Same-sex marriage

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Same-sex marriage

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Same-sex marriage

  • UF Gay marriage
  • UF Homosexual marriage
  • UF Lesbian marriage
  • UF Same-sex unions

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Same-sex marriage

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Anne Bishop fonds

  • MS-15-5
  • Fonds
  • [198-?] - 1998
Fonds includes materials created by, collected or about Lesbian and Gay Rights Nova Scotia [LGRNS], including a collection of pins.

Bishop, Anne Charlotte

Bob Fougere fonds

  • MS-15-18
  • Fonds
  • 1990-2017
Fonds contains materials collected by LGBTQ+ activist Bob Fougere pertaining to his activism in Halifax. Records in fonds document Fougere's work as coordinator of the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project [NSRAP], including NSRAP's participation in the Halifax Rainbow Health Project and its health care advocacy work on behalf of transgender Nova Scotians. Materials also document Fougere's roles as board member at Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, and facilitator the Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Youth Project support group. Materials in fonds include correspondence, pamphlets, essays, studies, clippings, reports, meeting minutes, conference materials, and ephemera.

Fougere, Bob

Brenda Hattie fonds

  • MS-15-6
  • Fonds
  • 2005, 2008
Fonds contains photographs of LGBT-related events in Halifax, taken by Dr. Brenda Hattie. Photographs depict one of the first same-sex marriages to take place Nova Scotia, officiated in July 2005 at Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church by the church's pastor, Reverend Darlene Young; and the 2008 Community Hero Awards, organized by the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project. Fonds also contains one photograph of Dr. Hattie and Reverend Young following a Safe Harbour service.

Hattie, Brenda

Clippings regarding anti-LGBT discrimination, same-sex spousal rights, legal appointments, LGBT social issues

File contains clippings collected by Ross Boutilier regarding anti-LGBT discrimination, same-sex spousal rights, legal appointments, and other LGBT social issues. Subjects covered by the clippings include acts of anti-LGBT discrimination in Wolfville, Queensland, and Shelburne, Nova Scotia, as well as Atlanta, Georgia; legal protections for same-sex spouses in British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia; child sexual abuse in Shelbourne; the appointment of Justice Ian Binnie to the Supreme Court of Canada; the appointment of Keith Norton as Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission; domestic abuse within the LGBT community; sex work in Nova Scotia; and other LGBT social issues.

Clippings regarding the LGBT community

Series consists of clippings collected by Ross Boutilier concerning the LGBT community in the news. Subjects covered include same-sex marriage, homosexuality and religion, HIV/AIDS, Canadian politics, LGBT legal challenges, local arts news, and international celebrity news.

Clippings regarding the LGBT community

File contains clippings collected by Ross Boutilier relating to LGBT issues. Subjects covered include the deportation of Alla Pitcherskaia, LGBT inclusion efforts at Xerox, homophobia, LGBT terminology, the closure of the Red Herring Co-operative Book Store in Halifax, LGBT toys, and organ donations.

Clippings, web print-outs, and educational resources regarding same-sex marriage

File contains clippings, web print-outs, political cartoons, and other educational resources regarding same-sex marriage collected by Ross Boutilier. Materials primarily cover the same-sex marriage debate across Canada, with stories from Nova Scotia, Montreal, and Ottawa comprising the bulk of materials. Materials also document the response to this debate from American sources and the Catholic church.

Correspondence and legal documents regarding the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal hearing of Ross Boutilier and the Treasury Board regarding same-sex marriage benefits

File contains correspondence and legal documents regarding the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal hearing of Ross Boutilier and the Treasury Board regarding same-sex marriage benefits. File includes correspondence, legal documents, a tribunal questionnaire, and schedule A.

Correspondence and legal documents regarding the same-sex marriage protection case of Ross Boutilier & Brian Mombourquette et al. versus the Attorney General of Canada and Attorney General of Nova Scotia

File contains correspondence and legal documents regarding the same-sex marriage protection case of Ross Boutilier & Brian Mombourquette et al. versus the Attorney General of Canada and Attorney General of Nova Scotia.

Gerard Veldhoven fonds

  • MS-15-16
  • Fonds
  • 2004 - 2020
Fonds consists of Gerard Veldhoven's published writing, correspondence, and speeches. Veldhoven's writings cover subjects including same-sex marriage, LGBT parenting and families, Pride celebrations, and LGBT social issues. Fonds also contains clippings and correspondence related to Veldhoven's experience as part of the first same-sex couple to be married in Nova Scotia, as well as his activism, writing career, and honours.

