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Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first. If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us. As a closeted gay teenager walking through downtown Halifax in the early s, Daniel MacKay drew hope from the bright lights, giggles and thumping bass coming from a boisterous bar called The Turret on Barrington Street.

MacKay was there to catch a glimpse of the patrons trickling in and out of the club named after the tower on the corner of the building that housed the venue. The couple behind Rumours Cabaret, set to open this month, want their new space to be a hot spot for drag queen and king performances, live music and dancing, with community space for meetings in the daytime.

McCowan, who was in the halifax before working in hospitality, said homophobic harassment from his peers left a lasting impact on him and helped inspire him to open a queer space. So I wanted to do this because we really need a safe space again. As a member of that group MacKay helped renovate the interior of the old Rumours club on Granville Street.

And we knew we would find our people. From toDaye co-owned and ran a music venue and bar called The Company House, canada known for its sold-out bars and monthly retro nights. Asked if she considered The Company House a lesbian bar, Daye laughed and said the venue was always welcoming of anyone — though a major portion of its patrons and staff were queer women.

With the growing acceptance in Halifax and elsewhere, Daye said people may believe there is less need for queer spaces. We always knew we had that. Claire Yurkovich, a year-old lesbian in Halifax, said the scarcity of queer spaces can make it hard to find community, especially in a city without a gay gay. Click to return to homepage Leave a comment Share this item on Facebook Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Twitter Send this page to someone via email See more sharing options.

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