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CanQueer
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CanQueer is a weekly gay, bisexual, lesbian and queer, and trans program which looks at issues in the community. Discussing gender and sexual issues in the Ottawa area, and across Canada!
Episodes
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Episode 394: The final episode
As Luke and Sebastien move onto other things in their final episode they look at the news of Justin Trudeau resigning as Prime Minister, and what his tenure, over the length of the show has meant for LGBT Canadians, and where the future might lead. Music this Week: Lockjaw by Talinor (Canadian)...
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The final Big Gay Quiz of the Year
The CanQueer team hosts the "Big Gay Quiz of the Year", with two teams competing to answer questions about LGBTQ news and events from the past year. The quiz covers topics related to Canada, international news, pop culture, and more.
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The Legacy of Canqueer Episode 392
In this episode of Canqueer, the hosts Luke and Sebastian discuss their long and storied careers in radio, from the inception of their show as "three gays on the radio" to its evolution into a topical podcast that aimed to be a voice for the LGBTQ+ community. They reflect on the challenges of...
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Queer Media reacts to BBC investigation: Episode 391
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the news from the UK about PinkNews.co.uk, and the culture in the workplace. They also discuss an upcoming LGBT pilgrimage in Rome. Music this week: Honey by Cedar Roots (Canadian) Hey You by Moodset's Band (Canadian) Last Day by OKAN Dance Me to…
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Alberta town declares Neutrality on Pride Crosswalks
Luke and Sebastian discussed various topics including the cultural shift against queer individuals. They also discussed political issues such as the allocation of washrooms in Washington DC, the implications of a recent democratic vote in Alberta, and the significance of World AIDS Day. Lastly,...
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Episode 389: The latest LGBT news
This week Luke and Sebastien discuss ending the show in 6 weeks, and some of the biggest news of the year. Music this week: Sure As Spring (Prarie-side Folk Mix) by Mortimer, Be Quiet (Canadian) love / loss / applesauce by Backseat Dragon (Canadian) Cold in Toronto (feat. Nicole Jaskot) by Grace...
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TDOR and Emo Court Case: Episode 388
In this week's program we discuss the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal ruling on the Mayor of Emo, and the latest LGBT news from across Canada and the world. Music this week: Jane (My Little Firecracker) - Radio Edit by Claire Morrison (Canadian) Tying Tiny Knots by The Crickettes (Canadian)…
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The Fallout from US Election
In this weeks episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the fall-out from the US election, as well as the biggest news from across Canada, and the wider world. Music this week: Adrian Sutherland - Don Politico (Politician Man) - Don Politico (Canadian) DahL - The Earle's Hall Sessions - All These Years...
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The health of Canadas GLBT organizations
In a follow up to their investigation on the financial health of Canadas LGBT organizations Luke and Sebastien discuss the latest news from across the country. Music this week: Crawl by Julia Dales (Canadian)
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Canadian Queer News update: Episode 385
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the recent motion defeated at the Niagara Catholic District School Board, the provincial elections and the trans election issue, and ongoing news about the bankruptcy of CCGSD. Music this week: Heartracer by Ura Star (Canadian) Version of Me (feat....
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National LGBTQ Organization declared bankrupt: Episode 384
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the recent bankruptcy of CCGSD (Canadian Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity), in addition to the other biggest news of the week. We also discuss a lack of update from CGLCC. Music this week: Paradise by Janette King (Canadian) Finally, I by…
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Hate in Waterloo, and King Arthur in a dress: Episode 383
In this latest episode of CanQueer, Luke and Sebastien discuss the latest LGBT news. Including a pride flag set alight in PEI, and Waterloo, ON being listed as having the highest rate of hate crimes, and finally, King Arthur being added to LGBT history. Music this week: Younger Then by VANCAMP...
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Episode 382: Pushback to EDI
In this weeks program the team interview the Director of Programs at Pride at Work Canada about pushback and backsliding in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. Music this week: Monster by The Crickettes (Canadian) Alien Girl by Paige Drobot (Canadian) Fences by Talinor (Canadian)
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Being Gay and Dementia
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the latest LGBT news, including a recent study that found that sexual and gender minorities are 15% more likely to have brain health concerns. Music this week: Furthest Place Remix Feat. R.B. by Kue Varo (Canadian) Pieces by Laura Kelsey (Canadian)...
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A Gender Neutral Submarine? Episode 380
In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien discuss the latest GLBT news in Canada and around the world. Music this week: Diner Coffee by VANCAMP (Canadian) I Won't Hide by Amanda Rheaume Old Friend by Melissa Lauren
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Episode 379 Taking Pride in Quebec
In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien discuss the latest LGBT news and kick off a discussion about Pride in Quebec. Music this week: This Old Town by VANCAMP (Canadian) Manual Expression by Miarlequin High Trust High Stakes by Rykka Silver Lady by Julia Dales Heartbreaker (Radio Edit) by Zochi...
