tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40675852815478125552011-11-27T17:11:57.920-08:00GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) official online blog of thoughts, opinions and happenings of interest to gay, lesbian and bisexual residents and visitors to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.GayVancouver.com (Gay Vancouver Online)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06287880623169010240noreply@blogger.comBlogger1551100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067585281547812555.post-23942261155351891662010-10-22T12:36:00.000-07:002010-10-22T13:57:04.683-07:00

On Wednesday, hundreds gathered in Vancouver at Emery Barnes Park, in a vigil to end homophobic bullying. But while I was moved by the numbers that attended and the passion of the speakers, it was the story that a dear friend shared with me from Saskatoon that same day that had the most impact on me personally. This is the story of one woman making a difference for the kids at her school. She

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It is always a bitter-sweet day after the closing gala of the Vancouver International Queer Film Festival each year. Here's our highlights, by the numbers:# of Feature Films: 10# of Shorts: 31# of Nights Where We Didn't See Any Films: 1# of Parties Attended: 0 (who had time?)# of New Friends Made in Festival Line-ups: 18# of Individual Tweets during the Festival: Way too many to count!And our

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Fresh off another fantastic Pride week in Vancouver it's always good to reflect on why Pride festivities continue to be such a huge deal in the LGBTQ community.For me, this year's Pride celebrations had an extra special meaning as my 73 year old father and his girlfriend, he a devout Catholic, joined us at the parade for the first time. This was actually his idea as I have never thought that he,

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Owners of a bed and breakfast in Grand Forks, British Columbia are before the BC Human Rights Tribunal for allegedly denying a gay male couple a room. According to the B&B owners, Lee and Susan Molnar, this is because of their Christian beliefs.Sorry Molnars, you like every other business in British Columbia cannot discriminate based on sexual orientation. You want to run a business you need to

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I was one of the lucky ones. While I was always a little different growing up I never really felt the full force of a bully. But I did see others feel the wrath of the school bully.Today is Pink Shirt day across Canada, raising awareness of this major problem. Just how much of a problem is it? According to the Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network (PREVNet) the problem

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Well, it is finally done. Vancouver is slowly returning to normal after hosting one of the biggest parties it has seen since Expo 86.I can now admit I wasn't really looking forward to the games. I live downtown, work in the 'burbs and I just knew my normally peaceful life was going to be turned upside down what with thousands of people every night in my 'hood and a transit system that has a

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We've all heard the news - government arts funding across British Columbia has been cut with arts organizations all across the province feeling the pinch.One queer organization that is definitely feeling the effects of these cuts is Out on Screen, the organizers of the annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival, the Out in Schools programme and the Queer History Project. As a result of the government

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In the last few days in the news Virgin Mobile has been under fire in Calgary and Mississauga regarding their "provocative" ads showing a man and woman passionately kissing while he touches her buttocks. These ads were considered too sexually exploitative and had to be taken down. Luckily in Vancouver we have not had this happen. I guess we are just more open here and realize this behaviour

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We actually resisted doing a review of 2009 (let alone the last decade) at GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) but we saw a great post from Rebecca Coleman who writes The Art of the Business blog, where she listed her top ten posts from 2009. And because we are not above copying a great idea (and besides, isn't imitation the sincerest form of flattery) we present our Top Ten Articles for

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A few days ago our community lost a trailblazer for gay rights in Canada when Peter Corren died. Corren, who along with his partner Murray launched a number of legal challenges that not only transformed gay rights for British Columbians but for all Canadians. Through these various challenges, the Correns have led the fight for same-sex adoption, inclusion of same-sex information in the school

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Since our GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) redesign earlier this year, we have found ourselves covering the arts more and more. The arts are a huge part of the culture here in Vancouver and we are glad to be able to share that through the site.If you value the arts, now is definitely the time to show your support. While Vancouver's arts organizations are not the only group facing