Veldhoven, Gerard

Invitation to Jim Turner and Paul Nicholl's wedding

File contains one copy of the preliminary announcement email and 1 invitation to the wedding of TightRope members Jim Turner and Paul Nicholl, held September 23, 2006. File also contains a cocktail napkin from the event.

Meeting minutes, agendas, financial records, correspondence, notes, and training materials

File contains administrative records relating to the operations of the Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church. Materials include invitation and program from the wedding of Norma Christine Cameron and Margot Whynot on February 17, 2001; meeting minutes and agendas dated 2010-2011; financial report and budgets dated 2010-2011; correspondence dated 2011; and 1 copy Board of Directors Training Manual for Churches Under 75.

Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project annual meeting materials, annual reports, and correspondence

File contains materials relating to the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project annual meetings, annual reports, and operational correspondence. Materials include a notice, agenda, and meeting minutes from the 2004 Annual General Meeting; correspondence pertaining to general operations; one clipping from the June 5th, 2004 edition of the Chronicle Herald entitled Pride parade marshal 'exactly who we were looking for'; one copy of the 2004 year-end financial report; notes; one copy of the 2004 Trans Committee report; meeting minutes and agenda for the April 2004 Board of Directors meeting; one scanned copy of the 2003 report Renewing HIV Prevention for Gay and Bisexual Men by Barry D. Adam; one receipt for Bob Fougere's payment of party dues to the federal Progressive Conservative Party; one registration package for the 2003 Sexual Assault Legal Education Conference; one Egale Lobbying Kit for Equal Marriage; one copy of the May 3, 2004 issue of Maclean's Magazine; and four pamphlets regarding LGBT health and social issues.

Photograph of Mun Lei Kai signing marriage certificate

Photograph depicts Mun Lei Kai (centre) signing a marriage certificate, flanked by (left to right) her partner Reverend Darlene Young, Dr. Brenda Hattie, and the two unnamed Australian women who were married.

Photograph of Mun Lei Kai signing marriage certificate

Photograph depicts Mun Lei Kai(centre) signing a marriage certificate, flanked by (left to right) her partner Reverend Darlene Young, Dr. Brenda Hattie, and the two unnamed Australian women who were married.

Portrait of Paul Boulais

  • MS-15-15, Item 1
  • Item
  • [2007?]
Item is a portrait of Paul Boulais painted by Nancy Unsworth in 2007 or 2008 from a photograph taken around 1996. Paul Boulais was an HIV+ gay man and was the first person to receive same-sex Canadian Pension Plan benefits after the death of his partner Grant MacNeil.

Unsworth, Nancy

Records regarding Nova Scotia same-sex legal challenges

Series includes records derived from Ross Boutilier's legal challenge to the province of Nova Scotia regarding same-sex marriage protection and his Canadian Human Rights Tribunal challenge to have same-sex marriages acknowledged and declared eligible for relevant benefits. The series also includes documents derived from Wilson Hodder's legal challenge regarding same-sex benefits. Materials include legal documents, correspondence, notes, and clippings.

Records regarding the settlement between Wilson Hodder and the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission and the Nova Scotia Department of Finance regarding same-sex partner benefits

File contains materials relating to the settlement between Wilson Hodder and the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission and the Nova Scotia Department of Finance regarding same-sex partner benefits. File contains the memorandum of settlement for the case, photocopies of clippings relating to the case from unknown publications, and one partial copy of Wilson Hodder's complaint under the Human Rights Act.

Reports, educational materials, correspondence, and notes

File contains one web print-out from 2004 entitled Same-Sex Marriage for Transsexuals?; one sheet of information regarding Ontario's 2005 tribunal on sexual reassignment surgery; correspondence from 2005; one copy of the essay An Introduction to Transgender Women by participants of the 1999 Women's Legal Education and Action Fund forum; and one package of slides from the presentation Transsexual Health Care in Nova Scotia.

Robert Arthur (Bob) Stead collection

  • MS-15-7
  • Collection
  • 1996, 2000 - 2014
Collection contains materials compiled by or about Robert Arthur Stead, including Egale newsletters, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.

Stead, Robert Arthur

Ross Boutilier fonds

  • MS-15-1
  • Fonds
  • 1984 - 2015
Fonds contains records documenting Ross Boutilier's legal challenges over same-sex benefits and equal treatment in Nova Scotia and provincial and federal legislation to gain access to same-sex marriage. Other series include production and administrative records of Wayves magazine, committee records of Halifax Pride, and newspaper clippings about the LGBTQ community in Nova Scotia and elsewhere in Canada.

