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Today we released the PTP Pink Paper on Health, a national research study and report revealing significant health disparities faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada, and announced the launch of Script, a new digital platform designed to close critical gaps in queer and trans health information. The full Pink Paper on Health is available at www.pinkpaper.ca. Based on a cross-sectional survey of more than 2,100 respondents nationwide, half of whom identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, the study found that 2SLGBTQIA+ communities experience poorer health outcomes, reduced access to care, and higher levels of discrimination than non-2SLGBTQIA+ Canadians. Funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) with research conducted by Environics Research, the PTP Pink Paper examines disparities across health outcomes, access to services, quality of care, and experiences of stigma within Canada’s healthcare system. “Universal healthcare is central to what defines Canada,” said David Walberg, CEO and executive director of Pink Triangle Press. “The Pink Paper on health is a wake-up call, as our people are suffering and our healthcare system is offside with one of its foundational principles: ‘First, do no harm.’” As part of our long-standing mission to serve the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with trusted, independent journalism for more than 50 years, Pink Triangle Press launched @scriptdothealth , a one-stop editorial destination for credible, community-informed 2SLGBTQIA+ health reporting. The platform is supported by three tailored health newsletters: Dose, which delivers targeted health information for queer men; Vital, focused on essential health information for queer women; and Signal, providing credible, affirming health coverage created by and for trans people. Script and its newsletters are published in both English and French, available at www.script.health. #pinktrianglepress #2SLGBTQIA

A powerful evening of solidarity, celebration and community impact. The PTP Pink Awards 2025 sparkled at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel earlier this month with a vibrant celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ excellence, bringing together Changemakers, advocates, and allies from across the country. The 2025 Changemakers recognized were: Paprika Festival, championed by Bilal Baig Native Youth Sexual Health Network, championed by Devery Jacobs CANFAR (Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research), championed by Carole Pope Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance (W2SA), championed by Douglas Elliott Friends of Ruby, championed by Harper Steele The incomparable Beverly Glenn-Copeland was presented with the 2025 Legacy Award by music icon Sam Smith. The 2025 PTP Pink Awards were proudly presented with the support of DECIEM: The Abnormal Beauty Company, BMO, and The Fairmont Royal York, whose shared commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and community empowerment embodies the spirit of the event. Special thanks to our beverage sponsors: @georgianbayspirit.co , @seedlipdrinks and @halpernwine Video by @lilacmediagroup #PTPPinkAwards #PinkTrianglePress #2SLGBTQIA #QueerExcellence #QueerJoy

Squirt, the long‑running gay cruising website, has launched its first mobile dating app, expanding the platform’s reach with availability on both iOS and Android. The app, SQ Dating - Gay Chat & Meet, is now live on Apple’s App Store, following an earlier release on Android. It marks the first time Squirt, which has operated online for 25 years, has offered a dedicated mobile app. 🔗 Link in bio for the full story. - Scene has officially returned to print!🌈🎉📰 The Spring Issue marks a significant moment for Scene, it's the first printed edition since the pandemic. From Manchester to Belfast, London to Edinburgh, Scene is once again something you can hold in your hands. Visit Scene Spots (link in bio) to find venues in the real world from LGBTQ+ bars and pubs to cafés, community hubs and cultural spaces-where you can read Scene on site or you order a copy direct to your door from the Scene shop (link in bio). Scene Spots keep independent LGBTQ+ journalism visible, accessible and rooted in local communities and highlight Pride City Angels members-venues and organisations that have made a commitment to creating safer, more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ people. All profits will be reinvested to enhance Scene and to support @pridecommunityfoundation 's projects and grant pots.

We’re honoured to be named one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers for 2026. Pink Triangle Press began over 50 years ago as a gay liberation newspaper, The Body Politic, named by Masthead Magazine as one of “Canada’s 20 most influential magazines of all time.” Today, we are one of the longest-publishing 2SLGBTQIA+ media groups in the world. Our primary aim is to inspire our communities to pursue a future where everyone is free to celebrate who they are. Daring together to set love free. @xtramagazine @pinktickettravel @scriptdothealth @squirtcruising #TopSME #TopEmployers2026

Canada’s oldest HIV service organization is closing its doors. To understand what that means, to reflect on ACT’s legacy and to explore why now—while HIV transmissions are on the rise—they are walking away, Xtra reviewed decades’ worth of archival records and news coverage and spoke with more than a dozen key players in ACT’s timeline. The full story by @kevhurren is available to read now at Xtra. Featured image courtesy of Mel Woods/Xtra ACT posters courtesy of the ArQuives #lgbthistory #lgbtqnews #publichealth #lgbthealth

Canada’s oldest AIDS organization is closing its doors after more than four decades. Founded in 1983, the AIDS Committee of Toronto’s focus was on getting crucial health information out to LGBTQ2S+ communities. During its earliest days, ACT hosted hundreds of events and panels and created posters, brochures, and videos—all with the aim to get the community talking about HIV, how to avoid it, how to get tested and what to do if that test was positive. But these weren’t just any campaigns. Throughout the ‘80s and early ‘90s, ACT became notorious for its evocative public health messaging. The campaigns were in contrast to messaging efforts during that time, which heavily promoted abstinence. While ACT’s final chapter is coming to a close this month, its impact will stand in history as a testament to the many needs—and aspects—of the queer community. #lgbthistory #lgbtqnews #publichealth #lgbthealth Video by Xtra Magazine