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Maybe it is this year's Tamagotchi, Tickle Me Elmo or for those too young to remember these fads, perhaps think of it as this year's Wii. But whatever you want to compare it to, this year's "must have" for under the Christmas tree or stuffed into stockings is something decidedly low-tech.What am I talking about? Why the Olympic red mittens of course! According to the Vancouver Olympic

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During an introduction to a presentation at Vancouver City Hall last evening, Councillor Tim Stevenson told of a recent visit to China where he was asked how many homeless there were on the streets in Vancouver. When Councillor Stevenson responded with "about 3,000" the Chinese delegate exclaimed that as one of the richest countries in the world, how could we not simply eliminate that number

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Since starting my fundraising efforts for Movember I have had a number of conversations with male friends and acquaintances about prostate cancer.The number one reaction so far is it is not something that they are particularly worried about because it is an "old man's disease". Most are surprised to hear that men should actually begin screening at age 40.Why is it important? Because 1 in 6 men

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Yes, I know said I would blog everyday about my 'stache and yes I know I've now missed five days but to be really honest here since actually creating the 'stache it has been like watching paint dry. To help put a little life in things though I'm going to create my "trucker" look tomorrow and then next week I'm going for a straight 'stache itself. What can I say, I get borded easily.On Prostate

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I'm a little behind in my Movember blogs! Last one was November 11th but I figured there really wasn't much to say since there really wasn't much change. But today the 'stache has finally taken shape and I must say I'm pretty impressed with my own handiwork. I'll have a photo up soon of the 'stache itself but first need to do with some skin irritation on my chin which won't make for a very

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Rather than a Movember blog entry about my 'stache I thought I would send a heartfelt thank you to all the men and women, including my own father, that served or are serving in Canada's military. Veteran Affairs Canada puts it in terms that helped me to understand why it is important to remember: "By remembering their service and their sacrifice, we recognize the tradition of freedom these men

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Okay, I'm getting a little bored now. Time to get some shape into this puppy. I've been doing more research into styles and I'm not sure now if just a 'stache is going to cut it. I'm toying with a "Franz Josef" or "A la Souvarov". What do you think?On Prostate Cancer - I came across this great article on overcoming men's objections to a prostate exam that should be required reading.On Growing

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I had no illusions. I knew this day was coming. I just didn't think it would start this soon. My face itches. That's it, just wanted to complain. Monday's are good for complaining. Nice bow tie though, don't you think?On Prostate Cancer - prostate cancer survival rates are actually quite good and recent studies show that if detected when in its localised stage, the survival rate is

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Day 8 and the beard continues to fill in and I think it is now at a point now where change will not be so noticeable for a while. The BF declared this as not one of my better hats. It might not be the nicest looking hat but this one has been with me around the world a couple of times (my version of the Canadian flag patch on my backpack)!On Prostate Cancer - yearly prostate exams are an

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Day 7 and the beard is starting to fill in nicely. Not as much grey as I had expected. My father's hair and beard is almost completely white so I thought mine might start looking the same (especially as I get older).On Prostate Cancer - there are many treatment options these days for those that have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Visit Prostate Cancer Canada for more information.On

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It is only day six and while I'm having fun with the beard (the best part is not having to shave every morning!!) I'm actually having more fun with my hat collection. Today's is one of my favs - what I call my "Gomer" hat. I haven't actually taken count yet but I think I can actually go the entire month with a different hat each day. Bow ties are making a comeback (I've actually started a

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Okay, okay, I really DON'T have an Uncle that lives in Florida, but if I did I am pretty sure this is what he would look like. Got the in-grown hairs under control and I'm actually thinking I'm not so hideous when I look at myself in the mirror now. But I am definitely looking forward to when the 'stache shaping begins and I can get rid of the rest of the hair on my face that I don't need.On

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Today's photo is decidedly burglar like and I am convinced I'll end up on a most wanted poster somewhere with this mug! I've decided that lots of facial hair actually makes me look older than I really am and does nothing for my complexion (oh vanity, you are a mean one). On Prostate Cancer - a growing body of evidence suggests that certain vitamins and minerals may protect against prostate