Boutilier, Ross

Wayves Magazine : August, 2005

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 2, Item 6
  • Item
  • August 2005
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the sixth issue (August) of the 2005 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph of a swimming pool decorated in rainbow colours, with photograph insets of Rosie O'Donnell and the Atlantiques swim team.

Issue includes an article on a survey of drug use in the gay community, an article by SarahRose Werner about attempts in New Brunswick to undermine the marriage rights of same-sex couples, a recap of Moncton Pride by Louise Steeves, an editorial on the new history of marriage after Bill C-38 by Theresa MacDonald, an article by Eldon Hay on the arrival of same-sex marriage in New Brunswick, a profile of the Atlantiques (an Atlantic Canadian gay swim team) by Lindsay Patton, a review of the Leather Men of Atlantic Canada calendar by Randall Perry, an article on equal marriage legislation in Spain by Gilles Marchildon, an interview iwth Bruce LaBruce conducted by Ralph Higgins, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie), reviews, news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : December, 2005

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 2, Item 10
  • Item
  • December 2005
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the tenth issue (December) of the 2005 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a collage of rainbow-tinged holiday symbols, a facsimile of a manuscript by John Thornley, and an inset photograph of a scene from "Harry and Max".

Issue includes an article by Christopher Vaughan about same-sex marriage through the eyes of someone whose relationship recently ended, an Out And About Womyn update from Dorthy Dakota, an article by Christopher Vaughan clarifying gender reassignment procedure coverage, a look back at the first 15 years of Red Door by Ralph Higgins, an update from EGALE on LGBT safety in schools by Gilles Marchildon, an editorial by Gerard Veldhoven about New Brunswick's inconsistent application of the Human Rights Act, an editorial by Gilles Marchildon about free speech, a recap of the Rainbow Community Health and Wellness conference by Denise Holliday, an article by Denise Holliday about preparing for their first Christmas, an article about an instant HIV test by Sheryyl Ubelacker, an article about Andre Boisclair and the Parti Quebecois by Jean-Pierre O'Brien, a holiday gifting preview by Cameron MacLeod, an article by Gerard Veldhoven about Archbishop Pendergast's controversial same-sex marriage opinions, a reflection on the end of Queer As Folk by Terry Richard, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, Chris Robinson), reviews (Ralph Higgins, Janet Hammock), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : February, 2005

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 2, item 1
  • Item
  • February 2005
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the first issue (February) of the 2005 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette. This is the tenth anniversary issue.

Cover image is a collage of previous Wayves cover illustrations.

Issue includes an article by Sheri Dawson about gay rights and religion, an interview of PFLAG Fredericton founder Dave Canam conducted by Bruce Allen Lynch, an editorial about same-sex marriage in Newfoundland by Gemma Hickey, a Family Pride Camping Association update by Andrea McQuillin, an AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia update by Teresa Welsh, an article about Halifax health care by Dawn Archambault, an article about the return of DykeNight at Seadogs, an article by Gerard Veldhoven about his marriage in October, a history of the push for same-sex marriage rights by Theresa MacDonald, an article by Cybelle Rieber about the options for making connections for those who are HIV positive, an editorial by Cameron MacLeod honouring ten years of Wayves, a previous of Halifax Pride 2005, an update on Cape Breton Pride planning by Peter Steele, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, Darren Lewis), reviews (Ralph Higgins, Janet Hammock), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : July/August, 2003

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 7, Folder 5, item 6
  • Item
  • July 2003
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the sixth issue (July-August) of the 2003 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph depicting equal marriage rights.

Issue includes a preview of the 16th Halifax Pride celebration, part two of interview of author Dorien Grey by Ralph Higgins, an article by John Fisher on the federal marriage equality decision, an article by Brenda Cossman turning attention toward amending and repealing "bawdy house" laws related to private sexual behaviour, an article by Don Tabor about a new Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth Group in Cumberland County, an editorial about the federal same-sex marriage decision by Ian Crowe, "Drag 101" tips and tricks written by Deva Station (Steven MacLeod), an article on premature death from homophobic causes, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : June, 2005

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 2, Item 4
  • Item
  • May 2005
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the fifth issue (June) of the 2005 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a collage of a photograph of a rainbow flag at Peggy's Cove, overlaying a cover design schematic.

