2006 (or 2005) * Baker's Street Dance Bar, later The Warehouse Dance Bar, Opened

After The Robin's Nest vacated the Hobson St (now George St) location (in earlier days known as The Baker's Warehouse) in 2005 or 2006, two other dance bars took its place there: Baker's Street, and later The Warehouse. As of 2011, Sizzle now occupies that space.
[source: Rick Lethbridge.]

2006, March 9 (Thursday) * WPIRG: Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival

The cover title of the Festival booklet read: "Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival 2006, March 9 - March 12. Queer Culture on Film. WPIRG's 6th Annual Queer Film Festival at the Princess Cinema & University of Waterloo Davis Centre 1302. Free admission to all UW screenings." A total of nine screenings occurred. The second page of the Festival booklet included the following remarks: "The Rainbow Reels Organizing Committee is dedicated to showcasing films that explore the world of queer culture beyond the mainstream. This year's film selection showcases inspiring documentaries that hit as close to home as a legal battle a local UW student faced personally, and take us as far as Brazil, Jamaica, Jordan and Peru. Our sexy comedies and dramas highlight coming of age, living with AIDS, pornography, religious refuge, the tragedies of homophobia, pride and conviction of self identity. With a broad combination of feature length and short films of various genres from Canada and abroad, there is sure to be something for everyone. ... Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival 2006 Organizers: Hilary Browning, Chris Gabriel, Michelle Hur, Adrian Presant, and Ron Welker; with support from Chris Cowperthwaite, Martin Karall, and Colin Phillips. WPIRG Staff: Sharmila Setaram. Graphics and Web Design: Eliana Franco."
[source: A booklet entitled "Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival 2006, March 9 - March 12."]

2006, March 9 (Thursday) * WPIRG: Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival: Breakfast on Pluto

Breakfast on Pluto (Neil Jordan, 2005, Ireland/UK, 135 minutes.) was shown on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 9:20 pm. This was the only film of the festival screened at the Princess Cinema.
[source: A booklet entitled "Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival 2006, March 9 - March 12," p. 3 & p.4.]

2006, March 10 (Friday) * WPIRG: Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival: Film Shorts by Alec Butler

Film Shorts by Alec Butler (Alec Butler, 2000-2003, Canada, 25 minutes) was shown on Friday, March 10, 2006 at 6:30 pm. It was comprised of two shorts: the first was entitled Audrey's Beard (less than 2 minutes in length); the second was a trilogy entitled Misadventures of Pussy Boy: First Love / Sick / First Period (animated). The director, Alec Butler, was a guest speaker.
[source: A booklet entitled "Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival 2006, March 9 - March 12," p.3 & p.5.]

2006, March 10 (Friday) * WPIRG: Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival: Unveiled

Unveiled (Angelina Maccarone, 2005, Germany, 92 minutes; in German and Farsi with English subtitles) was shown on Friday, March 10, 2006 at 7:45 pm.
[source: A booklet entitled "Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival 2006, March 9 - March 12," p.5.]

2006, March 10 (Friday) * GLOW: BBGG Dance at Waterloo Legion

"10:30 GLOW's BBGG at the Legion, 19 Regina St. N., Waterloo." This was apparently held in conjuction with the Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival 2006, March 9 - March 12. The BBGG was evidently one of GLOW's so-called Boyz & Boys & Girls & Girls Dances.
[source: A booklet entitled "Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival 2006, March 9 - March 12," p.3.]

2006, March 11 (Saturday) * WPIRG: Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival: Loggerheads

Loggerheads (Tom Kirkman, 2005, USA, 95 minutes) was shown on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 4:30 pm.
[source: A booklet entitled "Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival 2006, March 9 - March 12," p.6.]

2006, March 11 (Saturday) * WPIRG: Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival: Maricones

Maricones (Marcos Arriaga, 2005, Canada, 52 minutes) was shown on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
[source: A booklet entitled "Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival 2006, March 9 - March 12," p.6.]

2006, March 11 (Saturday) * WPIRG: Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival: Most Guys Today

Most Guys Today (Steve Hutton, 2005, Canada, 92 minutes) was shown on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 8:30 pm. (Steve Hutton was an active member of the rainbow community in Kitchener-Waterloo before his move to Toronto.) Before the screening there was a reception. Both the screening and the reception were sponsored by GLOW (Gays and Lesbians of Waterloo).
[source: A booklet entitled "Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival 2006, March 9 - March 12," p.6.]

2006, March 12 (Sunday) * WPIRG: Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival: Tomboys

Tomboys (Julie Akeret and Christian McEwan, 2004, USA, 28 minutes) was shown on Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 4:30 pm.
[source: A booklet entitled "Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival 2006, March 9 - March 12," p.7.]

2006, March 12 (Sunday) * WPIRG: Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival: Gloriously Free

Gloriously Free (Ed Sinclair, 2004, Canada, 47 mintues) was shown on Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 5:00 pm.
[source: A booklet entitled "Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival 2006, March 9 - March 12," p.7.]

2006, March 12 (Sunday) * WPIRG: Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival: Made in Secret

Made in Secret - The Story of the East Van Porn Collective (One Tiny Whale, 2005, Canada, 86 minutes) was shown on Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 7:30 pm.
[source: A booklet entitled "Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival 2006, March 9 - March 12," p.7.]