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The boyfriend declared I was already looking a little "scruffy" this morning as he took the daily photo documenting my 'stache. I would have to agree but history tells me it only gets worse from here before it actually gets better. A couple of in-grown hairs have appeared but I hope to have those under control soon! On Prostate Cancer - did you know it will be diagnosed in about 25,500 men

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I'm always amazed at how quickly my facial hair actually grows. It is only day two of Movember and I can already see the little hairs peeking through the skin. Still a long way to go. I just hope that the in-grown hairs that usually accompany my growing a beard stay away this time! On Prostate Cancer - did you know that prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men? It will

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I must admit I never really understood the draw that Halloween has on the gay community. For me it is pretty much like any other day. But for some in our community it is, as Judy Grahn described, a "great gay holiday" on the GLBTQ calendar, right up there with Pride.Is it because we give ourselves permission to let loose and feel safe(r) since won't be judged (after all, we're not the only ones

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Characterizing Johnny Weir: Pop Star on Ice as a "queer" film at the 2009 Vancouver International Film Festival is a bit of misnomer for although there is an assumption that Weir is gay, in the end the movie is more about Weir's turn on ice skates in his sequined costumes than actually getting to know what makes him tick. And that is the one big dissappointment in this film.Although it was fun

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So, has anyone noticed that movies tend to travel in packs? You know, where someone in Hollywood produces an end-of-the-world spectacle and three others follow? Or where one Holocaust movie begets three more? Seems that trend is happening again right now with zombies. Currently in wide release is Zombieland starring Woody Harrelson but hidden within the hundreds of movies currently playing

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With the summer now a fading memory and the fall and winter seasons upon us, we Vancouverites begin to think indoors. And indoors, in this hockey obsessed country that we live in, invariably includes the Vancouver Canucks. But take heart all you non-hockey fans! There is a growing movement in the City of Vancouver! The unCanuck - that silent minority that simply rolls their eyes at the Canuck

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I admit it. I originally got caught up in the media hysteria that is Glee. You know, that new television series from the same network that brings us Cops. (Okay, okay I was reaching here looking for the worst Fox show but to be honest they do have some decent stuff including the very subversive and very funny American Dad and Family Guy. And of course, The Simpsons).But I digress. What I

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In a recent post I called for a campaign for real friends and vowed to remove any "friends" from my personal Facebook page that I had not physically interacted within a six month period (actually on reviewing that blog entry I even said a phone call would do). Well, I did it. And I did it several months early. And you know what? It was kind of cathartic. I'm now down to 21 "friends" on

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News 1130 is reporting on a recent Global TV poll which found that three-quarters of those between 18 and 34 believe same-sex couples should have marriage rights. Apparently British Columbia and Ontario lead the other provinces in their support.Ummm, excuse me? Last time I checked same-sex marriage is still legal in Canada. So why should I or anyone else care what a poll thinks? Sure it's

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On Tuesday, September 15th the City of Vancouver will play host to the "Council of Councils" bringing the entire group of City appointed advisory boards into one place. During this meeting each of the advisory boards is tasked with coming up with three priorities to work on during the coming year.As a member of the LGBTTQ Advisory Committe I am not only disappointed with the lack of input and

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I've been thinking alot about Facebook and Twitter lately as we at GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) are using social networks more and more ourselves to help get our message out.But I am also a personal Facebook user, as is my partner. He actually spends more time on his personal Facebook page than I do (to be honest I can go several days without updating it although I have been a little

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Actually, there were no fat ladies, just the finale for the 21st edition of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival. 71 movies in 11 days. We only managed to scratch the surface but, with apologies in advance for the cliche, we must say this was simply the best festival ever. And only hours after the closing gala screening of Muñeca, we are already planning on how we can take in even more of the

