IKEA Canada renews partnership with Rainbow Railroad to support at-risk LGBTQI+ individuals

Rainbow Cake makes a sweet return to IKEA stores across Canada on June 1st and every slice contributes to a good cause

IKEA Canada is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Rainbow Railroad for a second consecutive year, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to a fairer and more inclusive world. This continued collaboration supports Rainbow Railroad’s mission to help LGBTQI+ individuals facing persecution and violence find safety through emergency relocation, crisis response, and advocacy.
This year, IKEA Canada will donate up to $200,000 from the proceeds of its Rainbow Cake, available in stores nationwide from June 1 to July 31, 2025. Every purchase of this colourful dessert directly supports Rainbow Railroad’s lifesaving efforts, helping approximately 300 LGBTQI+ individuals find safety and resettle in Canada—more than twice the number typically supported in a single year.
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REVIEW – SIX a Tudor-iffic Time

The Queens have arrived in Calgary!

The hit musical, which debuted at the 2017 at the Edenborough Fringe and spread across the world, brings the 6 wives of Henry VIII, plays at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium until May 25th.

Based on the real historical characters, the show is unique in being…

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REVIEW – Footloose Musical Cuts Loose at Stage West

It’s been 40 years since Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer and John Lithgow starred in the smash hit movie Footloose. In 1998 a stage version debuted on Broadway. Now Stage West brings the high energy show to its stage until June22.

Footloose is the story of Ren (Sam Boucher), a Chicago teen who moves…

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REVIEW – “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” A Tale of Triumph

Holy Shit.

That was the only words capable of summing up the performance of Jayna Elise as Tina Turner in the Broadway Across Canada touring production of TINA, at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium until March 23rd.

The former American Idol and America’s Got Talent contestant is mesmerizing. While the voice is a vital part of portraying the title role, capturing the essence of Tina as a person is vital to making it work. At 23 years old Eise can be every aspect from the 17-year-old teen Anna Mae Bullock groomed by Ike Turner to the 45 year old version performing…

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NSFW – Jordan Firstman Releases First Single Off His Debut Album, “I Wanna See My Friends Dicks”

Firstman’s debut LP Secrets Coming April 11 Building on his Beloved Social Media Series
Today, Comedian, Actor, Singer and Writer Jordan Firstman released his debut single, "I Wanna See My Friends Dicks" off of his upcoming LP, Secrets, out April 11via Capitol Records. The concept album builds on his viral social media series of the same name. Listen to the single HERE.

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Jordan Firstman – I Wanna See My Friends Dicks
"I Wanna See My Friends Dicks" is a feel-good celebration of fraternal bonding. It’s an instant earworm with its hilarious lyrics and catchy chorus. Over a buoyant beat, jagged guitar, and plenty of cowbell. Firstman serves up an alternatingly spoken and shout-along delivery that’s equal parts Cake and LCD Soundsystem. His message offers a similar…

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