Live karaoke band made the contribution because ‘our regulars and our shows are by definition and by design extremely inclusive.’ Hamilton-based live karaoke band The Approximators will donate $1,000 to Speqtrum, a program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in the city. The grant will be donated to Speqtrum and the…

In honour of Pride in June, we asked inspiring local advocates and community leaders about their work, why marking Pride matters, what needs to change at the local level, and their greatest wish for the communities they serve. These are just seven Hamiltonians who champion 2SLGBTIA+ people locally.

Growing hostility is taking a toll and we must be vigilant and proactive at multiple levels to ensure everyone is safe and welcomed in our city. As a psychotherapist, I see firsthand how the growing hostility toward 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, both here and abroad, is taking a toll on…

There are many queer teams, leagues and groups for those seeking to be out and proud in the city. Hamiltonians can take pride in the surge of 2SLGBTQIA+ sports and outdoor activities now available year-round. Queer recreational athletes and outdoor enthusiasts – who frequently face barriers in sports…

The monthly social mixer in a downtown coffee house brews connections in the city’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. At Queer Coffee Hamilton, the buzz comes from both the coffee and the conversations.   Queer Coffee is a monthly social mixer at Relay Coffee Roasters on King William Street that started in…

More than 350 LGBTQ+ asylum-seekers from eight African countries have settled in Hamilton for a life of safety, acceptance and peace and are building of their own community. Herbert Ddiba can’t quite recall how he came up with the name Rainbow Kings and Queens. He knew he…