xtra

Xtra is a Canadian LGBTQ-focused news and lifestyle media brand that publishes journalism, commentary, and cultural coverage. It operates in print and online and is published by Pink Triangle Press, one of Canada’s oldest LGBTQ-focused media organizations.

The publication originated as a network of city-based newspapers in several Canadian markets and later evolved into a national online platform. Xtra has produced editions in major cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Montreal, though the availability of print editions has varied over time with market conditions and organizational strategy.

Content published under the Xtra brand covers politics, policy, health, arts and culture, community events, and personal stories from LGBTQ communities and allies. The brand features news reporting, long-form features, opinion columns, and investigative pieces, with an emphasis on rights, inclusivity, and community life.

Online presence and reach have grown in the digital era, with a website that aggregates national and local LGBTQ news and maintains active social media channels. Revenue and sustainability for Xtra rely on a mix of digital advertising, sponsorships, and partnerships, as is common for nonprofit and community-focused media.

Impact and role: Xtra has served as a longstanding platform for LGBTQ visibility, advocacy, and journalism in Canada. It documents social and political changes affecting queer communities and contributes to public discourse on LGBTQ rights, culture, and community life. It remains part of Pink Triangle Press’s portfolio of LGBTQ media titles.