by real.talk | Feb 7, 2026 | CQC Past Events
On Saturday February 7th, CQC went to the Push Festival to see TESTO: Wet Mess. It was an exciting show with lots of dance, music, and stories of gender and transition. It was a 19+ show and contained some nudity, which some folks said they thought was “a...
by real.talk | Feb 2, 2026 | CQC Past Events
On Friday January 30th we got together to eat some pizza and watch the first two episodes of Heated Rivalry – the gay hockey romance TV series. People enjoyed the series a whole lot. One CQC member proclaimed it “the best TV series I’ve ever...
by real.talk | Jan 26, 2026 | CQC Past Events
CQC attended QMUNITY’s BiFocus Peer Support Group. QMUNITY, BC’s largest queer and trans resource hub, hosts a wide variety of monthly support groups. On Monday, January 26yh, a few folks from CQC attended BiFocus, QMUNITY’s peer support group for...
by real.talk | Jan 20, 2026 | Resources
Mental health problems are normal, and during a crisis it can be good to reach out for support. Sometimes people are curious about what will happen if they call the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline. Will the operator tell their family or their staff? Will the operator...
by real.talk | Jan 9, 2026 | CQC Past Events
CQC hosted our Spring Planning Meeting, and came out with some great ideas for the season ahead! People were excited to gather and share their ideas for the Spring season. We’re looking forward to spending more time together in queer community!
by real.talk | Dec 17, 2025 | CQC Past Events
CQC had a great time at the Queersmas Dinner hosted by St. Andrews Wesley United Church. We had some new folks come out and join us for the first time, and had some great conversations with folks from both...
by real.talk | Dec 5, 2025 | CQC Past Events
CQC hosted a big end-of year winter celebration! On Friday, December 5th, CQC hosted a big holiday bash! We had our Winter Dance Party, complete with a professional DJ, photobooth, make up artist, costume contest, and prizes! We had a wonderful time, and many...
by real.talk | Nov 17, 2025 | Videos
by real.talk | Nov 10, 2025 | CQC Past Events
CQC went to the Pumpjack Pub on Davie St. to help out at a HIM volunteer event. HIM – the Health Initiative for Men – assembles a bunch of safer sex kits with condoms and lube every month at a big volunteer / social event called a Condom Packing Party....
by real.talk | Nov 10, 2025 | CQC Past Events
CQC attended QMUNITY’s BiFocus Peer Support Group. QMUNITY, BC’s largest queer and trans resource hub, hosts a wide variety of monthly support groups. On Monday, November 10th, a few folks from CQC attended BiFocus, QMUNITY’s peer support group for...
by real.talk | Nov 3, 2025 | News
Over 50 advocates identify the most pressing policy priorities they face. Disabled people face more barriers to accessing their reproductive health care and rights than nondisabled people, and those barriers continue to grow as elected officials (particularly in the...
by real.talk | Oct 30, 2025 | Resources
A guide to your rights as a parent. Parents with disabilities do well when they get the right supports. In the past, parents with disabilities in B.C. have often faced unfair treatment and discrimination. Groups like the Family Support Institute of BC and Inclusion BC...
by real.talk | Oct 25, 2025 | CQC Past Events
CQC headed to our first ever Anime Drag show, and had an amazing time!
by real.talk | Oct 24, 2025 | CQC Past Events
On Friday, October 24th, we got together to host another CQC favourite event – The Wedding Banquet!
by real.talk | Oct 3, 2025 | CQC Past Events
On Friday, October 3rd, the CQC Planning Group got together to plan out what the upcoming Fall and Winter season would feature! It was decided that we would have a Queer Move Night, head to a drag show with drag kings, collaborate with HIM, attend some support groups,...
by real.talk | Sep 19, 2025 | Resources
A guide to media exploring the sexuality of people with intellectual disabilities. This downloadable resource has clickable links to TV shows, movies, art, blogs, and podcasts. Where to Start: Normalizing the Sexuality of People with Intellectual Disabilities (click...
