Wilbur Turner
@queergranddad.bsky.social
Wilbur Turner LL.D. (Hon.) 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇨🇦2SLGBTQ advocate. Writer. Founder Advocacy Canada. Proud father & granddad. Follow for advocacy news & opinion. Views are my own. he/him
Tara Armstrong’s words speak for themselves, and they don’t reflect the values of Kelowna–Lake Country–Coldstream. We deserve leadership rooted in truth, dignity, and respect for Indigenous peoples, not denialism and division.
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Tara Armstrong’s words speak for themselves, and they don’t reflect the values of Kelowna–Lake Country–Coldstream. We deserve leadership rooted in truth, dignity, and respect for Indigenous peoples, not denialism and division.
Smith: “These recall petitions are an abuse of the process.”
Voters: File even more recall petitions.
Smith: “Fine. I’ll just use the notwithstanding clause again.”
As of November 18, 2025 there are now 13 active recall campaigns officially approved by Elections Alberta.
#abpoli
Voters: File even more recall petitions.
Smith: “Fine. I’ll just use the notwithstanding clause again.”
As of November 18, 2025 there are now 13 active recall campaigns officially approved by Elections Alberta.
#abpoli
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Smith: “These recall petitions are an abuse of the process.”
Voters: File even more recall petitions.
Smith: “Fine. I’ll just use the notwithstanding clause again.”
As of November 18, 2025 there are now 13 active recall campaigns officially approved by Elections Alberta.
#abpoli
Voters: File even more recall petitions.
Smith: “Fine. I’ll just use the notwithstanding clause again.”
As of November 18, 2025 there are now 13 active recall campaigns officially approved by Elections Alberta.
#abpoli
I love this for them. No space for racism in BC. I'm glad this group is a minority struggling for relevance. Both Prestige Inns and Coast Hotels denied them a venue.
November 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I love this for them. No space for racism in BC. I'm glad this group is a minority struggling for relevance. Both Prestige Inns and Coast Hotels denied them a venue.
Today’s piece isn’t what I usually write about. Most of my columns focus on community, politics, and the social currents that shape our world. But sometimes, life reminds us that meaning can be found in much smaller, quieter places.
queergranddad.substack.com/p/mans-best-...
queergranddad.substack.com/p/mans-best-...
November 13, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Today’s piece isn’t what I usually write about. Most of my columns focus on community, politics, and the social currents that shape our world. But sometimes, life reminds us that meaning can be found in much smaller, quieter places.
queergranddad.substack.com/p/mans-best-...
queergranddad.substack.com/p/mans-best-...
Marriage equality is on the line... again. Many of us are anxiously watching.
Read my post here: queergranddad.substack.com/p/watching-s...
Read my post here: queergranddad.substack.com/p/watching-s...
November 7, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Marriage equality is on the line... again. Many of us are anxiously watching.
Read my post here: queergranddad.substack.com/p/watching-s...
Read my post here: queergranddad.substack.com/p/watching-s...
Poilievre's slide into obscurity hastens. Edmonton Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux quit today basically saying the way things are going isn't what he expected. #cdnpoli
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Poilievre's slide into obscurity hastens. Edmonton Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux quit today basically saying the way things are going isn't what he expected. #cdnpoli
Armstrong refers to me, one of her constituents, as an insane leftist. Fun fact: printing my name and handle repeatedly doesn’t make me go away. It just proves you notice me… a lot. And the reaction shows we're over the mark in calling for decency over division & drama in the BC Legislature.
#bcpoli
#bcpoli
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Armstrong refers to me, one of her constituents, as an insane leftist. Fun fact: printing my name and handle repeatedly doesn’t make me go away. It just proves you notice me… a lot. And the reaction shows we're over the mark in calling for decency over division & drama in the BC Legislature.
#bcpoli
#bcpoli
NYC Mayor elect “If you’re a trans person… or anyone else with your back against the wall - your struggle is our struggle.” 🙌 “Donald Trump, I know you’re watching. I have four words for you. Turn the volume up!”
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
NYC Mayor elect “If you’re a trans person… or anyone else with your back against the wall - your struggle is our struggle.” 🙌 “Donald Trump, I know you’re watching. I have four words for you. Turn the volume up!”
Are you surprised at at is happening in Alberta? Read the story here:
queergranddad.substack.com/p/operation-...
#abpoli
queergranddad.substack.com/p/operation-...
#abpoli
November 4, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Are you surprised at at is happening in Alberta? Read the story here:
queergranddad.substack.com/p/operation-...
