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Vancouver Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Canadian drag queen superstar Brooke Lynn Hytes debuts Pride collection with Joe Fresh
The launch: Joe Fresh Pride Collection. What to know about it: Canadian drag queen and TV personality Brooke Lynn Hytes is bringing Pride to Joe Fresh with a limited-edition collection. Hytes collaborated with the Canadian fashion brand to co-design a collection of gender-free T-shirts, as well as a tank top and sunglasses. Most pieces are available in adult and kids sizes, as well as toddler and baby. The celebratory designs feature colourful illustrations of hearts and rainbows, meant to underscore 'self-expression and leading with your heart,' according to the brand. Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Drag has allowed me to explore all sides of who I am,' Hytes, who is the host of Canada's Drag Race, says of the inspiration. 'It's a celebration, a statement and an act of fearless self expression.' A portion of the proceeds, up to a total of $25,000, from the sale of the Pride collection designs will be donated to Pflag Canada. The national charitable organization provides 'peer support, education, and advocacy for families and allies of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.' June is Pride Month around the world, with many businesses and organizations celebrating the 2SLGBTQIA community during this time. Toronto's Pride event, which happens this year June 26-29 is said to be among the largest Pride celebrations in North America. Vancouver's Pride events happen in August. But support for the community, Hytes urges, should extend beyond Pride celebrations. 'Supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community isn't just for June. Show up in March, September and every month in between,' Hytes says. A post shared by Brooke Lynn Hytes (@bhytes) The price: $12-$25. The retailer: Joe Fresh,
National Post
27-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Canadian drag queen superstar Brooke Lynn Hytes debuts Pride collection with Joe Fresh
The launch: Joe Fresh Pride Collection. Article content What to know about it: Canadian drag queen and TV personality Brooke Lynn Hytes is bringing Pride to Joe Fresh with a limited-edition collection. Article content Hytes collaborated with the Canadian fashion brand to co-design a collection of gender-free T-shirts, as well as a tank top and sunglasses. Most pieces are available in adult and kids sizes, as well as toddler and baby. Article content The celebratory designs feature colourful illustrations of hearts and rainbows, meant to underscore 'self-expression and leading with your heart,' according to the brand. Article content Article content 'Drag has allowed me to explore all sides of who I am,' Hytes, who is the host of Canada's Drag Race, says of the inspiration. 'It's a celebration, a statement and an act of fearless self expression.' A portion of the proceeds, up to a total of $25,000, from the sale of the Pride collection designs will be donated to Pflag Canada. The national charitable organization provides 'peer support, education, and advocacy for families and allies of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.' Article content June is Pride Month around the world, with many businesses and organizations celebrating the 2SLGBTQIA community during this time. Toronto's Pride event, which happens this year June 26-29 is said to be among the largest Pride celebrations in North America. Vancouver's Pride events happen in August. Article content 'Supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community isn't just for June. Show up in March, September and every month in between,' Hytes says. Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brooke Lynn Hytes (@bhytes) Article content
Associated Press
24-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Twin B Joe Fresh is harness racing's Horse of the Year
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Twin B Joe Fresh, a female pacer who went 10-for-10 in stakes and invitational finals last year, was named harness racing's 2024 Horse of the Year at the U.S. Harness Writers Association Dan Patch Awards banquet on Sunday. The 4-year-old received 126 of 142 votes. She also was named Pacer of the Year. Twin B Joe Fresh finished no worse than second in all 13 of her races last year, winning 11 and earning $895,562. She is owned by trainer Chris Ryder, driver Dexter Dunn, Peter Trebotica and Barry Spak. She is the first Horse of the Year for Ryder and the second for Dunn, who on Sunday was honored as Driver of the Year. Five-year-old mare Jiggy Jog S, the winner of last year's $1 million MGM Yonkers International, was named Trotter of the Year. Other honorees included Trainer of the Year Noel Daley, Owner of the Year Burke Racing/Weaver Bruscemi and Rising Star Brett Beckwith. ___
