Fifteen years after founding the first Pride House, watching Heated Rivalry pulls me back to 2010—when we dared to imagine a world where queer athletes could live openly. As we head toward Milano 2026, the show’s closeted hockey heroes remind us why Pride House still matters: no one should need armor to be their authentic self on or off the ice.

International travel to the United States is no longer a given. For many global travellers and luxury buyers, hesitation has replaced enthusiasm, shaped by shifting policies, heightened scrutiny, and an increasingly complex geopolitical climate. This is not about politics, but perception — how welcome, safe, and understood travellers feel. In today’s luxury market, confidence matters as much as access, and when it falters, travellers simply choose elsewhere.

A look back at one of the most significant legacies of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games - Pride House celebrating LGBTQ athletes

LOV - Living Out Vancouver (Issue #2, September 2009) - Dean Nelson With 499 players, Team Canada had the fourth largest contingent of...