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· May 1
Big news: We're launching a podcast!
Announcing Get Queer, a new LGBTQ2S+ pop culture podcast from Xtra Magazine, hosted by @melwoods.me
This season dives into the history of how reality TV has shaped queer identity.
New episodes drop weekly starting May 8 ✨
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Announcing Get Queer, a new LGBTQ2S+ pop culture podcast from Xtra Magazine, hosted by @melwoods.me
This season dives into the history of how reality TV has shaped queer identity.
New episodes drop weekly starting May 8 ✨
xtramagazine.com/get-queer-po...
The best way to help revitalize liberal democracy in our country is political organizing at the grassroots riding level. It’s something that Canadians are generally not taught in school, which is a big part of why we have become increasingly politically apathetic.
This is the year we need to rebuild grassroots democracy | Xtra Magazine
It’s time for less slacktivism and more hands on deck
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January 10, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The best way to help revitalize liberal democracy in our country is political organizing at the grassroots riding level. It’s something that Canadians are generally not taught in school, which is a big part of why we have become increasingly politically apathetic.
Queer and trans communities, who are targeted first during democratic declines, are going to need to take the lead if we hope to save our democracy, writes @journodale.bsky.social.
This is the year we need to rebuild grassroots democracy | Xtra Magazine
It’s time for less slacktivism and more hands on deck
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January 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Queer and trans communities, who are targeted first during democratic declines, are going to need to take the lead if we hope to save our democracy, writes @journodale.bsky.social.
#CanadasDragRace has doled out its last maxi-challenge victories of the season, leaving just the finale and a final question: Who will win? xtramagazine.com/culture/cana...
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 power ranking: Who will win? | Xtra Magazine
It’s time to make our prediction as to who will be Canada’s Next Drag Superstar
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January 9, 2026 at 7:20 PM
#CanadasDragRace has doled out its last maxi-challenge victories of the season, leaving just the finale and a final question: Who will win? xtramagazine.com/culture/cana...
#CanadasDragRace gets experimental once again with a gauntlet of challenges for the last pre-finale episode xtramagazine.com/culture/cana...
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 recap: Gauntlet, thrown | Xtra Magazine
An innovative new challenge structure is let down by a too-familiar episode structure
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January 9, 2026 at 7:07 PM
#CanadasDragRace gets experimental once again with a gauntlet of challenges for the last pre-finale episode xtramagazine.com/culture/cana...
Just nominated for a #GLAADMediaAwards award, Lee Lai's "Cannon" shows the cost of keeping in your feelings
‘Cannon’ shows the cost of keeping in your feelings | Xtra Magazine
Lee Lai’s latest graphic novel follows a woman on the verge of exploding
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January 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Just nominated for a #GLAADMediaAwards award, Lee Lai's "Cannon" shows the cost of keeping in your feelings
Senior editor @melwoods.me has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Online or Print Journalism Article,’ and Xtra has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Independent Journalism’ in the 37th @glaad.bsky.social Media Awards!
Xtra nominated for two GLAAD awards | Xtra Magazine
Senior editor Mel Woods has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Online or Print Journalism Article,’ and Xtra has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Independent Journalism’
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January 9, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Senior editor @melwoods.me has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Online or Print Journalism Article,’ and Xtra has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Independent Journalism’ in the 37th @glaad.bsky.social Media Awards!
Premier Danielle Smith’s outrage shows why the sporting organization’s decision is such a big deal
Skate Canada’s shunning of Alberta sets a precedent for other sports groups | Xtra Magazine
Premier Danielle Smith’s outrage shows why the sporting organization’s decision is such a big deal
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January 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Premier Danielle Smith’s outrage shows why the sporting organization’s decision is such a big deal
We are beyond excited to be nominated for two (!!) awards at the 37th annual @glaad.bsky.social Media Awards, recognizing excellence in LGBTQ+ representation in media.
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37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Nominees | GLAAD
See the full list of nominees for the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:16 PM
We are beyond excited to be nominated for two (!!) awards at the 37th annual @glaad.bsky.social Media Awards, recognizing excellence in LGBTQ+ representation in media.
glaad.org/mediaawards/...
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When I realized I was ace, I thought love wasn’t in the stars. I was so wrong
When I realized I was ace, I thought love wasn’t in the stars. I was so wrong | Xtra Magazine
Romantic feelings come much later. First, I must fall in love platonically
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January 7, 2026 at 12:11 AM
When I realized I was ace, I thought love wasn’t in the stars. I was so wrong
"It is particularly notable that two of the biggest shows that made the leap from Canada to the U.S. are explicitly, unapologetically queer," writes @melwoods.me on the success of "Heated Rivalry" and the precedent set by "Schitt's Creek" before it
What ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ say about the Canada we want to be | Xtra Magazine
There are surprising commonalities between "Heated Rivalry" and "Schitt's Creek," two of Canada’s most successful TV exports
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January 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
"It is particularly notable that two of the biggest shows that made the leap from Canada to the U.S. are explicitly, unapologetically queer," writes @melwoods.me on the success of "Heated Rivalry" and the precedent set by "Schitt's Creek" before it
From politics to pop culture, these were our most-read stories of the year
Our most-read stories of 2025 | Xtra Magazine
From politics to pop culture, these are our most-read stories of the year
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January 5, 2026 at 5:49 PM
From politics to pop culture, these were our most-read stories of the year
With a challenge gauntlet coming up next week, let’s take a look at the #CanadasDragRace power rankings to determine who’s most likely to survive
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 7 power ranking: The final five | Xtra Magazine
Which queen will miss out on the finale by just one week?
