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Winterlicious 2026: The Village Guide to Dining Out
Winterlicious 2026 officially kicks off this Friday, January 30th, and runs until February 12th.
Church Wellesley Village BIA
Jan 26


October 8: International Lesbian Day — Visibility, History & Celebration
International Lesbian Day (ILD) is a global moment for celebration, education, and community — and though its roots are debated, its importance is undeniable.
Church Wellesley Village BIA
Nov 8, 2025


October 11: National Coming Out Day — Stories, Struggles & Strength
Coming out is never required. No one owes visibility, and safety should always come first.
Church Wellesley Village BIA
Oct 11, 2025


🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ History Month : Why October Matters
October may be known for pumpkins, costumes, and spooky nights, but for the LGBTQ+ community it’s much more: it’s a month dedicated to history, visibility, and solidarity.
Church Wellesley Village BIA
Sep 28, 2025


Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: The LGBTQ+ Workers Role in Toronto's Labour Movement
While explicit discrimination may be less common in some professional settings, subtle biases, microaggressions, and the "glass ceiling" remain. Transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, in particular, continue to face significant barriers to employment and often experience higher rates of harassment and discrimination. Data from Egale Canada Human Rights Trust shows that trans individuals still experience disproportionately high rates of unemployment and underemploy
Church Wellesley Village BIA
Aug 31, 2025


Church-Wellesley Post-War to Pride: LGBTQ+ Roots and Urban Transformation (1950s–1970s)
The decades following World War II marked a dramatic turning point in the history of Toronto’s Church-Wellesley Village. What had been a respectable Edwardian neighborhood evolved into a vibrant hub of culture, activism, and identity. From the 1950s to the 1970s, Church-Wellesley became synonymous with the emergence of LGBTQ+ community life, while undergoing significant urban renewal and demographic shifts.
Church Wellesley Village BIA
Jun 6, 2025
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