Lgbtq

Rainbow painted dock in Clearwater sparks controversy
A dock in Clearwater that was painted in rainbow colours this month was the trigger…

Accessing gender-affirming care proves difficult for Kelowna transgender man
Being transgender comes with its fair share of challenges including discrimination, body dysphoria, mental health…

Community gathers for vigil in Kelowna tonight to remember trans lives lost
A candlelight vigil for Trans Day of Remembrance is taking place in Kelowna tonight to…

Hundreds gather across from Kelowna city hall to rally about SOGI education
The so-called 1 Million March 4 Children held a second of rallies at some cities…
Rainbow crosswalk for Kelowna General Hospital
Kelowna General Hospital has an all-new colourful crosswalk. The hospital put in a rainbow crosswalk…

Hundreds march to support LGBTQ rights in Kelowna
People have rallied for trans rights outside of Kelowna’s city hall today, Oct. 15. About…

Okanagan march to support transgender rights a reaction to growing hate
A protest march against hate, and to support of the protection of transgender rights, will…

Gay woman pushing for more acceptance following hateful acts in Summerland
A gay woman in Summerland is getting vocal for the first time in her life…

Planned anti-LGBTQ+ demonstrations in Kamloops, Okanagan face counter protests
People opposed to a school policy that teaches gender and sexuality to children are holding…

Many Canadians accept transgender children but unsure about hormone therapy: poll
Most Canadians are aware of divisions surrounding the conversation about transgenderism, according to findings in…

Kelowna gay bar to pay up after reneging deal with drag queen
A Kelowna drag performer took a local bar to court after it stopped paying for…

Kelowna asking province to help protect school kids from anti-gay activists
The superintendent of Central Okanagan schools is looking for the provincial government to help protect…

Rainbow crosswalk vandalized again in Salmon Arm
Salmon Arm RCMP are investigating after a rainbow crosswalk was vandalized last week. A driver…

Kelowna schools being targeted by gay/trans bashing protesters
The incoming president of the Central Okanagan Parent Advisory Council is calling on the school…

Kelowna’s LGBTQ+ community looking for love not hate as Pride Week wraps up
As the LGBTQ+ communities in Kelowna and Penticton celebrate Pride Week this year, they are…