Pride

RCMP say a protest at a drag storytime event for children at a library in the B.C. Interior over the weekend has resulted in one arrest and an investigation into reports of a separate assault at the scene. The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Drag storytime kids event at Kamloops library marred by protest, arrest

Police say ‘Anti-Pride’ demonstrators yelled insults, refused to leave

 

On Saturday, Aug. 26, vandals spray-painted the rainbow crosswalk on Main Street in Summerland. Municipal crews quickly cleaned up the crosswalk following the incident. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Rainbow crosswalk vandalized in Summerland

Racial slur spray-painted on Pride-themed crosswalk on Main Street

 

A colourful crew from the City of Trail, Trail Arts Council and the Trail Public Library were handing out rainbow flags, tasty rainbow cannolis, and treats in recognition of the 5th annual Pride-Trail event at Trail’s Incredible Market. From left: Coun. Bev Benson, Nadine Tremblay Trail Arts Council, Pride Trail’s Addison Oberg, Andrea Jolly from the city, and Kalsoom Fahad and Danielle Monk from the library. Photos: Jim Bailey

IncrEdible Pride at Trail market

Trail’s Pride themed IncrEdible Market was a huge hit on Saturday along the Esplanade

 

The 2023 Pride Trail is joining the IncrEdible Market in Jubilee Park on Saturday, Aug. 12. Photo: City of Trail

Pride-Trail joins forces with Trail’s IncrEdible Market

The 2023 Pride themed IncrEdible Market goes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Esplanade Saturday.

  • Aug 9, 2023
The 2023 Pride Trail is joining the IncrEdible Market in Jubilee Park on Saturday, Aug. 12. Photo: City of Trail
Pride Gym fighter Keanan Patershuck stepped up two weight classes and won by KO over heavy weight Kail Melton of Fresno at the A1 Combat Tachi Place Casino in Fresno, California on Aug. 4. Photo: Facebook

Trail MMA fighter makes short work of heavy weight opponent in Fresno

Pride Gym’s Keanan Patershuk wins second straight fight in less than a month by first round KO

Pride Gym fighter Keanan Patershuck stepped up two weight classes and won by KO over heavy weight Kail Melton of Fresno at the A1 Combat Tachi Place Casino in Fresno, California on Aug. 4. Photo: Facebook
Pride Gym

Greater Trail youth sparring with Pride

Trail Association for Community Living teamed up with Pride Gym for a good workout

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Bronc rider and former Pride Gym fighter Charles Bisset wins Pritchard, B.C. rodeo earlier this month. Photo: contributed

Trail fighter’s rankings on the rise in rodeo and Muay Thai

Pride Gym fighter Charles Bisset ranked No. 3 by WBC Muay Thai USA, and wins first BC rodeo

Bronc rider and former Pride Gym fighter Charles Bisset wins Pritchard, B.C. rodeo earlier this month. Photo: contributed
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Fri, April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Man charged after Pride flag stolen, damaged in North Vancouver

Police say the incident was posted on social media

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Fri, April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Pride Gym fighter Keanan Patershuk (middle) won his third professional MMA fight on Friday in Mississippi, beating Christian Echols by first round knockout. From left: Pride Gym coaches Brandon Krumm, Aaron Price, (Keanan) Glen Kalesniko and Gilbert Champagne. Photo: Nicole Ouillette

Trail fighter wins by KO in pro MMA fight

Pride Gym’s Keanan Patershuk travelled to Mississippi for the Cage Fury Fighting Championship-121

Pride Gym fighter Keanan Patershuk (middle) won his third professional MMA fight on Friday in Mississippi, beating Christian Echols by first round knockout. From left: Pride Gym coaches Brandon Krumm, Aaron Price, (Keanan) Glen Kalesniko and Gilbert Champagne. Photo: Nicole Ouillette
In June, a pride flag was hung from the bell tower at Summerland United Church. The flag was later moved to the overhang at the front entrance to the church. The flag has since been taken. (Contributed)

Pride flag taken from Summerland church

Summerland United Church displayed flag as sign of inclusiveness

In June, a pride flag was hung from the bell tower at Summerland United Church. The flag was later moved to the overhang at the front entrance to the church. The flag has since been taken. (Contributed)
Participants walk in the Toronto Pride Parade, in Toronto, Sunday June 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Celebration and protest erupts during Canada’s largest Pride parade in Toronto

‘This year in particular, it’s been important for the queer community to show up’

Participants walk in the Toronto Pride Parade, in Toronto, Sunday June 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Mia Johnson, representing the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, takes the parade route at a run during Nanaimo’s Pride parade Sunday, June 11. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

