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The pros and cons of moving to small-town Nova Scotia during the pandemic
Writer Gabrielle Drolet found cheaper rent and an idyllic setting in Wolfville, N.S., but the grass isn't always greener.
PRIDE 2021
Proud to Shine: Lee Thomas
We shine the Proud to Shine spotlight on Fredericton therapist Lee Thomas who advocates for trans people in health care.
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Proud to Shine illustration celebrates the core moments of Pride
Throughout the East Coast, Pride is dedicated to uplifting voices and celebrating the 2SLGBTQ+ community with a variety of local festivals. CBC’s Proud to Shine highlights the accomplishments and lives of 2SLGBTQ+ people making a difference in their community and everyday life. Misha Milchenko is the artist behind the series' designs.
PRIDE 2021
Proud to Shine: John R. Sylliboy
Mi'kmaw educator and advocate John R. Sylliboy co-founded the Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance (W2SA), a non-profit organization that supports Indigenous two-spirit and LGBTQ+ people in the Atlantic region.
PRIDE 2021
Proud to Shine: Bianca Garcia
Bianca Garcia comes to P.E.I. from Dominican Republic. She loves her community — and it's this love that’s driven her for the past few years.
PRIDE 2021
Proud to Shine: Yohei Sakai
When he was finishing his bachelor’s degree at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, Yohei Sakai received a piece of advice that would change his life. He was encouraged to take a Master's degree in Choral Conducting and went on to form the St. John's Gay Men's Chorus.