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The end of another Vancouver Queer Film Festival is almost upon us. In the first ten days of the Festival we have seen a total of 13 movies (not including all of the shorts). By the end of tonight's finale we will have scratched only the surface of the 71 movies screened. Day ten saw us at another double-feature and in true Film Fest style the two movies could not have been any different from

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After watching City of Borders the other night at the Vancouver Queer Film Festival, two things jumped out at me:1. We are so lucky to live in Canada2. So much conflict in the world could be eliminated if everyone were gay#1 is simple. We live in the best country in the world. Period. I have been fortunate to visit many places around the world and perhaps with only one exception, I step off

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Always diversifying, always changing, this year's Vancouver Queer Film Festival saw three special Focus Series added to the line-up: Youth, Queer History and Asian Voices.I've previously mentioned the Youth Focus which saw an unprecedented number of films at this year's Festival classified for those under 18 and the Queer History Focus which will see the world premiere screening of The Portside

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I finally had my Film Fest "aha!" moment last night during the screening of John Greyson's part documentary / part opera Fig Trees at the Vancouver Queer Film Festival.For six years now we at GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) have been active sponsors of the Festival and individually are personal donors as well. But always in the back of my mind has been the question as to why we/I support

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Last night was the annual The Coast is Queer shorts program at the Vancouver Queer Film Festival and of course we at GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) were all over it as it continues to be one of our favourite parts of the Festival each year.Not only are these shorts (a total of 13 were screened) diverse in their subject matter but they come from our very talented pool of queers here in

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Day four of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival meant another double-feature. This time it was two very different movies which also happened to be part of this year's Youth Focus Series. This series saw 22 movies going through the classification process which allows youth under the age of 18 to attend specific showings (normally film festivals do not go through the classification process which

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The 21st annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival is now into its third day and we've already taken in five movies. By the end of the ten days we plan to see a total of 16 films. As with previous years our eyes can be larger than our stomachs but with so many great movies we will do our best.Be sure to check out our complete guide to this year's Vancouver Queer Film Festival online and watch for

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I know I'm probably going to get myself in a lot of trouble here but I actually find myself looking forward to the ten days at the Vancouver Queer Film Festival more than I do Pride each year.First, I must say this has been a gradual realization as it hasn't always been that way. Up until about three years ago Pride was always the highlight on my gay calendar. Sure, I still love the parade and

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We at GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) subscribe to Google Alerts that tell us when the phrase "gay vancouver" is mentioned on the internet. Usually it is our own content that we are alerted to but this morning I received notification of an article titled More to Love, Not for Gays at Homorazzi. The article talks about the new reality television show similar to The Bachelor/Bachelorette

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My boyfriend really takes it hard. A week of parties, activities, friendship and fun that was the 2009 Vancouver Gay Pride week invariably leads to a slight depression as our days (and nights) return to normal. One way to ease out of this post-Pride depression though is the Pride in Art Festival that continues at the Roundhouse Community Centre through August 14th. Along with the art exhibition

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One day after the big Vancouver Gay Pride Parade and Festival we received a frantic email from Leo in Montreal (we call it frantic because it was in big letters and all bolded). He was warning us of the homophobic remarks and "gay bashing" that were appearing on the Vancouver Craigslist "rants & raves" section.Leo was encouraging us Vancouverites in "drawing a more efficient plan of action to

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As the Vancouver Pride festivities heat up this week, I find myself questioning the need for a Pride celebration any longer. In fact I was saying to my partner just the other day the lustre of Pride has worn off a bit for me.That was until this morning when I opened up Xtra West! and read about the gaybashing that occurred at the Queer Prom youth dance back on June 27th.Seems everyone agrees

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During the summer my partner and I take to almost daily "urban walks" which usually take us from Yaletown through the West End to English Bay and the seawall. With the growing season in full swing one of our favourite stops along the way are the community gardens at Nelson Park and at the corner of Davie and Burrard Street.While the Nelson Park community garden is lots of fun to explore, it is

