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To Canadian audiences, accustomed to supporting a moderate social welfare state, the idea of practical Marxist revolt may seem a little naive. So be it. The idea of socialized, universal access to services nonetheless resonates with both gay and straight people north of the 49.

Driving through the green hills of central Bosnia this summer, I stopped to gas up. As I slipped behind the wheel again a figure appeared at the window, a beefy thirtysomething with a gelled-up soccer star hairdo: Ivo. He needed a lift.

Former federal public servant Paul Richard just wants some justice, but it would appear that justice is only for those who file swiftly and Richard is 20-some-odd years late to the game.

Canada's telecom regulator released its much-anticipated net neutrality decision in October, but some say the new framework doesn't go quite far enough.

More than a bajillion people crowded into the Church Wellesley Village to celebrate Halloween tonight. Check out the pics!

US President Barack Obama announced late this morning his administration has lifted the ban on people with HIV/AIDS from entering the United States.

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeals is seeking interveners in a case that will rule on proposed legislation that would let religious marriage commissioners refuse to marry gay couples.

More than 1,000 people gathered at the corner of Church and Wellesley Sts in Toronto tonight to celebrate the life, and protest the death, of Chris Skinner.

After-hours parties and police raids are both Montreal traditions, so no one was surprised when Montreal police raided the Sex Garage loft party in Old Montreal on a hot July night in 1990.

Just because we disagree with conservatives doesn't mean we dislike them. Nothing could be further from the truth! Right-wingers are absolutely charming -- like "Anne of Green Gables" or Michael Bublé, you just want to pinch their cute little cheeks! But why are they so adorable?