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Calling Lesbians in Nanaimo: Episode 378
In this weeks episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the latest LGBT news, discussing Mpox, census data, and more Music this week: Everything's Fine by Alanna Matty (Canadian) Next Life by Jayli Wolf (Canadian) Imposter by Breagh Isabel (Canadian)
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Episode 377: The update on mpox and Capital Pride
In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien discuss the recent Pride in Canadas capital and gives updates on the biggest lgbt news across the world, including the latest on the MPOX public health warning. Music this week: Homebody by Mulligrub (Canadian) Champion by Bif Naked (Canadian) Play Fisty for…
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The Purge war time origins: Episode 376
In this weeks show Luke interviews the Host and producer of Queer Legends: The True Story of Canadas LGBT Purge Shawn Dearn, with special guest Sarah Worthman as they discuss the Canadian government purge of queer men in the first world war. Luke also discusses Ottawa Pride. Music this week…
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Any Other Way? Episode 375
This week Luke and Sebastien discuss the rolling fall out from Capital Prides statement on the conflict in the middle east. Also this week, we discuss the new documentary about Jackie Shane, and discuss the film releases from the NFB (National Film Board) in celebration of Public Service Pride....
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Pride Peace & Protests
As Pride season draws down Luke and Sebastien discuss the contrast in how Montreal Pride, and Capital Pride in Ottawa tackle the conflict in the middle east.. Music this week: Shame Spiral by Jess Waters (Canadian) The Middle by Blu Beach Band (Canadian) love song no.1 by Mallory Chipman (Canadian)
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Olympic Distractions: Episode 373
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the false news coming from the Olympics of two women competing in boxing who have battled far-right allegations of being trans, distracting from their achievements. That and other top queer news of the week. Including, GLAADs expenses being…
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Olympic Pride: Episode 372
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the latest Pride news across Canada, with coverage of Halifax and across Canada. We also discuss the queer representation in Pride, and several other big news stories of the week. Music this week: A Cause Des Garcons by Yelle Le dauphin et la...
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Should The Gays Pay for Pride? Episode 371
In this weeks episode Luke and Sebastien discuss Pride in Halifax (NS) and Fredericton (NB), and how Pride organizers have to balance corporate sponsors and the Divestment list versus paying for an expensive festival. Music this week: The Gas Station Affair by Damase Elis (Canadian) Crawl by...
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Pride Protesters Panned: Episode 370
In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien discuss the pride protesters in Victoria, BC and the impact of Fredericton Pride, NB cancelling events. That and other top LGBT news of the week. Music this week: Gumdrops by SIESKI (Canadian) Talk to Me by Sarah Jayne Riley (Canadian) Volver a Amar by Jandrou
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What Does The Pride Flag Sound Like? Episode 369
This week Luke and Sebastien discuss the latest GLBTQ news, including cancelled events in St Johns NL and the sound of the Pride Flag. Music this week: Stay With Me by Liv Wade (Canadian) nauseous from existential dread [clean] by Caylie G (Canadian) My Only Rule by Camellia Grove (Canadian)
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The Pride Roundup! Episode 368
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the big PRIDE news as Toronto, London, and New York celebrate Pride. Music this week: Perfection by Once A Tree (Canadian) CBAYAOM by fxrrvst (Canadian) You Make My Choo Choo Train Go Whooo Whoooo by Cedar Roots (Canadian)
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Episode 366: The Sudbury Roller-coaster
In this week's show Luke and Sebastien discuss the biggest news of the week. Taking the fore this week is a u-turn by the Pride committee at Fierte Sudbury Pride, to now cancel their pride parade. Music this week: Cardboard House by Julia Cunningham (Canadian) COOL by Vikki Minor (Canadian) Die…
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Fight over Food at Manitoba Pride: Episode 365
In this week's program Luke and Sebastien discuss the latest news including the withdrawal by 3 food trucks for Pembina MB, Pride. With a round-up of the latest LGBT news including the pride flag raising at Parliament. CPAC recording here: Music this week: What we wanna be by the Indigo Girls...
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Glad Tidings for Toronto Bookstore! Episode 364
Luke and Sebastien cover the latest news of the week, ranging across a series of Pride events across Canada, to Glad Day Bookstore's drastic action for community support. Music this week: Highschool Confidential by Rough Trade (Canadian) Smalltown Boy by Bronskie Beat You make me feel (Mighty…
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Alberta Prides Ban UCP: Episode 364
Luke and Sebastien recovered from illness, discuss the biggest LGBT news in Canada. Starting with the united effort by Pride organizations in Alberta to ban the United Conservative Party from participating in their Pride Parades Music This Week: BAD by Mint Simon (Canadian) Sorry For Myself by…
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The Eurovision Episode! Episode 362
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the Eurovision Song Contest and some of the other top news of the week. Music this week: Lithuania | Silvester Belt - Luktelk Estonia | 5MIINUST x Puuluup - (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi Spain | Nebulossa - ZORRA Ireland |…
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Queering Food! Episode 361
What is Queer Food? Inspired by the recent Queer Food Conference Luke and Sebastien dive into the queer history of different foods. They also discuss the hate vandalism at the University of Windsor, and other big news stories of the week. Music this week: Lobotomize Me by Cosmic Club (Canadian)...