#abpoli
queergranddad.substack.com/p/operation-...
#abpoli
Creative resistance happening in Calgary. I wonder if the UCP gov't ever thought the changes to recall legislation they targeted at the NDP would come back to bite them.
#abpoli
#abpoli
November 1, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Creative resistance happening in Calgary. I wonder if the UCP gov't ever thought the changes to recall legislation they targeted at the NDP would come back to bite them.
#abpoli
#abpoli
The rise of white supremacy in BC politics. Read my latest article here: queergranddad.substack.com/p/white-supr...
#BCpoli
#BCpoli
October 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The rise of white supremacy in BC politics. Read my latest article here: queergranddad.substack.com/p/white-supr...
#BCpoli
#BCpoli
I wrote a letter to my cousin — and to everyone who thinks queer visibility is “too much.
queergranddad.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
queergranddad.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
September 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I wrote a letter to my cousin — and to everyone who thinks queer visibility is “too much.
queergranddad.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
queergranddad.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
Read about an evangelical pulpit inside Kelowna's Rotary Centre for the Arts, and the realtime message that harms the queer community.
queergranddad.substack.com/p/when-the-p...
queergranddad.substack.com/p/when-the-p...
September 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Read about an evangelical pulpit inside Kelowna's Rotary Centre for the Arts, and the realtime message that harms the queer community.
queergranddad.substack.com/p/when-the-p...
queergranddad.substack.com/p/when-the-p...
Today was the Pet Pride Parade in Kelowna. Of course we were there! 🏳️🌈🐾
#PetPride #PrideMonth #Kelowna
#PetPride #PrideMonth #Kelowna
June 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Today was the Pet Pride Parade in Kelowna. Of course we were there! 🏳️🌈🐾
#PetPride #PrideMonth #Kelowna
#PetPride #PrideMonth #Kelowna
Today, I stood on the stage at UBC Okanagan to receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree—and I’m still trying to find the words to capture what’s in my heart.
#UBCOGrad #HonoraryDoctorate #CommunityWork #Gratitude #StillBecoming
#UBCOGrad #HonoraryDoctorate #CommunityWork #Gratitude #StillBecoming
June 6, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Today, I stood on the stage at UBC Okanagan to receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree—and I’m still trying to find the words to capture what’s in my heart.
#UBCOGrad #HonoraryDoctorate #CommunityWork #Gratitude #StillBecoming
#UBCOGrad #HonoraryDoctorate #CommunityWork #Gratitude #StillBecoming
The NDP just tried to topple the government weeks after an election — risking another costly vote when Canadians need stability. Could this move could be the beginning of the end for the NDP? Read my opinion. 👇 #cdnpoli #ThroneSpeech #NDP
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June 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The NDP just tried to topple the government weeks after an election — risking another costly vote when Canadians need stability. Could this move could be the beginning of the end for the NDP? Read my opinion. 👇 #cdnpoli #ThroneSpeech #NDP
open.substack.com/pub/queergra...
open.substack.com/pub/queergra...
Breaking News: Julian Pellicano becomes just the sixth music director in the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra’s 65-year history.
okanagansymphony.com/oso-music-di... Music Director | Okanagan Symphony Orchestra #Kelowna
📷 Travis Campbell
okanagansymphony.com/oso-music-di... Music Director | Okanagan Symphony Orchestra #Kelowna
📷 Travis Campbell
June 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Breaking News: Julian Pellicano becomes just the sixth music director in the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra’s 65-year history.
okanagansymphony.com/oso-music-di... Music Director | Okanagan Symphony Orchestra #Kelowna
📷 Travis Campbell
okanagansymphony.com/oso-music-di... Music Director | Okanagan Symphony Orchestra #Kelowna
📷 Travis Campbell
Here's the video of the protest.
Video source: Facebook
Video source: Facebook
May 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Here's the video of the protest.
Video source: Facebook
Video source: Facebook
What the hell is anti-woke and why is it in Poilievre’s platform? It’s a made in the USA policy to erase rights and promote white supremacy. Vote to scrap it on Monday!
April 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM
What the hell is anti-woke and why is it in Poilievre’s platform? It’s a made in the USA policy to erase rights and promote white supremacy. Vote to scrap it on Monday!
2/ Which is it Pierre Poilievre?
April 23, 2025 at 6:27 AM
2/ Which is it Pierre Poilievre?
1/ Which is it Pierre Poilievre?
April 23, 2025 at 6:27 AM
1/ Which is it Pierre Poilievre?