Why activists say one of Canada’s most historic LGBTQ spaces is at risk

Hanlan’s Point Beach on the Toronto Islands is one of Canada’s most historic LGBTQ spaces and has long been a safe space for the LGBTQ community. But advocates say it's at risk due to factors including harassment and erosion of the beach itself. CBC’s Tyler Cheese met with a group of activists working to preserve the historic space.

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