2006, May 27 (Saturday) - June 4 (Sunday) * Pride Week 2006: Wave of Acceptance

The Pride Guide gives the dates for Pride Week (entitled Wave of Acceptance) as May 27 - June 4, 2006, and lists the following events: a bowling tournament, bingo games, Miss tri-Pride Pageant, bonfire, launch party, Carole Pope concert, and the Roos Island festivities.
[source: Pride Guide 2006, May 27th - June 4th]

"'Wave of Acceptance' hosted a Silent Auction, BBQ, Vendors Garden and Beer Garden. The line-up included Ember Swift, Dr. Draw, Stutter, Charlena Russell, Mary5e, Greg Upshaw and WombBoom!"
[source: Pride Guide '08, p.23.]

2006, May 27 (Saturday) * Pride Week 2006: Cosmic No Tap Bowling

"Join us for our Pride Week Kick Off: Cosmic No Tap Bowling Saturday May 27th. Enjoy an afternoon at Brunswick Frederick Lanes." Registration was from 12:00pm to 1:00 pm, followed by 2 games of bowling commencing at 1:00 pm.
[source: Pride Guide 2006, May 27th - June 4th, p.9.]

2006, May 31 (Wednesday) * Pride Week 2006: LESBO Bingo

This evening of LESBO Bingo was held Wednesday, May 31 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Walper Pub in Kitchener. The description reads: "A fun evening of gaming, where, instead of yelling BINGO the winner yells LESBO. Hosted by Shelley Secrett, this yearly event provides an entertaining evening for all ages and genders, and at $2 a card it's an affordable way to have some fun and support tri-Pride."
[source: Pride Guide 2006, May 27th - June 4th, p.13.]

2006, June 1 (Thursday) * Pride Week 2006: Miss tri-Pride Pageant

"Thursday, June 1, Miss tri-Pride: 2006/2007. Joine us at Club Renaissance. Hosted by Miss Drew. Miss Lila Hart will step down as this year's reigning Miss tri-Pride and hand her title and tiara over to the winner of this year's pageant."
[source: Pride Guide 2006, May 27th - June 4th, p.15.]

2006, June 2 (Friday) * Pride Week 2006: GLOW Bonfire

The annual GLOW Bonfire was held on Friday, June 2 from 9 p.m. - midnight at the Fire Pit on the Columbia Ice Fields. The description reads: "Join us at Columbia Lake for a fun packed evening with friends around a campfire. Featuring fire artists, drumming circles and dancers! We provide the firewood and the marshmallows. Bring your own beverages, blankets, lawn chairs and anything else you need to make the evening special."
[source: Pride Guide 2006, May 27th - June 4th, p.17.]

2006, June 3 (Saturday) * Pride Week 2006: Pride Launch Party

"Join us at Club Renaissance for the Pride Launch Party, Saturday June 3, 2006. DJ Kitcho raises spirits as eye candy packs the dance floor."
[source: Pride Guide 2006, May 27th - June 4th, p.16.]

2006, June 3 (Saturday) * Pride Week 2006: Carole Pope Concert

"Carole Pope with special guests... Brave & Crazy in support of Tri-Pride in concert at: Bakers Street, Cambridge, Ontario."
[source: Pride Guide 2006, May 27th - June 4th, p.19.]

2006, June 4 (Sunday) * Pride Week 2006: Roos Island Festival

The afternoon featured a vendor and information area (Vendor Village), a supervised children's activities area, a silent auction, a beer garden by Club Renaissance, and a Pride BBQ. The stage show schedule included Greg Upshaw, Miss Drew, Mary 5e, Charlena Russell, Miss tri-Pride, Stutter, WombBOOM!, Ember Swift and Dr. Draw.
[source: Pride Guide 2006, May 27th - June 4th, p.21 and p.25.]

2006, June 4 (Sunday) * Pride Week 2006: Post Pride Party

"Post Pride Party, SUnday June 4th; Aftermath Party with DJ George Anthony."
[source: Pride Guide 2006, May 27th - June 4th, p.16.]

2006, October 7 (Saturday) * The Record: Counselling centre chided for giving space to gay group

Counselling centre chided for giving space to gay group This article by Brian Whitwham reports that the Catholic Family Counselling Centre is once again under attack by social conservatices. It goes on to say that “Defend Traditioal Marriage and Family, a local organization, has delivered an open letter to the centre on behalf of its Catholic members. The letter asks the centre to stop providing meeting space to a gay rights organization called tri-Pride.” The spokesperson for the complaining group, Jack Fonseca, was concerned at this kind of support for “the gay agenda.” The Executive Director for the counselling centre responded “I find it astonishing in this day and age to see that kind of rejection and judgment.” She went on to say that the word “Catholic” in the name of the centre is an historical reference and that the organization is now non-denominational, and is firm in its commitment to remain inclusive. Dave Bell, tri-Pride Board chair indicated that he was “frustrated by the note and he felt bad for the centre.”
[source: Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 2006, October 7 (Saturday), pp.B1-B2.]

2006 * WLU Rainbow Centre

The website for this WLU support service (www.mylaurier.ca/rainbow/) was first crawled by the Wayback Machine on 2006, November 14, and makes a reference to August 28, 2006. Given that the website for the predecessor for this group, GLOBAL, was last accessed by the Wayback Machine on 2006, March 20, it seems certain that the transition from GLOBAL (a WLU organization), to the WLU Rainbow Centre (a support service of WLU) occurred in 2006 prior to September.
[source: http://web.archive.org/web/20061129051536rn_2/www.mylaurier.ca/rainbow/home.htm (accessed and archived 2011-03-17 as a web archive page in MHTML format]