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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 18h

Brooke Lynn Hytes is all aboard the first ever big screen Drag Race film. The Queen of the North is joining the cast of the untitled action-comedy film with six other Drag Race alum:

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Brooke Lynn Hytes Is All Aboard The First Ever Big Screen 'Drag Race' Film - IN Magazine

The Queen of the North is joining the cast of the untitled action-comedy film with six other 'Drag Race' alum.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 1d

Toronto’s Village is bringing back Halloween on Church and this year’s event will be held on October 31 and November 1. Here's everything you need to know about the two day Halloween party:

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Everything You Need To Know About The Two Day Halloween Party Coming To Toronto's Gay Village - IN Magazine

Toronto’s Village is bringing back Halloween on Church and this year's event will be held on October 31 and November 1.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 2d

Released by 16 year-old singer-songwriter (and It Gets Better Youth Voices participant) Ale, the song 'Hail Mary' is dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth in religious schools:

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Listen To 'Hail Mary' The Powerful Track From The It Gets Better Youth Voices Program - IN Magazine

Released by 16 year-old singer-songwriter Ale, the song 'Hail Mary' is dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth in religious schools.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 3d

What started for Aaron Radford-Wattley as a hobby collecting Victorian-era thirst traps turned into a viral Instagram account and a newly released book Hot Victorians:

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Pining Over Hot (And, Sadly, Dead) Victorian Men - IN Magazine

What started for Aaron Radford-Wattley as a hobby collecting Victorian-era thirst traps turned into a viral Instagram account and a newly released book.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 3d

Shaley Howard writes this latest attack on transgender people is not only absurd, it’s dangerous:

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OPINION: A Call To Our Straight Allies - IN Magazine

Shaley Howard writes this latest attack on transgender people is not only absurd, it’s dangerous.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 4d

The Government of Canada is issuing a new advisory to the U.S., warning individuals carrying gender-neutral passports:

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Canada Issues New Travel Advisory For 2SLGBTQI+ People Going To America - IN Magazine

The Government of Canada is issuing a new advisory to the U.S., warning individuals carrying gender-neutral passports.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 5d

Toronto’s Nuit Blanche returns on October 4 and these are the 2SLGBTQI+ installations you should consider adding to your list:

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2SLGBTQI+ Nuit Blanche Toronto 2025 Installations To Check Out This Weekend - IN Magazine

Toronto’s Nuit Blanche returns on October 4 and these are the 2SLGBTQI+ installations and artists you should consider adding to your list.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 6d

Disco Dynasty: In celebration of disco’s 55th year, Elio Iannacci spoke with seven legendary divas (Gloria Gaynor, Martha Wash, Norma Jean Wright, Melba Moore, Candi Staton, Kathy Sledge and Linda Clifford) who survived, shone, and soundtracked our liberation:

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Disco Dynasty - IN Magazine

In celebration of disco’s 55th year, Elio Iannacci spoke with seven legendary divas who survived, shone, and soundtracked our liberation.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 7d

The current Slovak government has passed new anti-LGBTQI+ laws. The newly passed constitutional amendments would recognize only two genders and ban same-sex adoption:

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Slovakia Introduces New Anti-LGBTQI+ Laws And Recognizes Only Two Sexes - IN Magazine

The newly passed constitutional amendments would recognize only two genders and ban same-sex adoption.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 8d

Ahead of her Stripped II tour stop in Toronto, “your favourite drag queen’s favourite drag queen” sat down with IN Magazine. Sasha Colby opens up about history-making moments, chosen family, resilience, and why joy is drag’s greatest protest:

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Drag As Armour, Drag As Art: Sasha Colby Gets Real - IN Magazine

Ahead of her Stripped II tour stop in Toronto, “your favourite drag queen’s favourite drag queen” opens up about history-making moments, chosen family, resilience, and why joy is drag’s greatest prote...

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 9d

Content creators and advocates Scott Wabano and Kairyn Potts will host Rezervations for Two, a new Indigenous reality dating series which wrapped production this month:

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APTN Books A Rezervation For Its New Indigenous Reality Dating Series - IN Magazine

Content creators and advocates Scott Wabano and Kairyn Potts will host 'Rezervations for Two,' which wrapped production this month.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 9d

Here's a curated list of organizations and support services amplifying Indigenous queer and trans experiences across Canada, not only on September 30, but year-round:

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National Day For Truth & Reconciliation: Indigenous Queer & Trans Resources In Canada - IN Magazine

A curated list of organizations and support services amplifying Indigenous queer and trans experiences across Canada, not only on September 30, but year-round.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 9d

