Members and allies of P.E.I.'s transgender community say the large turnout for a rally in support of transgender rights on Sunday brought them a "ton of joy" and made them feel safe in a time when bigotry is on the rise.
More than 200 people marched in downtown Charlottetown, carrying signs that read Protect Trans Youth and Trans Men Are Real Men and chanting slogans such as "We're here. We're queer. We won't disappear."
Lucky Fusca, executive director of the P.E.I. Transgender Network, said the march was about transgender joy, increasing visibility of the transgender community and standing up to transphobia.
"The emboldenment of bigoted beliefs and hate has been really loud and we wanted to gather today to show our community and to show our allies that love is louder," Fusca said. [...]
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Losers Guild interview on CBC
Hello, sweet babies! My local CBC afternoon show had me on yesterday about my new podcast, The Losers Guild.
Take a listen to the interview here.
Mainstreet host Matt Rainnie is maybe the nicest man ever?
Also, look how old I look! I'm 900 years old!
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St Dunstan's Basilica Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island August 3 2022
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The Island Resto & Bar is a must-visit among restaurants Charlottetown. Our establishment is a culinary haven, offering a delectable fusion of flavors in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whether you're looking for a relaxing dining experience or a lively evening at the bar, The Island Resto & Bar has it all, making it the perfect destination for food enthusiasts in Charlottetown.
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Five community groups on P.E.I. have written to police and education officials seeking public statements in support of the LGBTQ community.
The groups, which include PEERS Alliance and Pride P.E.I., are asking Charlottetown Police Services, the Public Schools Branch, and the provincial Department of Education for public expressions of support for the province's gender diversity guidelines.
They also want officials to publicly condemn hate in response to Wednesday's protests around inclusion in Island schools.
Charlottetown police said Friday a total of five people had reported being assaulted during the protest. Those complaints are under investigation.
"This is scary, this is traumatizing," said Josie Baker, executive director of PEERS Alliance.
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dd20231018:: how we like our bookstores
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"Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Bonne Fierté!"
Source: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Instagram Page
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