vancouver schools

The Vancouver School Board may eliminate its anti-homophobia position as part of district-wide cutbacks intended to make up for an anticipated $27 million shortfall in government funding. ”This is the...

Nathaniel Christopher / 23 November 2015

Four sites Qmunity could call home, maybe

It’s been nearly two years since the City of Vancouver gave Qmunity $7 million to build a new queer community centre in the West End. The money, part of a community amenity contribution from Jim Patti...

Nathaniel Christopher / 10 July 2015

Gay sexuality a gift from God, says head of United Church of Canada

United Church Moderator Gary Paterson describes sexuality — including gay sexuality — as a gift from God. “First of all let’s back up and say it’s not sin,” he says. “But somewhere the church built up...