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January 4, 2026 at 12:11 AM
With a challenge gauntlet coming up next week, let’s take a look at the #CanadasDragRace power rankings to determine who’s most likely to survive
How do the queens of #CanadasDragRace Season 6 fare when designing for their hostess with the mostest, Brooke Lynn Hytes?
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 7 recap: Fit for a Queen of the North, the sequel | Xtra Magazine
A fan favourite design challenge makes its return: designing for Brooke Lynn Hytes
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January 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
How do the queens of #CanadasDragRace Season 6 fare when designing for their hostess with the mostest, Brooke Lynn Hytes?
With the daily barrage of news stories from the U.S., the assault on democracy in this country is going largely unnoticed by both the media and the public.
2025 brought the democratic backslide to Canada | Xtra Magazine
Mark Carney’s government needs to stand up for our rights or we’re headed in the direction of the U.S.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:11 AM
With the daily barrage of news stories from the U.S., the assault on democracy in this country is going largely unnoticed by both the media and the public.
AI’s got nothing on good quality dumb entertainment—and only people can make that
2025 was about finding solace in the human-made slop | Xtra Magazine
AI’s got nothing on good quality dumb entertainment—and only people can make that
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January 2, 2026 at 5:49 PM
AI’s got nothing on good quality dumb entertainment—and only people can make that
The #CanadasDragRace Lip Sync Slay-Offs bring a second queen her second win, and establishes a new frontrunner for the crown
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 6 power ranking: From eight to six | Xtra Magazine
A double elimination shifts this season into its highest gear yet
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January 2, 2026 at 12:11 AM
The #CanadasDragRace Lip Sync Slay-Offs bring a second queen her second win, and establishes a new frontrunner for the crown
Twenty-five years after the Vancouver bookstore’s win against Canada Customs, the struggle for the freedom to read isn’t over
The legacy of Little Sister’s censorship battle over queer books | Xtra Magazine
Twenty-five years after the Vancouver bookstore’s win against Canada Customs, the struggle for the freedom to read isn’t over
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January 1, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Twenty-five years after the Vancouver bookstore’s win against Canada Customs, the struggle for the freedom to read isn’t over
International seasons dominate the list of best performances of the year
The top 10 ‘Drag Race’ lip syncs of 2025 | Xtra Magazine
International seasons dominate the list of best performances of the year
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January 1, 2026 at 12:11 AM
International seasons dominate the list of best performances of the year
With eight queens left in #CanadasDragRace Season 6 and only four episodes to go, it’s time for a double elimination. Which two queens don’t survive the Lip Sync Slay-Offs?
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 6 recap: Slay-Off sisters | Xtra Magazine
“Double elimination? Of course it is, why wouldn’t it be?”
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December 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM
With eight queens left in #CanadasDragRace Season 6 and only four episodes to go, it’s time for a double elimination. Which two queens don’t survive the Lip Sync Slay-Offs?
Our picks for the year’s best fiction and non-fiction, from Alison Bechdel to Ocean Vuong
The best queer and trans books of 2025 | Xtra Magazine
Our picks for the year’s best fiction and non-fiction, from Alison Bechdel to Ocean Vuong
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December 31, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Our picks for the year’s best fiction and non-fiction, from Alison Bechdel to Ocean Vuong
It makes sense to want to be in the know. But what if being informed of every little thing happening in this big, wide world is actually hurting you
How did we choose what to cover—and not cover—this year? | Xtra Magazine
It makes sense to want to be in the know. But what if being informed of every little thing happening in this big, wide world is actually hurting you?
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December 31, 2025 at 12:11 AM
It makes sense to want to be in the know. But what if being informed of every little thing happening in this big, wide world is actually hurting you
With a major threat to the top four knocked out in #CanadasDragRace’s Slay-Offs, who is looking locked for the finale?
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 6 power ranking: From eight to six | Xtra Magazine
A double elimination shifts this season into its highest gear yet
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December 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
With a major threat to the top four knocked out in #CanadasDragRace’s Slay-Offs, who is looking locked for the finale?
Like Restaurant Wars for “Top Chef” and Snatch Game on original recipe Drag Race, #CanadasDragRace has found its signature checkpoint challenge: the Lip Sync Slay-Offs
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 6 recap: Slay-Off sisters | Xtra Magazine
“Double elimination? Of course it is, why wouldn’t it be?”
xtramagazine.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Like Restaurant Wars for “Top Chef” and Snatch Game on original recipe Drag Race, #CanadasDragRace has found its signature checkpoint challenge: the Lip Sync Slay-Offs
#CanadasDragRace reaches the Slay-Offs, which means two queens are going home—but which two?
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 6 power ranking: From eight to six | Xtra Magazine
A double elimination shifts this season into its highest gear yet
xtramagazine.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:11 AM
#CanadasDragRace reaches the Slay-Offs, which means two queens are going home—but which two?
#CanadasDragRace reaches its apex challenge, throwing all the queens in a lip sync gauntlet. That’s right, it’s the return of the Slay-Offs! xtramagazine.com/culture/drag...
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 6 recap: Slay-Off sisters | Xtra Magazine
“Double elimination? Of course it is, why wouldn’t it be?”
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December 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
#CanadasDragRace reaches its apex challenge, throwing all the queens in a lip sync gauntlet. That’s right, it’s the return of the Slay-Offs! xtramagazine.com/culture/drag...