Issue includes an update from the Moncton Leather Chapter by Steve Laviolette, a preview by Ryan Auld of Sky Gilbert's drag musical "Suzie Goo: Private Secretary!" a preview of an ISCANS "Divas of Halifax" event, an article by Gilles Marchildon about an appearance in Halifax by Rosie O'Donnell's cruise ship, an article by Dawn Archambault on queer health issues, an excerpt from Randall Perry's forthcoming book "I Was a Teenage ABBA Junkie!", an article on a same-sex marriage interfaith celebration by Tim Farler, an update from Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, an article by Heather Nicholson about a same-sex marriage protest in the Annapolis Valley, an article by Peter Steele about CUPE's response to same-sex marriage legislation, a roundup of Fetish Ball 2005, an article by Cameron MacLeod about the likelihood of Bill C-38 stalling wtih the fall of the minority government, an article by Terry Richard documenting the realities of unsafe sex, an article by Heather Nicholson on a flogging workshop, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, Darren Lewis), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : March, 2005

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 2, item 2
  • Item
  • March 2005
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the second issue (March) of the 2005 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is an illustration for International Women's Day, with inset photographs of Augusten Burroughs, Boom Boom Lubalicious, and the cast of a presentation of "The Vagina Monologues".

Issue includes an update on Moncton Pride by Jeff Smith and Tina Hillier, a Halifax Pride fundraiser event by Jay Thordarson, an MCC rally update by Eldon Hay, an article on the relocation of Club Vortex by Charles Hsuen, a Halifax Rainbow Health Project update by Dawn Archambault, an article by Ian Crowe after a Dalhousie Young Liberals event about same-sex marriage with an appearance by Attorney-General Irwin Cotler, an article on Newfoundland Planned Parenthood experiences by Gemma Hickey, an article on Atlantic Canadian MP opinions on Bill C-38 by Cameron MacLeod, an interview with author Augusten Burroughs conducted by Randall Perry (as well as a review of "Magical Thinking"), photographs from the Halifax Pride logo launch and from ISCANS Investiture 2005, an article by GIlles Marchildon about appearing at the Inside and Out: LGBT Issues in the New Millennium symposium, an article about a "Vagina Monologues" event at Memorial by Lynn-Marie Corcoran, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, Lydia Perovich, Darren Lewis), reviews (Ralph Higgins, Janet Hammock), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : March, 2006

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 3, Item 2
  • Item
  • March 2006
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the second issue (March) of the 2006 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a still of a scene from "Brokeback Mountain".

Issue includes an update the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia, a Halifax Pride update, a preview of Spring for Life 2006, an article by Bill McKinnon about a Halifax Regional School Board survey "labeling minority employees", an article by Christopher Vaughan about the launch of a pale ale produced by Menz Bar, an update from the Tatatmagouche Centre on a Chris Glaser appearance, an article by Lisa Goldberg looking at a lesbian birthing couples study, a memorial for Gail Lalita Graville (Cook), a preview by Bill McKinnon of a public lecture by Robin Metcalfe, an article by Christopher Vaughan about rapid HIV tests, an article by Debby Warren on a new SIDA-AIDS Moncton television program, a recap of the Dal Allies Winter Term General Meeting by Bill McKinnon, an update on Vatican goings-on by Gerard Veldhoven, a centre-spread previewing LGBT-related Oscar nominees (with reviews by Ralph Higgins, Denise Holliday, and Bill McKinnon), an article by Gilles Marchildon on standing up for equal marriage amid Conservative pushback, an article by Cameron MacLeod recapping the federal election, an article by Eldon Hay about the election of Stephen Harper as Prime Minister, an article by Bill McKinnon on the Lindsay Willow discrimination inquiry, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, LuLu LaRude, Terry Richard), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : May, 2003

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 7, Folder 5, item 4
  • Item
  • May 2003
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the fourth issue (May) of the 2003 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a photograph of Parliament Hill with a rainbow flag superimposed atop the West Block spire.

Issue includes an article by Toni Roberts discussing the political right's notion of the "gay agenda", an article by Marla Kavalak about LGBT families, an article about equality discussions by Kevin Kindred, a review of Ashley MacIsaac's memoir, an article by Wil about pursuing changes to same-sex marriage legislation, an editorial by Kim Vance and Mike Mazerolle discussing the pros and cons of pursuing same-sex marriage legislation, an article by Ian Crowe on Justice Committee hearings in Halifax discussing same sex marriage, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : November, 2003

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 7, Folder 5, item 9
  • Item
  • November 2003
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the ninth issue (November) of the 2003 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette. This issue is subtitled "Stormy Weather" on the front cover.

