Wayves Magazine

Wayves is a self-sustaining publication created by a non-profit group. Its purpose is to keep the LGBTQ+ community in Atlantic Canada—lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender individuals—updated on local events and initiatives. Additionally, it aims to highlight and encourage these efforts. We welcome submissions from writers from all backgrounds and locations.

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Frozen Chosen Family: Keeping PEI’s Queer Winter Magic Alive

Feb 12, 2025 | wayves.ca | Scott Alan

Winter on PEI has a certain kind of magic. The tourists disappear, the beaches trade in their sunbathers for icy stillness, and the streets glow under soft snowfall. But for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, winter is a test of how we keep the fire of connection alive. The question is: how do we ensure queer joy doesn’t freeze over when summer fades? If you ask Jay Whitehead, the answer is simple: we make our own magic.
PEI Transgender Network's AinZ Kendrick

Feb 4, 2025 | wayves.ca | Scott Alan

There was a time when trans advocacy on Prince Edward Island was a whispered conversation in backrooms, a series of quiet struggles met with louder opposition. A struggle led by dedicated voices who refused to be ignored. As AinZ Kendrick (they/them) steps into their role as Executive Director of the PEI Transgender Network, they continue the work of those before them, building on the foundation laid by fierce and fearless leaders.
Joce Reyome Wins International Blues Challenge

Jan 19, 2025 | wayves.ca | Dave Stewart

Queer PEI musician Joce Reyome has won the Solo/Duo division of the International Blues Challenge held in Memphis, Tennessee January 7th to 11th, 2025.  “It feels like a surreal experience,” says Reyome. “Until fairly recently, I didn’t understand the blues and how it related to me! And retrospectively I’m kind of slapping my forehead saying “this runs in everything you do, ya silly goose”. As a performer, people ask me about the rasp in my voice and the stage presence I have.
Business Profile: Glenn Massad Communications

Jan 14, 2025 | wayves.ca | Cormac Newman

Glenn Massad is a professional storyteller. After striking out on his own to form the eponymous Glenn Massad Communications, the public relations specialist joined the CGLCC — Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce — to connect with queer-led businesses from coast to coast. As a business owner and consultant, Massad’s long résumé reveals a certain elasticity; he’s managed talent in Los Angeles, done media relations in Yellowknife, and fundraised in Halifax.
Business Profile: Our Landing Place

Oct 8, 2024 | wayves.ca | Cormac Newman

Alice Curitz is founder and director of Our Landing Place, a collective of 2SLGBTQIA+ identified counsellors offering sex-positive, affirming, virtual counselling across Canada. Last month, Wayves' Cormac Newman sat down with Alice. As an undergrad, Alice Curitz found herself at the university counselling centre.
Review: Not Not Normal

Oct 2, 2024 | wayves.ca | Garry Williams

Not Not NormalPeter E. FentonJames Lorimer & Company Ltd. Publishers, Toronto There's an interview with the author below. This book was written for me: AMAB, cis, bibliophile, gay, Shakespeare-lover, actor. I am three decades (plus!) past eleventh grade, but I remember the self-doubt, the hormones, and the drama. The main conflict in Fenton’s RealLove romance is an internal one: can Jordan, who displays symptoms of OCPD and is prone to anxiety attacks, come to love himself, quirks and all?
At Home with Jacob Rafuse and Steven MacLeod

Jul 29, 2024 | wayves.ca | Wendy S Walters

Nestled among the trees just off the main route in Spryfield, a vibrant Halifax community known for its rich history and complex reputation, Jacob Rafuse and Steven MacLeod have created a sanctuary that radiates warmth and acceptance. Spryfield is a community that many GBTQI2S+ and other diverse families have flocked to in recent years for to its unique charm, affordability, and perhaps a little for its grit. That wasn’t the case for Jacob and Steven.
Review: Threads by Jeffrey Round

Jun 19, 2024 | wayves.ca | Becky Dingwell

Threads by Jeffrey Round is a mosaic of lyrical poetry spanning themes such as sexuality, friendship, loss, and depression. Lovers of confessional poet Sylvia Plath or fans of Arielle Twist’s Disintegrate/Dissociate will feel at home in the pages of this collection. Round’s romantic verses are touching, not saccharine, and he does not confine himself to one format. His use of metaphor and imagery invites the reader into deeply personal moments.
Review: A Sweet Sting of Salt

Jun 18, 2024 | wayves.ca | Rebecca Dingwell

This story was originally printed in the Summer 2024 edition of Celtic Life International. Rose Sutherland can’t recall the first time she heard the myth of The Selkie Wife. Growing up with Scottish, Irish and Northern English ancestry, “it feels like I’ve always kind of known the story,” explains Sutherland. What she does remember, however, is something about the Scottish folktale never sat right with her—even as a child.
Business Profile: Moncton's O Strategies

Jun 11, 2024 | wayves.ca | Cormac Newman

The Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) has given us the opportunity to connect with LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs from across Canada. For our first instalment, we got in touch with Myriane Ouellette of Moncton-based consulting group O Strategies. As Oullette spoke with Wayves, she explained the origins of O Strategies and explored how her identity has shaped her experiences in the industry.