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The federal government is investing $136.3 million over four years into the Black Justice Strategy, a move advocates say will help strengthen community-led programs and tackle the systemic barriers contributing to the overrepresentation of Black people in the criminal justice system, including as victims of crime. #BlackCanada #Black #BIPOC nowtoronto.com/news/canada-1…

The federal government is putting $60 million toward renewing its #2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan. But while advocates welcome the investment, they say more is needed to meet the growing needs of Queer and Trans communities across #Canada and internationally 🏳️‍🌈 nowtoronto.com/culture/feder…

Thousands of post-secondary students across Ontario, including students at U of T, walked out of class today in a province-wide protest against recent OSAP changes introduced by the Ford government. #onpoli

After experiencing conversion therapy at a U.S. Christian university, Toronto scholar Dr. Lucas Wilson is helping amplify the stories of survivors and expose the harm of anti-Queer religious teachings. #LGBTQ #Transgender #Queer #ConversionTherapy nowtoronto.com/culture/toron…

#BREAKING: Olivia Chow has been re-elected Mayor of Toronto

Ottawa is investing $6 million in Black Canadians’ health — but advocates say short-term commitments aren’t enough to tackle systemic barriers and are calling on the federal government to think long-term. #CDNpoli #BlackCanadians nowtoronto.com/news/black-ca…

Transgender rights advocates are raising concerns about proposals from OneBC to restrict how sex and gender identity are recognized in British Columbia, warning that policies targeting Trans youth could undermine their safety, access to healthcare and well-being 🏳️‍⚧️ #BritishColumbia #Transgender #BC nowtoronto.com/culture/trans…

A night of Queer celebration with a purpose. ICONIC: The Big Fun Party is bringing Deborah Cox, Van Goth and Toronto’s Queer community together to raise funds for Sherbourne Health’s year-round 2SLGBTQ+ programs. Here’s why supporting Queer healthcare matters💃🏾 #Toronto #LGBTQ nowtoronto.com/news/iconic-t…

Queer #softball and messy Sapphic drama? ⚾️ #Toronto creator J. Stevens is bringing both to the screen with Crave’s new comedy Slo Pitch. Read the story here: nowtoronto.com/news/slo-pitc…

He didn’t just bring the beats; he helped create space for Black Queer Toronto. After more than 30 years shaping the city’s nightlife and ballroom scenes, DJ Blackcatt is keeping that legacy alive with The Almighty Ball. ✨🌈 #BlackAndQueer #LGBTQ #Toronto nowtoronto.com/culture/dj-bl…

More than 40 #2SLGBTQIA+ organizations gathered in Ottawa today to call on the federal government to invest $450 million over five years to renew and expand the federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan. Read more in the latest Queer & Now: nowtoronto.com/culture/canad…

Delegates from dozens of Queer and Trans-serving organizations across Canada gathered in Ottawa this week to call for a $450 million investment in their communities ahead of the expiration of the 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan. Here’s why advocates say that funding is needed now. Read more in the latest Queer & Now — nowtoronto.com/culture/canad… 🏳️‍🌈 #LGBTQ #CDNpoli #Canada #Transgender #Queer @RainbowRailroad @tenoaksproject @queermomentum

Dozens of 2SLGBTQIA+ serving and allied organizations have gathered on Parliament Hill for what organizers are calling the largest Queer Day of Action in Canadian history, calling for a $450 million investment in the community. #LGBTQ #CDNpoli nowtoronto.com/culture/canad…

Just in time for Nuit Blanche 2026 The 519 has unveiled a new permanent work of art on the front of the community centre. Read more about the design and the inspiration behind it at NowToronto.com — nowtoronto.com/culture/toron…