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Sacha Baron Cohen is taking a lot of heat (from both the gay community and beyond) for his latest movie, Bruno, but I can honestly say my partner and I haven't laughed that hard in a very, very long time. There were only about a dozen of us in the theatre (and from the looks few other gays) and it was pretty evident that they didn't find the humour in some of SBC's antics. Sure it made us squirm

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As a member of the City of Vancouver's newly formed LGBTQ Advisory Committee I've decided to blog about my experiences as a member of this diverse group. This will the first of what I am sure will be many more posts to come as the committee plans and executes on its terms of reference. First off I must say that this is one anxious bunch and I think that bodes well for the local LGBTQ community

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No, it is not the spectacle that was Michael Jackson's funeral, although that got to me this week too, but rather two other stories - one involving the Olympics and the other the Conservatives.First the Olympics. Seems the Canadian Olympic Committee were actually challenging Interactive Male's logo which shows two men embracing as it was too similar to sporting pictograms used during the

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Yes, that is right bare buns.Wreck Beach is the infamous clothing optional beach in Vancouver and today they held their annual Bare Buns Run onthe beach.Although the nudists kept saying how cold it was (I took the "shy" option and ran with my shorts/tshirt) the run was fantastic. We ran 3 laps up and down the tidal flats. This had to be the most difficult run I have ever done. I am not a "

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What an absolutely glorious way to celebrate Canada's 142nd birthday yesterday with the sunshine and just the right amount of breeze to make things bearable! Along with the thousands out that day the team at GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) took a much deserved rest and headed down to the Canada Day celebrations at Canada Place. The diversity of our country was evident and we were

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Summer in Vancouver is always a good time and the (usually) nice weather doesn't help either! Whether it is the Dragon Boat Festival, Bard on the Beach or, of course, Pride and the Queer Film Festival, a summer favourite is definitely the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.The Festival launches tomorrow (June 25th) and runs through July 5th and boasts some 1800 musicians, 400 concerts in

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Just in time for Dad's Day we received word about this made-in-Vancouver Saturday Night Live "Mother Lover" spoof. Of course we had to check it out. Content warning - probably not a great Youtube in the workplace!

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Whitney's new album launches September 1st. Our friends at Sony Music sent us this "sizzle reel". We had to share...

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This weekend saw us playing host to friends from Seattle. It's been a while since we had an opportunity to show-off our great city first hand. Friday night saw us at Kam's Place on Davie Street for dinner. As it turned out we were all vegetarians so this was a great choice given the wide variety of veggie dishes. The Kam in Kam's even stopped by to say hello to welcome our visitors and before

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So American Idol runner-up finally came out. That's not news, that's just confirmation.What is news to us here at GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) is the fact the Vancouver Province chose to run this particular gem in their "Health" section online. Yes, the local conservative right-wing rag didn't see this as entertainment news but as health news. Wait! OMG! The Vancouver Sun did

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In its latest attempt to bring attention to the Canadian seal hunt, PETA has dropped Pamela for the likenesses of 2010 mascots, Quatchi, Sumi and Miga as part of its Olympic Shame campaign.The Vancouver Olympic Committee (VANOC) has given up trying to stop PETA from using the likeness of the mascots as it falls within fair-use under copyright laws.In what we think a rather strange add-on to the

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America's self-styled "best christian" is at it again. This time she explains traditional marriage to everyone else. Of course Betty and those who watch her videos are all going to hell in a handbasket, but hey, at least we go laughing!

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We are proud to announce that Mark Robins of GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) has been appointed as a member of the City of Vancouver LGBTQ Advisory Committee."It is an honour to serve the local GLBTQ community as part of this Advisory Board," said Mark Robins on his appointment. "I am looking forward to working with the great team that has been assembled to serve on the Committee and to

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U.S. President Barack Obama proclaimed June to be LGBT Pride Month in the United States. While we give him kudos for doing so, it is bittersweet for our brothers and sisters to the south as Obama clearly states that he will work to bring the "full spectrum of equal rights to LGBT Americans" but fails to mention equal rights in marriage but instead refers to "supporting civil unions".Shame on you

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We are always looking for great public service announcements and in this case it is from the makers of Gillette razors.We think most gay men knew how to manscape but in case any of you weren't sure or wanted to try it out for the first time here is a cute instructional cartoon to show you how.Thanks Gillette!!

