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CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Annual Run for Rocky supports local youth
The 9th annual Run for Rocky fundraising event will take place during Windsor-Essex Pride Fest 2025 weekend. The public is welcome to run five kilometres or walk three kilometres with the kickoff on Saturday at 9:45 a.m. for the opening ceremony. The run and walk start are at 10 a.m. The route begins at Dieppe Gardens and heads west through Windsor's waterfront and ends at the Ambassador Bridge. Since the inception, the event has raised over $400,000 in support of gay-straight alliance clubs (GSAs) in local schools. This financial support includes grants, scholarships, and other educational programs for students, parents, and educators. The effort of all involved ensures that the 2SLGBTQI+ community and their families are supported by services in the area. Children 12 and under accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcome to attend the event at no charge and do not have to register.
Global News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Global News
Canadian Nexus applicants can no longer pick ‘X' for gender after U.S. rule
Canadians renewing or applying for Nexus travel cards can no longer choose an X gender marker, following an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump that said the American government will only recognize male or female. The change took effect in February 2025. New applicants and people renewing their membership can apply using a Canadian passport with the 'X' gender identifier but will have to select 'male' or 'female' for their Nexus membership, said Luke Reimer, spokesperson for the Canada Border Services Agency. Current Nexus cards identifying members by a gender other than 'male' or 'female' will remain valid until they expire, the spokesperson said. Nexus memberships are valid for five years and are meant to speed up border crossings between Canada and the United States. The CBSA spokesperson said that while Canada and the U.S. share management of the Nexus program, the application process is housed on a U.S system operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Story continues below advertisement The spokesperson said that while the Government of Canada recognizes the 'X' gender identifier, it can't guarantee entry or transit through other countries. 'Not all countries have the same values and legal system that we have in Canada,' Reimer said in a statement. 'As a result, it is important for travellers to be informed about the legal framework and social customs governing sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics in the destination country.' 8:34 Hunter Schafer 'shocked' her passport gender changed after Trump order Reimer said that the CBSA itself recognizes that individuals may self-identify with a gender identity other than male or female. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Canadians first got the option to pick an 'X' gender marker on their Nexus passes in 2022. Between implementation in 2022 and March 2025, about 550 Nexus applications were submitted with 'X' as the gender identifier. Story continues below advertisement Helen Kennedy, executive director of Egale Canada, said removing the 'X' gender marker option from Nexus travel cards is 'a step backward for the recognition and inclusion of trans, non-binary, and gender diverse people.' 'While this policy stems from a U.S. executive order, its impact is felt on both sides of the border — forcing individuals to misidentify themselves in order to travel,' Kennedy said. 'Canada must uphold its commitment to gender inclusion and human rights by working with U.S. counterparts to find solutions that do not erase the identities of 2SLGBTQI people.' Sarah Mikhail, an associate lawyer at Smith Immigration Law, said the change is a 'manifestation' of how the Trump administration's policy will affect trans and non-binary individuals outside the United States. 'What we are seeing right now is a policy that is at odds with our own policy and inconsistent and incompatible with it,' she said, adding that it's too early to tell how Canada's passport policy could be affected. Mikhail said the restriction is 'distressing and troubling' for the trans and non-binary community. 2:00 Trump's executive order on gender identity worries some Canadians She said trans and non-binary travellers may still face difficulties at the border if their passports don't match the gender selected on their Nexus card. Story continues below advertisement 'I think the border can be a really stressful place and a really sometimes unknown environment for a lot of people. And going in knowing that there's this discrepancy and this is something that could possibly elicit questioning from an officer, and have to be looked at further, I think would be an incredibly, not just stressful experience, but invasive,' she said. The Government of Canada's travel health and safety web page says that people who have a Canadian passport with an 'X' gender marker might face entry restrictions in countries that don't recognize their gender. It says that people may be asked to provide binary sex information when travelling — even if their Canadian passport indicates an 'X' gender marker.
CBC
23-07-2025
- General
- CBC
Making the Indigenous rite of passage ceremony more inclusive
For The National, CBC's Paige Parsons visited the ceremony grounds for the Humble Lodge project to learn more about how it's cultivating a safe space for 2SLGBTQI+ people and hears from participants who describe the experience as life-changing.