More threats mean greater focus on security at Pride events across Canada

For the first time in its decade-long history, the Pride festival in…

Mia Johnson, representing the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, takes the parade route at a run during Nanaimo’s Pride parade Sunday, June 11. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
People take part in the Equality Parade, an LGBT pride parade, in Warsaw, Poland, Saturday, June 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

US ambassador marches in Warsaw Pride parade, sending message to NATO ally

In recent years Western governments have been alarmed by a conservative government in Warsaw

People take part in the Equality Parade, an LGBT pride parade, in Warsaw, Poland, Saturday, June 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Surrey school district education centre, pictured April 13, 2022. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

‘Aggressive’ anti-SOGI protest forces B.C. school trustees to cut meeting short

‘As a board, we were prepared for the worst’: board chair

Surrey school district education centre, pictured April 13, 2022. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
Pride flags decorate a fence at the Stonewall National Monument with U.S. Park police present, Tuesday June 13, 2023, in New York. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Bebeto Matthews

Rising hate casts pall over Pride, spotlights need for protest along with celebration

Hate crime reports tied to transgender and sexual orientation are rising in Canada

Pride flags decorate a fence at the Stonewall National Monument with U.S. Park police present, Tuesday June 13, 2023, in New York. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Bebeto Matthews
Nine members of the Pride Gym team excelled at the the Can-Am International Martial Arts Championships held at the Richmond Olympic Oval May 27-28. From left: Derril Gerein, Brandon Krumm, Brayden Vandale, Johnny Como, Steve Babcock, Tanner Buckley, Gunner James, Jacc Mckinnon-Hall, Malachi Palesch, and Glen Kalesniko. Missing Claire Lawder and Joffre Fraser. Photo: Nicole Gerein

Pride Gym earns multiple medals at martial arts tournament

Pride Gym martial artists earned eight medals and three division titles at Can-Am International

Nine members of the Pride Gym team excelled at the the Can-Am International Martial Arts Championships held at the Richmond Olympic Oval May 27-28. From left: Derril Gerein, Brandon Krumm, Brayden Vandale, Johnny Como, Steve Babcock, Tanner Buckley, Gunner James, Jacc Mckinnon-Hall, Malachi Palesch, and Glen Kalesniko. Missing Claire Lawder and Joffre Fraser. Photo: Nicole Gerein
Hope RCMP are looking into a serious spate of alleged hate crimes in Hope, just days into the community’s first Pride festival. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard/Megan te Boekhorst)

PHOTOS: Pride flag set on fire during night of alleged hate crime in Hope

Hope RCMP extend support to local LGBTQIA2S community following rash of crime

Hope RCMP are looking into a serious spate of alleged hate crimes in Hope, just days into the community’s first Pride festival. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard/Megan te Boekhorst)
Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, delivers remarks during an announcement to support a national Indigenous women’s and LGBTQ organization at the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) in Gatineau, Que., Monday, June 5, 2023. The Trudeau government is earmarking $1.5 million for LGBTQ community organizations to boost security measures at Pride parades and other events this summer. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Ottawa offers $1.5 million for security at Pride parades after rise in hate crimes

Organizations have ramped up security after a documented rise in hate crimes targeting LGBTQ people

Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, delivers remarks during an announcement to support a national Indigenous women’s and LGBTQ organization at the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) in Gatineau, Que., Monday, June 5, 2023. The Trudeau government is earmarking $1.5 million for LGBTQ community organizations to boost security measures at Pride parades and other events this summer. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre takes part in the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is wishing LGBTQ people a happy Pride Month, saying it marks a symbol for freedom, but he has not specified whether he’ll be seen at any Pride events. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Poilievre links Pride with freedom but stays mum on parades, condemns Uganda bill

He is not saying whether he’ll be attending any Pride events

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre takes part in the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is wishing LGBTQ people a happy Pride Month, saying it marks a symbol for freedom, but he has not specified whether he’ll be seen at any Pride events. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Police are investigating after someone threw black paint on the front entrance and a window of Ladner United Church in the early morning of Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Police are treating the incident as a hate crime as the locations are where Pride flags were hanging inside the building. (Ladner United Church/Facebook photos)

Vandal again targets Pride flags at B.C. church

Wednesday’s incident one day before Pride Month is at least the sixth at the church since 2019

Police are investigating after someone threw black paint on the front entrance and a window of Ladner United Church in the early morning of Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Police are treating the incident as a hate crime as the locations are where Pride flags were hanging inside the building. (Ladner United Church/Facebook photos)