We're looking for a Community Manager for @scriptdothealth ! Come join Canada’s oldest 2SLGBTQIA+ media organization with a rich history of impactful publications and innovative projects spanning over 50 years. Apply via LinkedIn. This role requires fluency in both English and French as the candidate will be required to produce content in both languages. About the Role: This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization in a phase of increased community impact. The Community Manager is responsible for manifesting the mission and voice of Script Health (including its three newsletters: Vital, Dose, and Signal) to the external world, championing the brand's presence and message. In conjunction with the Managing Editor, Health, they engage with existing audiences and develop emerging audiences by raising the profile of and engagement with Script’s products across all platforms. The Community Manager is a critical link between Script’s content and how it drives impact and connects to the world at large. This role requires a unique blend of digital savvy, cultural competency within the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and a commitment to health equity. The role will be a remote work position with some requirements for in-person meetings. Hours are generally 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week with occasional weekend and evening work required. Occasional travel to Toronto may also be required. To apply for the position or see more information visit the Pink Triangle Press LinkedIn page. Daring together to set love free. #NowHiring #JobSearch #Careers #CreativeJobs #RemoteJobs

Today we look back at Pink Triangle Press’s Pink Paper launch that happened last month in Toronto at Massey College, where we were joined by health journalist Andy Bandyopadhyay, Culture & Life Globe & Mail editor Rachel Giese, Casey House’s Chief Strategy & Knowledge Officer Dr. Yasser Ismail, and CBRC’s Dr. Jad Sinno for a panel moderated by Script Managing Editor Ziya Jones to discuss the findings of this year’s Pink Paper and what this meant for these experts in attendance. Image credits: @lilacmediagroup You can read the full Pink Paper in English and in French at the following link: http://pinkpaper.ca/ Don’t forget to follow, like and subscribe to one (or all!) of our FREE newsletters for the most up to date LGBTQ2S+ health information! /// Aujourd'hui, nous revenons sur le lancement du Rapport rose de Pink Triangle Press, qui a eu lieu le mois dernier au Massey College à Toronto. Nous y avons rencontré journaliste de santé Andy Bandyopadhyay, rédactrice de la section Culture et vie du Globe & Mail Rachel Giese, Dr Yasser Ismail, directeur de la stratégie et des connaissances de Casey House, et Dr•e Jad Sinno du CBRC. Animé•e par Ziya Jones, rédacteur•ice en chef de Script, cette table ronde a permis de discuter des conclusions du rapport de cette année et de leur importance pour les expert•e•s présent•e•s. Images: Lilac Media Group Vous pouvez consulter le Pink Paper complet en anglais et en français en cliquant sur le lien suivant : http://pinkpaper.ca/ N'oubliez pas de nous suivre, nous ‘aimer’ et de vous inscrire à une (ou toutes!) de nos infolettres GRATUITES pour rester informé•e des dernières nouvelles en matière de santé LGBTQ2S+!

Over the past few years, Alberta has joined a broader North American backlash against trans rights, introducing legislation and policy changes that restrict access to gender-affirming care and other rights for trans and gender-diverse youth. But trans youth in the province aren't alone. 🏳️‍⚧️ 🫶 Xtra asked eight LGBTQ2S+ community leaders and advocates across Alberta to share their top resources for trans youth in the province. #2SLGBTQIA #QueerExcellence

We’re thrilled for Pink Triangle Press to be recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2026. PTP was founded on the understanding that storytelling and sharing experiences is a powerful tool for liberation. It is our belief that media created by, for and about 2SLGBTQIA+ communities is critical to their ability to thrive. Through our products and platforms we seek to amplify the work of activists, creators, thinkers and change makers. Our organization began as a gay liberation newspaper, The Body Politic, named by Masthead Magazine as one of “Canada’s 20 most influential magazines of all time.” Today, we are one of the longest-publishing 2SLGBTQIA+ media groups in the world. Our primary aim is to inspire our communities to pursue a future where everyone is free to celebrate who they are. Daring together to set love free. #DiversityEmployers #TopEmployers2026

In a bleak labour landscape, queer and trans people are fighting for and inventing new types of good work. LGBTQ2S+ people are putting down roots in the rural communities many once fled, growing better futures through small farms. Non-binary service workers are creating pockets of community amid customer micro-aggressions and misgendering. Xtra's On the Clock series spotlights these stories and more, revealing the state of work for queer and trans people in Canada. This package, which was guest edited by Saima Desai, features the work of the 2025-26 Ken Popert Media Fellows: Ghazal Azizi, Cris Nippard, Alice Boyle, Victoria Hincapie Gomez and Jacob Aron Leung. Find the full series online now! The Ken Popert Fellowship was established in 2021 by Pink Triangle Press, on the eve of our 50th anniversary. The fellowship honours the legacy of former executive director Ken Popert, who retired in 2017. It provides resources and support for journalists to create and publish unique and powerful LGBTQ2S+ stories. Image credits: Unsplash/Celina Gallardo