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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 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…
Kelowna schools being targeted by gay/trans bashing protesters
The incoming president of the Central Okanagan Parent Advisory Council is calling on the school…
Rainbow crosswalk vandalized again in Salmon Arm
Salmon Arm RCMP are investigating after a rainbow crosswalk was vandalized last week. A driver…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hundreds march to support LGBTQ rights in Kelowna
People have rallied for trans rights outside of Kelowna’s city hall today, Oct. 15. About…
Rainbow crosswalk for Kelowna General Hospital
Kelowna General Hospital has an all-new colourful crosswalk. The hospital put in a rainbow crosswalk…
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…
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…
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…
Rainbow painted dock in Clearwater sparks controversy
A dock in Clearwater that was painted in rainbow colours this month was the trigger…
What is SOGI 123 and why should it matter to you?
An online resource tool made by B.C. educators for teachers across the province is hoping…
VIDEO: How Pride helps people in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The rainbow wasn’t in the sky this rainy August day in Kamloops. But…
VIDEO: How a Kamloops church chose to support Pride Week
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops church took their Pride display a step further yesterday. The Kamloops…
Kamloops man denied a rental suite because he’s a drag queen
KAMLOOPS – When Darcy Daniel decided to move back to Kamloops to be closer to…
A Kamloops man says he was verbally assaulted and threatened for being gay
CONTENT ADVISORY KAMLOOPS – Growing up in Kamloops, Darcy Daniel says he learned quickly that…
Check out Vernon’s new rainbow crosswalk
VERNON – Those visiting Vernon’s downtown core will notice a bright new crosswalk on Main…
Big White to host Peak Pride festival this spring
KELOWNA – Rainbow flags will fly high on the slopes this April when Big White…
Majority of Vernon council backs rainbow crosswalk
VERNON – Downtown Vernon will be a little brighter next spring. A majority of Vernon…