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Adrienne Ascah

As a Daily Xtra contributor Adrienne Ascah writes about news, arts and social justice. Originally from the East Coast, Adrienne enjoys living in Ottawa.

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Ottawa youth group Etc marches on
Culture

Ottawa youth group Etc marches on

Former branch of Capital Pride is now autonomous, has big Pride plans

August 20, 2015
In the Turn: trans girl blossoms in roller-derby collective
Arts

In the Turn: trans girl blossoms in roller-derby collective

Documentary on the Vagine Regime plays at Vancouver Queer Film Festival

August 11, 2015
Mauricio Olivares to head human rights vigil
Power

Mauricio Olivares to head human rights vigil

Former festival producer returns to Capital Pride team

August 10, 2015
David Hoe on Capital Pride
Power

David Hoe on Capital Pride

Former grand marshal reflects on his time with the parade and the future of Pride

July 28, 2015
Capital Pride brings back the marshals
Culture

Capital Pride brings back the marshals

The 30th anniversary parade will include former grand marshals

July 24, 2015
Capital Pride parade finds a new route
Culture

Capital Pride parade finds a new route

Parade to start, and end, in the Village

July 22, 2015
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Emily Griggs is anything but heartless
Arts

Emily Griggs is anything but heartless

Web comic explores the sexuality spectrum with Victorian vampires

July 10, 2015
Capital Pride faces staffing changes
Power

Capital Pride faces staffing changes

New festival producer, parade coordinator taken in

July 8, 2015
Ottawa groups talk about LGBT violence
Power

Ottawa groups talk about LGBT violence

Beyond the Wheel speakers shed light on abuse, support

July 2, 2015
Ottawa HIV counselling service shutting down
Health

Ottawa HIV counselling service shutting down

Clinical psychologist position will no longer exist at Ottawa Hospital

June 19, 2015
Human rights monument lights up Ottawa’s night
Power

Human rights monument lights up Ottawa’s night

Community members gather to celebrate and reflect

June 18, 2015
Capital Pride’s inclusivity questioned
Power

Capital Pride’s inclusivity questioned

Community members consider alternatives to mainstream Pride

June 15, 2015
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Kris and Dee play Ottawa’s Westfest
Arts

Kris and Dee play Ottawa’s Westfest

Duo discuss same-sex marriage, their new record and comparisons to Indigo Girls

June 10, 2015
Ottawa Pride parade to celebrate ‘30 Years Together’
Culture

Ottawa Pride parade to celebrate ‘30 Years Together’

Pride festival producer job still unfilled

June 4, 2015
The Ottawa Men’s Refuge forges ahead
Culture

The Ottawa Men’s Refuge forges ahead

Group is eager to break away from ‘traditional’ men’s rights activism

June 3, 2015
Ottawa Capital Pride festival producer resigns
Power

Ottawa Capital Pride festival producer resigns

Mauricio Olivares quits only a month into the job

June 1, 2015
Ottawa police GLBT committee branches out
Power

Ottawa police GLBT committee branches out

Considering a subcommittee for expert, LGBT advice

May 28, 2015
Celebrating 10 years of Canadian marriage equality
Power

Celebrating 10 years of Canadian marriage equality

LGBT rights have come far, but we still have a long way to go

May 28, 2015
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