On March 30th, 2026, a group of trans rights activists from across Canada held a webinar open to the public on trans rights and the ever-growing obstacles on the road to achieving them as Canadian citizens.
On March 30th, 2026, a group of trans rights activists from across Canada held a webinar open to the public on trans rights and the ever-growing obstacles on the road to achieving them as Canadian citizens.
By Alex Prong, Features Editor “Before The 203 was established, there was a lack of resources for queer students, a lack of out faculty and staff, and no brick-and-mortar spaces for queer people at UNB, STU, and NBCC” – A History of the 203 Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity: A Queer Archival Colouring Book …
Once upon a time, Canada had a reputation for being a country filled to the brim with kindness and acceptance. Unfortunately, it seems like we are drifting further and further away from this once beloved reputation. Marginalized groups have been attacked and discriminated against for years now, and with the election cycle coming up, it …
In 2024, the subject of trangender people is more prevalent throughout society than ever. But that doesn't mean that the subject is as new as many people think it is. Transgender people have always existed, whether in public or in private – they have always been there. On February 13th, UNB’s 203 Centre held a …
On February 1st, 2024, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced new anti-trans policies. These policies include but are not limited to: school district workers having to inform parents if their child decides to change their name or pronouns. This part of the policy does not consider the students consent in order for it to take effect. …
In a recent year-end interview, Premier Blaine Higgs made statements regarding gender identity in schools, citing a study to support his government’s policy. However, the lead investigator of the study, Greta Bauer, has since contradicted Higgs, stating that he had misrepresented the research findings. During the interview with The Canadian Press, Higgs claimed that approximately …
On November 20, 2023, the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a solemn occasion to honour the lives of trans people who have been killed by transphobia, was marred by a cyberattack. The organizers of TDOR had shared a public Zoom link on a Facebook page, intending to create a safe and inclusive space for the …
The Plain Site Theatre Festival, now in its fifth year, continues to make waves as a platform for emerging queer playwrights, providing a unique space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the local theatre scene. Founded and curated by Alex Rioux, a Saint Thomas University alum, the festival is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and visibility …
White Ribbon Fredericton, an organization of men dedicated to ending violence against women and promoting gender equality, recently issued a statement on October 18th, criticizing Premier Blane Higgs for his government’s stance on Policy 713. Understanding Policy 713 Policy 713 was implemented by the New Brunswick government in August 2020, with the goal of creating …
“1 Million March for Children,” sounds like a march for something progressive, right? We should all care about children, their quality of life and education. This name for this march makes it sound like it’s for something that will really benefit youth and the future generation, right? Well… you would be wrong. On Wednesday, September …