Posts Filed Under: 1981 bathhouse raids

Out of the Closets, Into the Streets: Toronto’s LGBTQ History Walking Tour

Toronto's queer history isn't all in the Church and Wellesley Village.

By Heritage Toronto Aug. 15th, 2:00 pm

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What Hanlan’s Nude Beach Means to Toronto’s Queer Community

The beach will re-open on July 31 after being closed to the public since May due to extensive flooding.

By Aeryn Pfaff Jul. 28th, 10:00 pm

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Toronto Council Gearing Up For Another Battle Over Pride Funding

Straight politicians keep trying to dictate to Pride who should be welcome at the parade.

By Alex Verman May. 16th, 11:30 am

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Cruising the History of Policing Gay Sex in Toronto Parks

For many local queer people, the arrests in Marie Curtis Park felt like 1981 all over again.

By Tom Hooper Mar. 20th, 4:00 pm

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Canada’s LGBTQ Movement Began in Toronto Gay Bars and Bathhouses

Two events at Myseum's Intersections festival, which runs to the end of March, are highlighting queer history in Toronto.

By Myseum of Toronto Mar. 15th, 6:00 pm

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The Toronto Star Editorial Board is Not Your Ally

They should take several seats.

By Andrea Houston Feb. 11th, 6:34 pm

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Proclaiming Our Pride

Why Toronto didn't officially proclaim Lesbian and Gay Pride Day until 1991.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 24th, 1:00 pm

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The March to Pride

Celebrations, protests, and community action in the 1970s that made Toronto's Pride possible.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 20th, 1:00 pm