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At 30 years old, and with the fight for “GL rights” past the point where same-sex marriage is old news, can Halifax Pride be relevant to the struggles of the LGBTTIQQ2SAA+ generation? In this week’s Pride Guide, we look for answers.

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Racism and classism forms a warped positive public opinion on gang's return to HRM streets.

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