Justin Heath Smith, known as gay porn star Austin Wolf, was sentenced today to 19 years in prison as well as 10 years of supervised release and a $40,000 fine, for child sexual exploitation:

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Austin Wolf Has Been Sentenced To 19 Years In Prison - IN Magazine

Justin Heath Smith, known as gay porn star Austin Wolf, was sentenced to 19 Years in prison for Child Sexual Exploitation.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 9d

A new CBC documentary celebrates Toronto drag icon Michelle Ross. Premiering October 8, the film explores the life and legacy of the visionary performer and Church Street drag fixture:

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New CBC Documentary Celebrates Toronto Drag Icon Michelle Ross - IN Magazine

Premiering October 8, the film explores the life and legacy of the visionary performer and Church Street drag fixture.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 11d

Here's all the reasons why sunscreen is your 365-day, non-negotiable, must-use skincare product:

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SPF: The Only Forecast That Matters - IN Magazine

All the reasons why sunscreen is your 365-day, non-negotiable, must-use skincare product.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 12d

Veejay Floresca made Project Runway history as the show’s first trans winner, beating Drag Race alum Utica Queen in the Season 21 finale:

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Veejay Floresca Wins Project Runway 21 as First Trans Champion

Veejay Floresca makes history as the first trans winner of Project Runway U.S.. Learn about her journey, her final collection, and why this moment matters.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 12d

If you’re not a hockey fan, that may change...Crave's gay hockey drama is getting ready for its debut. The highly anticipated adaptation of Rachel Reid’s book Heated Rivalry will skate its way onto screens this fall:

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Crave's Gay Hockey Drama To Debut In November…And We Have A First Look - IN Magazine

The highly anticipated adaptation of Rachel Reid’s book Heated Rivalry will skate its way onto our screens this fall.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 13d

The Tweetations Presents: Mona’s Magic Hour, a celebration of Black artistic expression and nature. This show didn’t just entertain – it introduces audiences to Black history, or reminds them, in a way that lingers:

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The Tweetations Presents: Mona's Magic Hour, A Celebration Of Black Artistic Expression And Nature - IN Magazine

This show didn’t just entertain – it introduces audiences to Black history, or reminds them, in a way that lingers

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 13d

Fans of Charlie and Nick will say goodbye on July 7, 2026 as Alice Oseman ends the Heartstopper graphic novel series:

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This Is When You Can Read The Final Volume of 'Heartstopper' - IN Magazine

Fans of Charlie and Nick will say goodbye on July 7, 2026 as Alice Oseman ends the graphic novel series.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 15d

British actor Russell Tovey has kissed a lot of people, but on Watch What Happens Live he revealed to Andy Cohen his favourite kissing partner:

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Russell Tovey Kisses and Tells About His Favourite Liplock To Andy Cohen - IN Magazine

During the press tour of his new film 'Plainclothes', the actor revealed the on-screen kiss he enjoyed most.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 16d

Alberta’s government threatens to use the notwithstanding clause on trans laws. A leaked memo suggests the government is preparing to enact Section 33 of the Canadian Charter to “protect kids” this October:

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Alberta's Government Threatens To Use The Notwithstanding Clause On Trans Laws - IN Magazine

A leaked memo suggests the government is preparing to enact section 33 of the Canadian Charter to "protect kids" this October.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 17d

Queer soccer star finds safe haven in Canada. Finnish goalkeeper Sofia Manner left her American team to join Toronto’s first professional women’s club:

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Queer Soccer Star Finds Safe Haven In Canada - IN Magazine

Finnish goalkeeper Sofia Manner left her American team to join Toronto’s first professional women’s club.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 18d

Grab your gowns and glitter, Canada. It’s time to werq! RuPaul’s Drag Race “Werq the World” tour returns to canada with red carpet glamour this October:

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Queens At Werq - IN Magazine

RuPaul’s Drag Race “Werq the World” tour returns to canada with red carpet glamour this October.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 19d

On her podcast The Bald and the Beautiful, Katya shared how she was offered to compete on Canada vs. the World:

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Katya Reveals The 'Drag Race' Franchise She Turned Down… - IN Magazine

Speaking on her podcast 'The Bald and the Beautiful,' Katya shared how she was offered to compete in a 'vs. the World' franchise.

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IN Magazine @inmagazineca.bsky.social · 20d

The RCMP are investigating threats made towards Manitoba’s Steinbach Pride. The local Pride event in Manitoba’s third-largest city was cancelled after threats were made from a far-right group:

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RCMP Investigating Threats Made Towards Manitoba's Steinbach Pride - IN Magazine

The local Pride event in Manitoba's third-largest city was cancelled after threats were made from a far-right group.

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