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One of the few indulgences we allow ourselves during our downtime at GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) is trash television. And really, what better trash tv is there than Canada's Next Top Model?Episode one of the latest season saw 23-year old single mom Tiffany ousted from the show as this year's first potential supermodel "voted off the island" by the judges.While we know that someone

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Yesterday the California State Supreme Court upheld the ban on gay marriage which came about through voter-approved Proposition 8 earlier this year.We at GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) find this very surprising (and of course disappointing) given the fact Canada's courts came to a different decision in the face of public opposition. What about the 18,000 or so same-sex marriages that

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High school students from Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville shared with us their video "Think Before You Speak". We had to share.It is great to see students engaged in this dialogue. Here is what they said in their email to us:As high school students, we see the effects of homophobia on a daily basis. Students have began to underestimate the power of their words, as they continue to throw

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So last night as my partner and I wound down from a day of lunch with friends, theatre at the Arts Club (Les Miserables) and a long walk on the seawall the unthinkable happened! We had to use the ER at St Paul's Hospital. Now, before you get too concerned it wasn't life threatening. There was no blood and although there were a few tears it was a simple broken toe (or at least we thought). It

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British Columbians went to the polls on Tuesday and re-elected the Liberal government for the third time but this blog entry is not about the Liberal win and what that might mean for our community (good and bad) but it is about the record low turnout to the polls.Only half of eligible voters across our Province bothered to vote. Some suggested that the NHL playoffs were to blame. If that indeed

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We received an email the other day from a straight ally asking us to help get the word out about a petition that is currently online in support of gay marriage in the United States. We at GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) have many gay friends in the United States ourselves who envy our ability in Canada to marry. Let's help them out, even if in this very small way! The organizer of the

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Each year, Vancouver's GLBT newspaper, Xtra West recognizes the movers and shakers in the gay Vancouver community. GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) congratulates all of the 2009 Xtra West 2009 Community Achievement Award winners:Youth Activist - Ryan ClaytonStraight Ally - Katie StobbartCommunity Group of the Year - Trans Alliance SocietyJane Rule Memorial Writer of the Year - Rev Gary

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We stumbled across this one during our many forays into the abyss that is the internet. We thought it was so bizarre and so funny that we just had to share!Interestingly some of the comments on Youtube say this is racist. What do you think? What if it used straight people and gay people instead of blacks and whites?

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They are everywhere - those non-profit organizations that are all vying for our attention AND our scarce dollars. Having done some work recently with Canadian Blood Services (you know, that group that won't take OUR blood), I started thinking about what makes a good non-profit and which ones deserve our support.At GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vanocuver Online) our non-profit of choice is Out On Screen

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On April 25th 2009 Bea Arthur who had been battling Cancer passed away in her home. She is probably most well known for her Emmy Award winning roles of Dorothy Zbornak on the 1980's hit TV show Golden Girls and the title role of Maude from the 1970's.She was born on May 13th, 1922 and worked very hard at her Acting trade where she started out on "off Broadway" and then got her "big break" in

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We have received word that The Odyssey Nightclub, who was being forced to vacate their existing premises on April 30th, has been given a reprieve from the City of Vancouver. Here is the word from the official Odyssey Facebook page:"While the details of this extension are still being worked out, it will likely be a month-to-month scenario with a timeline tied to funding for the housing project

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The 25th Annual Sun Run is quickly fading into the past as the last of the runners make their way to the finish line. Kenyan Willy Kimosop was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 29 minutes, four seconds. Not surprisingly given the numbers Kimosop crossed the finish line even before all of the other runners had crossed the start line. The first woman to cross was Ethiopian Abebu