Cover image is a collage of photographs from homophobic protests, with an inset photograph showing Hurricane Juan damage.

Issue includes an article by SarahRose Warner about anti-equality protests in Fredericton, an article by Terry Richard discussing protests against same-sex marriage legislation, an article by Chris Aucoin recapping the Mr Atlantic Canada Leather 2004 contest as well as a profile of winner Randall Perry, an article by Gerard Veldhoven about Conservative MP Bill Casey's non-support for same-sex marriage legislation, an article by Michael Wile and the Wayves editorial staff about the forthcoming changes to Wayves production, an article by Brenda Hattie about the experiences of two people coming out while living in South Asia, an article about same-sex families by Christopher Vaughan, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, Deva Station), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : November, 2004

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 1, item 10
  • Item
  • November 2004
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the tenth issue (November) of the 2004 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a facsimile of the Supreme Court order on marriage equality, with an inset photograph of Mr Atlantic Canada Leather 2005, Wayne Toole.

Issue includes two articles about complaints of sexual activities at Spectacle Lake, an article on the AIDS Walk of Life in Saint John written by SarahRose Werner, a Truro Pride update by Al McNutt, a Halifax AIDS Walk article by Ned MacInnis, an article by Sheri Dawson about LGBT youth, an editorial about the Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision on marriage equality, a recap of the 6th Mr Atlantic Canada Leather competition by Randall Perry, an interview of Byron Rolls regarding LGBT-MUN events conducted by Cam MacLeod, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, Darren Lewis, Lydia Perovic, Ann Levangie), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : November, 2005

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 2, Item 9
  • Item
  • November 2005
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the ninth issue (November) of the 2005 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is an illustration celebrating one year of equal marriage rights.

Issue includes an article by Chris Vaughan about Allison Brewer being named leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party, an article by Haley Flaro on cutting of AIDS funding in New Brunswick, a recap of a PFLAG event in Middleton by Doug Bennett and Josh Parker, memorials for Terry Goodwin and George Hislop, an article by Denise Holliday on Canadian media coverage of trans issues, editorials by Cameron MacLeod and Matt Livengood on the continued push for equal marriage rights one year after federal legislation, a recap of AIDS walks in Saint John and Halifax by SarahRose Werner, an update on Mr Atlantic Canada Leather 2006 by Kim Firlotte, an interview of director David DeCoteau conducted by Cameron MacLeod, an update from Gilles Marchildon and EGALE on further work to do re equal marriage, an article by Gerard Veldhoven on the Vatican and the gay community, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, Terry Richard, Darren Lewis), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wayves Magazine : October, 2005

  • MS-15-1.2019-061, Box 8, Folder 2, Item 8
  • Item
  • October 2005
  • Part of Wayves Magazine

Item consists of the eighth issue (October) of the 2005 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is two photographs of groups at the Port City Pride Parade in Saint John.

Issue includes an article on the death of Jeff Poirier, a preview of International Coming Out Day by Christopher Vaughan, an article about a painting by Simon Thwaites, a recap of the 17th Annual Courage AA Roundup, an article by J. Pulchny about the marriage of two same-sex non-commissioned Canadian Forces members, an article by Wayne Thibodeau about same-sex weddings in Prince Edward Island, an article on the closure of Apollo Sauna by Les Booth, an article on the opening of Curious On George in St. John's, an article by Eldon Hay about efforts to increase same-sex marriages at United Churches, a centre-spread preview of Mr Atlantic Canada Leather 2006, updates from ISCANS, an article by Terry Richard on the use of "poppers" in the gay community, and other regular columns (Crawford Hastie, Mark Mutrie, Darren Lewis), reviews (Ralph Higgins), news updates, and event listings.

Wedding at Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church

Series contains photographs of the wedding of two unnamed Australian women at Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, located inside the Bloomfield Centre in Halifax. The women were passengers on an R Family Vacations cruise, organized by Rosie O'Donnell for LGBT partners and their families. They travelled to Halifax specifically to marry, and were some of the first same-sex partners married in Nova Scotia. The wedding was officiated by Safe Harbour pastor, Reverend Darlene Young, and was witnessed by Dr. Brenda Hattie and Young's partner Mun Lei.