Hamilton Spectator
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Queer Identity Explored Through Printmaking in Latcham's 'Paper Mirrors' Exhibition
● Paper Mirrors is Latcham Art Centre's latest exhibition, running until Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. ● The show features work by Michael Ciesielski, Ron Siu, and Anthea Black. ● The artists use print media to explore queer identity, self-perception, and representation. ● Ciesielski's portraits utilize traditional woodcut techniques and comic imagery to highlight the subject's drag persona. ● Siu's ink monoprints draws on Yaoi manga to reference queer Asian invisibility in Western culture. ● Black's abstract artist's books challenge viewers to consider the varied, non-visible aspects of queer and trans experiences. Paper Mirrors, the newest exhibition now on display at Latcham Art Centre, features the work of Michael Ciesielski, Ron Siu, and Anthea Black. Each artist uses printmaking in distinct ways to explore themes of queer representation and belonging. The title and content of the exhibition reference the idea that a reflection reveals only what lies on the surface. The full reality of a person, including their identity and lived experiences, is complex and goes well beyond what can be seen at a glance. 'These artists' works invert and subvert traditional gender norms and orientations,' Latcham Curator Jeff Nye states in the exhibition booklet. 'The exhibition explores these artists' deeply personal responses to subjects including drag culture, queer histories, and the role of mass media in manipulating the visibility and perception of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.' Ciesielski's large-format woodcut print portraits, which dominate the gallery space, feature individuals presented in their drag identities. The artist cleverly incorporates a comic or cartoon character into the image, which is meant to mirror aspects of the subject's drag persona. Each set of portraits is juxtaposed with the hand-carved woodblocks used to create the final prints. 'These double portraits reveal the complex layering of identity, gender, and the spectrum of masculine and feminine characteristics that are part of drag and trans experience,' explains Nye. 'Displaying the original carvings allows the viewers to see the literal mirroring between the block and the final print, introducing the theme of the exhibition: the connection between mirrors and self-perception.' 'Michael's twinning of the print and the original carved woodblock explores the space between self-perception and external perceptions of queer bodies, a tension that can be heightened when one's appearance does not conform to stereotypical gender norms,' Nye adds. 'Michael considers the sense of isolation that can be felt because of that, but his work also expresses the relief and freedom that come from finding a welcoming community and safe places for self-expression.' Ron Siu's work echoes that sense of isolation in an almost intimate manner, and Nye describes how the artworks were shaped by the lack of queer Asian visibility in Western culture. Siu's series of ink monotypes draws from Yaoi manga, a Japanese graphic novel genre focused on male romantic relationships, which remains one of the few sources of queer Asian storytelling accessible in North America. Meanwhile, Anthea Black takes a more abstract approach. Her artist's books depart from literal imagery and instead reflect the fluid and unseen dimensions of queer and trans lives. The books have no fixed orientation and can take on a range of forms, allowing the viewer to see them in multiple ways. 'Anthea Black's artist's books have evolved from her research into abstraction as a way of exploring queer and trans knowledge beyond identity and public visibility,' Nye details. 'They are meticulously designed so that no 'correct' orientation exists… They become metaphors and embodiments of the invisible aspects of queer experience that transcend the body—opening onto a world of perceptions that the mirror cannot reflect.' 'Paper Mirrors presents a deeply felt grouping of work by artists who share a compassionate and inclusive approach to supporting and expanding their communities through print,' Nye concludes. 'This exhibition provides opportunities to consider and appreciate the diversity of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and the role we all play in supporting it.' The exhibition is on view until Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Latcham Art Centre is located at 2 Park Drive in Stouffville, and admission is free for all visitors. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
06-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Halifax tea shop prepares to open doors, offering literature-inspired drinks
The Teapothecary is set to open its doors in Halifax this summer. (Source: Sean Mott/CTV News Atlantic) Wanda White might not have access to a time machine, but she still tries to transport her customers to unique eras – be they historic or fictional – with an unlikely source: tea. It starts with the research. White, who studied history and costumes at Dalhousie University, is no stranger to sifting through documents and information. One of her more popular offerings is a green tea that is a recreation of Thomas Jefferson's famous blend. 'He kept good accounting of his receipts so I could see what he purchased,' White said. Once White figures out the elements she needs for a tea, she assembles it and begins selling it. She has recreated the original Earl Grey of the 1830s and the Darjeeling tea of the Victorian era. 'I love learning and sharing that with other people,' she said. 'Not just offering tea, offering history and connection.' Beyond historic teas, White enjoys creating blends based on literature and pop culture, crafting drinks inspired by Anne of Green Gables, Star Trek, Pokémon and more. White, who runs the Teapothecary, has sold her products online for years, but this month she plans to open a physical store on Agricola Street in Halifax. 'It's designed to create an experience and build community,' White said. 'Focus on local arts and crafts from underserved communities like Black and Indigenous and 2SLGBTQI+ communities. 'It's more than just a little tearoom. I hope as we expand we'll offer an artist in residency program.' White, who immigrated to Canada nearly 20 years ago, said the idea of making tea 'fell into my lap.' She was working an event at the Fortress of Louisbourg when she learned about the Midnight ship, a vessel that would smuggle tea and other goods into the town. 'Wouldn't it be great if we had tea for it?' White said. 'It went amazing. People were so excited to try authentic tea. 'It exploded from there.' White's online success with the tea business encouraged her to get a brick-and-mortar shop, but major setbacks delayed that goal. In 2021, she said she found a building in New Glasgow and bought it in 2022. They started renovating the place when Hurricane Fiona heavily damaged it. They repaired the roof and were making other renovations when a fire broke out at a nearby shed and spread to the building in January 2024. 'We lost everything because we were living there as well,' White said. White paused the business following the fire and restarted it last November, eventually finding the new store on Agricola Street. White hopes to officially open her doors by the end of July, ushering in a new kind of tea shop for the city. 'There's a real market for this kind of tea,' she said. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
