Dean Lisk

Toronto

Commercial Editor at The (Toronto) Star

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Articles

Our insider’s guide to the best of LGBTQ2S+ Vancouver

1 week ago | pinktickettravel.com | Dean Lisk

Even by Canadian standards, Vancouver is progressive and welcoming. British Columbia’s largest city, with a metro population of 2.6 million, it’s known for its relaxed attitudes toward many of the things that might turn heads elsewhere in the country or in North America. They were cool about pot long before other jurisdictions got hip to it.
New report takes an important look at the effects of transphobic online hate on organizations and their employees

2 months ago | xtramagazine.com | Dean Lisk

This content was created by Xtra’s branded content team alongside ODLAN, separate from Xtra’s editorial staff. A new report from the Open Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN) and Wisdom2Action is providing a closer look at some of the impacts transphobic online hate is having on members of the community, as well strategies to help organizations address and mitigate its effects.
Experience Thompson Okanagan: A Vibrant & Inclusive LGBTQ+ Getaway in the Heart of Wine Country

Feb 19, 2025 | xtramagazine.com | Dean Lisk

This content was created by Xtra’s branded content team alongside Travelling Out in the Thompson Okanagan, separate from Xtra’s editorial staff. Nestled in the interior of British Columbia, the Thompson Okanagan is one of the best kept secrets when it comes to 2SLGBTQIA+-friendly travel in Canada.
Exploring digital platforms that empower 2SLGBTQIA+ voices to confront hate and racism

Dec 27, 2024 | xtramagazine.com | Dean Lisk

This content was created by Xtra’s branded content team alongside ODLAN, separate from Xtra’s editorial staff. It is just a first step, but a new feasibility study has examined what would be some of the challenges and barriers to creating an online tool where anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate can be reported without engaging with the police.
Ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ voices can be heard and empowered in a digital world

Dec 20, 2024 | xtramagazine.com | Dean Lisk

This content was created by Xtra’s branded content team alongside ODLAN, separate from Xtra’s editorial staff. When it comes to ensuring that its staff, participating volunteers and advisory council members across Canada can fully participate in the work it is doing, and benefit from its resources, the Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN) created an innovative tech subsidy program.
Give gifts that do good this holiday season with BMO

Dec 13, 2024 | xtramagazine.com | Dean Lisk

This content was created by Xtra’s branded content team alongside BMO, separate from Xtra’s editorial staff. The holiday season is a time for spreading joy and generosity, gathering with loved ones and seeing the smiles on their faces as they read a heartfelt card or unwrap a thoughtful gift. Better yet is being able to also put a smile on the face of someone who you have never met—by gifting products from an underrepresented business to the those on your shopping list.
These four island nations are tops as for LGBTQ+-friendly Caribbean destinations

Nov 27, 2024 | pinktickettravel.com | Dean Lisk

With turquoise waters, sandy beaches and tropical heat, the Caribbean is an annual must-go destination for many North Americans seeking a winter escape. The short flights make it that much more tempting. But for those looking for LGBTQ+-welcoming experiences, not all 700 islands, islets or coral outcrops in this corner of the Atlantic Ocean are created equal.
Animals can play a critical role when it comes to caregiving

Nov 6, 2024 | thestar.com | Dean Lisk

It was the biggest response to a staff survey that Christine Degan has ever received. When she asked the staff whether they wanted to adopt a support cat for Hospice Muskoka, which has provided end-of-life care to residents of South and West Muskoka since 1995, the overwhelming response was, “yes.”“(Human resources) and I made a resume for the cat and printed it off and gave it to our boss, the executive director,” said the hospice’s medical director.
Tips to balance holiday expectations with the realities of day-to-day care

Nov 6, 2024 | thestar.com | Dean Lisk

For many, the holiday period is already a stressful time. Between preparing those much-adored sweet or savoury treats, decorating the home, preparing multi-course meals, and spending time hosting or being hosted by family and friends — not to mention your work responsibilities — there never seems to be enough time.
5 LGBTQ+ Halloween parties where you can celebrate the homo high holiday

Sep 18, 2024 | pinktickettravel.com | Dean Lisk

There are cultural and historic reasons why Halloween is sometimes called “Gay Christmas.” Before Pride became a worldwide movement, October 31 was the one day of the year where LGBTQ2S+ people could dress up and be who they wanted to be with a greater sense of freedom and without fear. When everyone is wearing outrageous “anything goes” costumes, there’s more room for queerness. Such opportunities are sometimes rare.