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Local flag-raising ceremony honours gender diversity in Pictou County
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (477+ words) NEW GLASGOW " A local flag-raising ceremony was held March 31 to honour and celebrate an important international occasion. New Glasgow residents gathered outside the Glasgow Square Theatre for a flag-raising ceremony in honour of the International Transgender Day of Visibility. The…...
'Spirits are everywhere,' according to Cape Breton medium
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (1909+ words) "Anyone can get rid of negative'egregoric'energy'by not feeding it." - Barb Geddes, Medium She refers to herself as a pagan witch, but Glace Bay's Barb Geddes only casts spells filled with the goodness she finds all around her in nature. "I…...
WENDY ELLIOTT: Being supportive has its challenges
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (828+ words) The Nova Scotia government is slowly heading in the direction of an overhaul to the disability support system. As Social Development Minister Barbara Adams told CBC recently, taking action is necessary. The government is aiming to move 10 individuals out of…...
Losing a safe space: Upstreet closure hits P.E.I. queer, drag scene, says local performer
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (529+ words) With the closure of Upstreet Craft Brewing, Charlottetown has lost one of its more queer-friendly event venues. The brewery regularly held shows at its Allen Street main location, ranging from trivia and stand-up to music and drag. Tj Gallant, who…...
Remembering Stonewall: New York City gay rights activist to speak in P.E.I.
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (624+ words) Martin Boyce, eyewitness to 1969 uprisings, featured at Under the Spire Festival One of the last people alive who was involved in the Stonewall uprisings in New York City in 1969 is coming to Prince Edward Island. Martin Boyce will present, Remembering…...
Christian nationalist MAGA influencer concert going ahead in Charlottetown during Pride week despite pushback
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) A concert featuring a controversial Christian nationalist musician and pastor will be going ahead on the Charlottetown waterfront. Sean Feucht, a Make America Great Again (MAGA) influencer, is booked to perform at Confederation Landing at 10:30 a.m. on July 24. An American, he…...
Halifax Pride Parade brings powerful message of love
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (413+ words) You Belong Here, Pride is Powerful, Protect Trans Kids and Community Saves Lives were among the many signs displayed at Halifaxs Pride Parade on Saturday, with the overarching message being one of love. Several thousand people, greeted by a beautiful…...
‘A magnificent outpouring of love’: West Hants’ fourth pride celebration spreads positive message
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (801+ words) West Hants is for everyone. That was the message people heard as pride celebrations took place in downtown Windsor July 5. With between 300 and 500 people estimated to have taken part, Angela Grant, the president of the West Hants Pride Society, said…...
Annapolis Royal Pride president pleased with parade turnout
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (419+ words) People lined the streets as the Annapolis Royal Pride Parade made its way through the historic town July 5. "It's amazing, living in a small town and seeing all these people," said president Cameron Stiff. "It's really heartwarming." He commended those…...
New Glasgow celebrates Disability Pride month with flag raising
9+ mon, 20+ hour ago (395+ words) Summer Street and People First of Nova Scotia hosted an event on July 4 NEW GLASGOW " New Glasgow joined other communities across the province in marking the start of Disability Pride month with a flag-raising downtown. On July 4, community members raised…...