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Episode 360: The Cass for good science
In this weeks program Luke and Sebstien discuss some of the latest research impacting the LGBT community as well as the Federal Budget and the UKs Cass Review on Trans Healthcare. Music this week: Into the Great Unknown by Cedar Roots (Canadian) You'll Never Know by Neela (Canadian) More Than…
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Gay Science! Episode 359
In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien interview Rob Anderson the author of the satirical new textbook Gay Science. Luke and Sebastien also discuss the other top news of the day. Please note, we had to re-record a portion of the show, and Luke was only available by phone, as a result some of the...
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Was Gay Pop Just Invented? Episode 358
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien respond to Jojo Siwa's comment about being the inventor of gay pop with an exploration of gay pop. They also dive into the news of a AI Boyfriend from Grindr and other top news of the week. Music this week: Culture Club - Karma Chameleon Pet Shop Boys - Go...
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Historic UN Decleration on Intersex People: Episode 357
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the biggest news of the week. This includes a historic motion from the UN Human Rights Council on Intersex people. They also discuss a recent academic study on pronouns on resumes, risk compensation on PREP and much more. Music this week: Drake...
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The M Pox Comeback: Episode 356
In this episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the resurgence of Mpox in Canada and the impact that Grindr which celebrates its 15th anniversary has had on gay culture. Music this week: Run Wild by Becky Prokova (Canadian) Fireworks by Mya Luv (Canadian) With Me by Julia Dales (Canadian) So Many…
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Safe sexuality with Celebrity: Episode 355
In this weeks program in response to an extensive investigation by Rolling Stone into the drag queen Shangela, Luke and Sebastien being safe and the influence of queer celebrity. They also discuss the top GLBT news of the week. Music this week: Just Don't Care by Kue Varo (Canadian) Nicotine...
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Beyond The Stats: Raising Hate Crimes and Queer Resilience Episode 354
This weeks show delves into the alarming increase of hate crimes in Canada, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community. This show features interviews with Warren Silver from Stats Canada, who shares staggering statistics and the nuances behind them, and Hazel Woodruff from the Canadian Anti-Hate…
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Pride’s Painful Payback: Episode 353
In this weeks episode we cover the recent record breaking payback by Toronto Pride of over $500,000 to the Canadian Government after their federal grant controversy. To walk us through it is Assistant Professor Tom Hooper. Also this week the big news from Canada, Greece and Ghana. Music this…
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The Struggle for Queer Spaces: Episode 351
In this weeks episode we are joined by Kevin of Stroked Ego in Ottawa, as we discuss the struggle of running a business in the gay village. We are also joined by Mariah Darling the Education Coordinator at Chroma as they prepare to present at a national conference on creating temporary queer...
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The Future of at home HIV Testing in Canada: Episode 352
This episode of CanQueer dives into the critical shifts in HIV testing and funding in Canada, featuring insights from CATIE and the Canadian AIDS Society. We explore the impact of federal funding ending for HIV self-testing kits and the broader implications for health access. Additionally, we...
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Russian Crackdown: Episode 350
In this weeks show we discuss the latest news, including the crackdown in Russian on glbt representations. Music this week: Fever Dreams by Julia Dales (Canadian) Ladybird, What's Wrong? by Avi C. Engel (Canadian) Flowers by Amanda Rheaume (Canadian)
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The Valentines Date ideas? Episode 349
In this episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the idea of gay dates for Valentines day, before moving onto discussing big Canadian gay news. This includes the new Executive Director at Pride PEI, a referendum on a flag in Alberta and more. Music this week: The High by Backyard Betties (Canadian)…
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Bisexual Leadership! Episode 348
In this weeks episode Luke and Sebastien interview an academic looking into Bisexual leaders in businesses. They also discuss the news from Toronto of Toronto Pride paying back money to the government and the proposed regulations out of Alberta for trans teens. Music this week: Wasn't Easy by…
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Madonna Late Lawsuit: Episode 347
In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien discuss the lawsuit against Madonna for starting her show late, the guilty plea by the Club Q killer, and a special interview with Reverend Cheri Di Novo about queer folks of faith. Music this week: Weathervane by Clara Cloud (Canadian) Living in Love by Jess...
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Bring Back the Barry Manilow Bathhouse? Episode 346
In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien dive into queer electro-clash, and discuss the top news of the week. Including Vancouver and Edmonton's bid for the gay games, a controversy at Northern Peace Pride, and Barry Manalow at a Bathhouse. Music: Skin & Leather by The Hidden Cameras (Canadian)...
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Canada’s Conversion Therapy Crime: Episode 345
In this episode we feature a discussion with Jordan Sullivan, the SOGIECE/CP Prevention & Survivor Support Coordinator at CBRC. We discuss where Canada stands two years after criminalizing conversion therapy. We also discuss the Ontario Superior Court case on the term Groomer, and other top news…
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The Big Gay Quiz of 2023
In this annual tradition Luke quizzes Sebastien and guests Jess, Heather and Alex on the biggest gay news of the past year. Music: Padum Padum by Kylie Minogue Jericho by Ineko Salt and Vinegar by Lights (Canadian)
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