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ON STAGE
Trans Canada delivery
story by Rob Thomas /
It’s hard to picture a less likely Alberta country music outlaw.
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POLITICS
Indecent proposal
story by Rob Thomas /
City council appears tobe taking an unusual interest in the arts, particularly the work of queer artists, and not in a positive way.
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CAREFUL PLANNING
Increasing care
story by Rob Thomas /
Expansion and revitalization plans are underway at Bruce House’s care and support home for people living with AIDS, thanks to a $448,000 federal grant.
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HEALTHY SEXUALITY
Taking care of our youth
story by Julie Weisberg /
The importance of opening and maintaining clear lines of communication between young people and adults has long been recognized by those involved with at-risk youth.
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PRIDE QUESTIONS
Expect another huge Pride deficit
story by Julie Weisberg /
The Pride Committee of Ottawa has once again found itself treading water in the deep end of the deficit pool.
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FESTIVAL FINANCES
Show us the money
story by Julie Weisberg /
The truth about the financial status of the Making Scenes festival is beginning to emerge — and it’s not a pretty picture.
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COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY
People in our neighbourhood
story by Julie Weisberg /
For more than two decades, Ottawa’s gay community has demonstrated its sense of pride, strength and commitment as it has supported and comforted those affected by HIV/AIDS.
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COMMUNITY GROUPS
’Round your partner
story by Andrea Lewandowski /
Larry White has a picture in his head he’ll never forget.
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RED OR WHITE?
Toasting personal taste
story by Andrea Lewandowski /
Sommelier MarioLarochelle is the first to toss his training aside and make a toast to individual taste.
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QUERIES
Finding community in the country
story by Blaine Marchand /
It’s been six years since we bought a summer house in a small Renfrew County town. At first we were nervous.
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SAPPHIC TRAFFIC
Queer studies
story by Suki Lee /
Increasingly, Canadian universities are offering more competitive programs, and these include lesbian and gay studies.
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MUSIC
Ladyfest Ottawa set to showcase women’s work
story by Rob Thomas /
The original Ladyfest no longer happens, but local versions of the female-focussed fest have flourished worldwide, from Atlanta to Leipzig.
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IN PERSON
Love and marriage lost and found
story by Julie Weisberg /
When Melissa Etheridge rolls into town later this month to play two live shows at the Le Théâtre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, she will have just celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary with actress Tammy Lynn Michaels.
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AUTHOR READINGS
Powerful pages
story by Andrea Lewandowski /
The eighth annual Ottawa International Writers Festival sweeps into Ottawa this month and with it, some of Canada’s hottest gay and lesbian scribes.
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