Lgbtq

Trans teacher launches human rights complaint against B.C. school district
A gay transgender male teacher that experienced more than 20 incidents of homophobic and transphobic…

1 in 5 Canadians still support conversion therapy: survey
More than 20 per cent of Canadians disagree with a ban on conversion therapy that…

Kelowna council not being let off the hook for inaction on conversion therapy
Even though Kelowna city council has publicly condemned conversion therapy and sent a letter to…

Kelowna drag star vying for $50,000 on new reality TV show
A Kelowna drag queen with more than a decade of experience is appearing on reality…

Kamloops LGBTQ2s+ community plan rally after violent attack on transgender youth
The bullying and victimization of a transgender youth in Kamloops earlier this month has shaken…

Documentary will explore creative process of queer model from Kamloops
A queer Kamloops-based model and makeup artist continues to gain momentum in the fashion industry…

The Queers of Kamloops photography series and the creator behind it
Jess Beaudin began taking photos in April, 2020 to help her cope with eating disorder…

Kelowna LGBTQ+ bar owner seizes upon success and expands to other cities
A Kelowna bar owner has found success with his brand of LGBTQ+ lounges and is…

Kelowna’s top cop apologizes for lack of consultation with LGBTQ+ community on new program
Kelowna’s top cop has put a safety program aimed at the LGBTQ+ community on hold…

Kelowna Pride concerned with lack of consultation on RCMP’s new LGBTQ+ program
Kelowna RCMP have launched a new program to offer safe spaces for members of the…

Kelowna man wins prestigious LGBTQ+ entrepreneur award
Dustyn Baulkham, founder and executive producer of Kelowna-based Rebellious Unicorns Production Company Inc.has won an award…

Okanagan’s oldest drag queen offers insight into ageism in LGBTQ+ community
Robert Verigin, also known by his drag queen alias Sophonda Dick, has been endearingly named…

Kelowna Pride looking for help as it gears up for Pride Week 2020
Vendors, advertisers and volunteers are needed as Kelowna Pride builds on the growing success of…

Rainbow crosswalk plan paused in Peachland for political conversation
PEACHLAND – Plans for one small Okanagan town to get rainbow crosswalk were put on…

Here’s what the Kamloops Pride 2019 events lineup looks like
KAMLOOPS —Kamloops Pride has announced its events lineup for this year’s pride week. The City’s…