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The Arts Club is presenting Les Miserables beginning May 14th. Now that, in our opinion, is already notworthy since in our opinion it is one of the best "spectacle" musicals of all time. Apparently though tickets sales have doubled for the show in the past few days for the Arts Club all because of the internet sensation that Susan Boyle has created from her appearance on Britain's Got Talent

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We got word of this new song and video from Tom Goss from our friends at the Michael J. Media Group (we partnered up with them when Burn The Floor came to Vancouver a few months ago).What we like most about the video? It is definitely the diversity of the couples featured. We're sure John and Yoko would approve too! Enjoy...

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This is it folks! The day has arrived. We invite you to check out our "new and improved" website! We look foward to seeing you soon at http://www.gayvancouver.net! We know change is tough and thank you for your patience as we launch our new site. We invite you to take a look around and discover our exciting new home on the internet.If you're lost might we suggest taking a look at our sitemap

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For those of you that may have noticed that we have been a bit quiet of late. It's not that we don't have anything to say or that we are ignoring you! It's just that we've been busy putting together our brand new website.The end is in sight and if all goes according to plan we'll launch the "new and improved" GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) in the next 48-72 hours!We can hardly wait to

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Vancouver's queer community took over Davie Street today for a rally demanding hate crime designations for gay bashings following the March 13th assault on Ritchie Dowrey at the Fountainhead Pub. After the march from Nelson Park down to English Bay, a number of local politicians and community activists spoke out against the recent gay bashing and called upon Attorney General Wally Oppal to

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The Vancouver Playhouse and Electric Theatre present Studies in Motion: The Hauntings of Eadweard Muybridge at the Vancouver Playhouse April 1st through 18th. Much like this year’s Arts Club co-presentation of a Skydive from the 2007 PuSh Festival and here we have another of Vancouver’s larger theatre companies taking on a co-production for something that came out of PuSh. All we can say is

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Seems Sony Music is doing something a bit different today (Saturday, 4 April). By finding the location of their Britney "look-a-like" Amy she will have a pair of tickets to Britney's real sold out show on April 8th. We like creative geurialla style marketing like this. Looks like it took just over an hour for Amy to be found in Montreal on March 19th. How long will it take in Vancouver?

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Organizers are planning a rally against recent gay-bashings in the West End including the most recent assault of Richie Dowry at the Fountainhead. The rally will begin at the east end of Nelson Park (between Thurlow and Bute & Nelson and Comox) and march down Davie Street with the rally taking place at Davie and Denman. Get all the details at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=60143687875.

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Did you know Vancouver is home to one of the best art galleries in Canada? Did you know that the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG), housed in the old provincial courthouse, has a permanent collection of some 9,000 pieces of art and is the principal repository of works produced in this region?One of thecurrent exhibitions, How Soon is Now, celebrates current art and the artists from across British

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For those of you that might not have made it to the Pride launch event on March 20th the Vancouver Pride Society has announced its theme for the 2009-2011 Pride seasons: Educate, Liberate and Celebrate We like it! We also like the fact that this takes us through three years rather than only concentrating on the year at hand.Vancouver Pride 2009 starts with East Side Pride on June 27th and

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The annual Vancouver Playhouse Wine Festival is now in full swing. Having been involved with the Festival in a previous lifetime I can attest to the vast variety of tastings and events that are available during this seven days of everything Bacchus.With 1,600+ wines from over 183 wineries representing 15 countries at a 61 events there really is something for every oenophile.But you better hurry

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It's official! GayVancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) has signed on as sponsors for the 21st Vancouver Queer Film Festival. This is our seventh year sponsoring this annual tradition celebrating queer films. This year's festival takes place August 13-23 and if previous years are any indication it is going to be a great ten days.

