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Three photos side by side. First is an aged photo of the author as a young visibly queer child, second is the author at Nanaimo pride, third is Lys Morton's author photo.

Reporter’s Notebook: ‘Pride is a protest’ as queerphobia rises on Vancouver Island

By Lys Morton ● Nanaimo ● June 1, 2023

2SLGBTQ+ Canadians say rising queerphobia in the U.S. is creeping its way to Vancouver Island. Reporter Lys Morton reflects on community safety.

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