# West Island Pride Fights for Visibility | Canada News

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-09-12T20:42:07+00:00
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West Island Pride’s third year in Pointe-Claire is bittersweet—organizers are struggling to secure corporate sponsors, forcing them to dig deeper and operate on tighter budgets, yet they’re still bringing free, family-friendly celebration to the community. With heartfelt stories from longtime attendees like 84-year-old Theo Wouters, who’s been part of every Pride since its 2024 launch and helped shape LGBTQ2+ rights in Quebec, the event proves resilience matters. For parents and newcomers alike, it’s a beacon of belonging—showing that queer joy, visibility, and acceptance are alive and thriving right here at home. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/375268edc91ff005

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