OutInAlberta.com en-us http://www.outinalberta.com/ LGBT News Montreal’s open call to crown “Queer of the Year” http://www.outinalberta.com/home/news.asp?articleid=34302 Montreal, Quebec (July 1, 2010) – Queer Eye for the Straight Guy...been there, Queer as Folk...done that. Now it’s time to tell your story. In celebration of the diversity, individuality and pride within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, Montreal is launching a global campaign in search of the “Queer of the Year!” How can you stand out from the crowd? Whether you’re a do-gooder, a diva, the average guy next door, a girl just out of the closet or anywhere in between, from now through July 15, Montreal wants you to visit www... Thu, 1 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.outinalberta.com/news.asp?articleid=34302 OutInAlberta.com Anti-Gay Hate Crime Skyrocketing in Canada http://www.outinalberta.com/home/news.asp?articleid=34261 Violent crime is on the increase in Canada, with gay men being the victims of many of the most vicious attacks. Hate crimes spiked by 35% in a one-year period, leaping up in number from 2007 to 2008, reported the Canadian Press on June 14. more at http://www... Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.outinalberta.com/news.asp?articleid=34261 OutInAlberta.com Thugs beat, punch, bite Vancouver gay couple http://www.outinalberta.com/home/news.asp?articleid=34254 Two middle-aged Vancouver men who live near GM Place were victims of an apparent gay-bashing Saturday. Two thugs viciously assaulted David Holtzman and his partner, Peter Regier, as they tried to enter their townhouse on Keefer Street at around 10:45 p... Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.outinalberta.com/news.asp?articleid=34254 OutInAlberta.com Montréal Pride Parade Returns with a New Route Under the Art Direction, “Our Superheroes” http://www.outinalberta.com/home/news.asp?articleid=34118 Montréal, April 22, 2010 — Building on the success of the first three editions, Montréal Pride Celebrations is preparing another exciting and colourful program that will underscore the energy and pride of the vibrant LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Transvestite and Allies) community... Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.outinalberta.com/news.asp?articleid=34118 OutInAlberta.com