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Despite the crappy turn of weather recently there is one small hope - the good people at the West End Slo-Pitch Association (WESA) are holding registration for their 31st anniversary season today (Wednesday, 18 March) from 7-9pm at the Pumpjack.The boys of spring are coming. Does that mean summer can't be far behind?

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We're never been quite sure about the fascination with automobiles (we're just glad they get us from point A to point B most of the time) but we just discovered a group of local gays and lesbians that take this thing seriously - BentCarGuys. The group claims a membership of 175 men and women and is organizing a trip to the Vancouver Auto Show on April 4th. Now if only someone could tell me how

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It is never too early to start thinking about gay Pride in Vancouver with just over 140 days to go! And what better way to do it than take in the Vancouver Pride Society's Spring Into Pride event happening on Friday, 20 March from 5pm-7pm at the Edgewater Casino (750 Pacific Boulevard South). They are promising door prizes, refreshments, appetizers, hot DJs, Pride merchandise, a Pride movie

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The 2009 edition of HSBC Celebration of Light is back! Following its February announcement that the HSBC Celebration of Light would not go ahead this year because of a lack of sponsorship, organizers have announced that the fireworks will indeed go ahead. The four country competition will take place at 10pm over four nights in July and August featuring displays from Canada, South Africa, the

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On Thursday, March 12, 2009 thousands will fill their plates to fight AIDS when over 200 restaurants from Whistler to White Rock and into the Valley will join the fight against AIDS by donating 25 percent of their food revenue from meals sold during Dining Out For Life.As well, Sumac Ridge Estate Winery will donate $1 from every bottle purchased in BC at restaurants AND liquor stores during the

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Okay, we admit it. We're hooked on Dancing With the Stars. Who couldn't help but love the train wreck that is Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak (so, what would Kathy Griffin have to say about that). And what about that Gilles Marini, you know, the naked guy from the Sex and the City movie...But wait, Vancouver's gay community is about to get its very own version with Dancing With the Queers

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In its recent budget, the British Columbia Liberal government announced a 50% cut to funding of arts programs in two years. Currently, the BC government budet is $19.5 million. Next year that amount is reduced to $11.9 million. In two years that is further reduced to $9.6 million.We know times are tough but with the billions being spent to celebrate sport in British Columbia with the upcoming

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Seems we missed out on the 2008 Canadian Blog Awards! Shame, we would have been SO in the running (okay, probably not but we can dream). In any event we stumbled across the awards during one of our many sojourns across cyberspace and really need to share them - especially since they actually have a Best GLBT Blog award!Check out the nominated sites and the winner. Of course, we were doubly

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Seems the controversy over tiaras and drag queens interrupted our series on what to do on each night in gay Vancouver. Now, we certainly didn't do it on purpose and we don't have any particular hate for Tuesdays so in an effort to give each day-of-the-week equal opportunity we present what to do on Tuesdays in gay Vancouver (on Wednesday)... Of course all good little gays in Canada know it is

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Seems Mr. and Miss Gay Vancouver and the Emperor and Empress of Surrey were introduced to Members of the Legislative Assembly. But in a brouhaha the Legislative sergeant-at-arms first insisted they remove their tiaras, sashes and crowns before entering the public gallery.Mark Gueffroy, Mr. Gay Vancouver XXIX apparently said he was disappointed the group had to remove their court regalia but was

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Ahhh, the beginning of the work week for most as we pull ourselves from our beds to face another day, another 50 cents. Mondays are not the wildest nights in gay Vancouver but there are still a few things to do. The Odyssey features an industry night for all those hardworking service workers (and no, we don't mean THAT kind of service worker) or perhaps a relaxing drink at 1181. They might

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Forget a day of rest. There is far too much to do in gay Vancouver! Of course, along with Thursday nights, Sunday night's airwaves are also filled with QueerFM on the University of British Columbia radio station CITR (101.9 FM). For those with a more spiritual bent there is the GLBT Worship Service at 6pm or for those like us that are going to hell-in-a-hand-basket perhaps you can take in the

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