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Day of Pink activities planned across Eastern Canada
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Day of Pink activities planned across Eastern Canada

‘Day of Pink gives us an opportunity for empowerment,’ Ottawa teacher says

February 24, 2014
Liberal senator delivers comprehensive speech in favour of trans bill
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Liberal senator delivers comprehensive speech in favour of trans bill

FEDERAL POLITICS / Bill C-279 now at second reading in Senate

February 3, 2014
Bruce House elects three new board members at AGM
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Bruce House elects three new board members at AGM

Organization recognizes tireless volunteers

October 4, 2013
City of Toronto strives to improve the lives of homeless LGBT youth
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City of Toronto strives to improve the lives of homeless LGBT youth

Researcher says ‘anything at all’ is helpful for overlooked population

October 4, 2013
Bancroft’s big gay picnic celebrates diversity in the country
Power

Bancroft’s big gay picnic celebrates diversity in the country

Eagle’s Nest co-owner refuses questions

October 1, 2013
Fiona Noakes evolves with Staring at the Ceiling
Arts

Fiona Noakes evolves with Staring at the Ceiling

Lesbian-led band plays Babylon Nov 2

October 1, 2013
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Gay Zone celebrates five years of supporting gay men’s health
Health

Gay Zone celebrates five years of supporting gay men’s health

Steering committee co-chair wants clinic open two nights per week

September 29, 2013
Male victims of sexual assault take to the internet to quote attackers
Ottawa

Male victims of sexual assault take to the internet to quote attackers

September 26, 2013
Lesbian says she was refused service in Bancroft’s Eagle’s Nest Restaurant
Power

Lesbian says she was refused service in Bancroft’s Eagle’s Nest Restaurant

Protest picnic planned for Sept 29

September 26, 2013
NYC DJ resigns after admitting to sex with trans person
Ottawa

NYC DJ resigns after admitting to sex with trans person

Mister Cee’s boss refuses resignation, encourages dialogue

September 25, 2013
Five notable bisexuals
Ottawa

Five notable bisexuals

A spotlight to mark Celebrate Bisexuality Day

September 25, 2013
Violent fugitive possibly in Ottawa, RCMP warns
Power

Violent fugitive possibly in Ottawa, RCMP warns

Brook Makara sodomized man with beer bottle in 2000

September 24, 2013
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Peterborough Pride celebrates a decade of festivities
Culture

Peterborough Pride celebrates a decade of festivities

‘Peterborough’s gay scene is an interesting blend of people,’ board member says

September 20, 2013
Atomic Rooster art show brings cocks to the Village
Arts

Atomic Rooster art show brings cocks to the Village

Poultry-inspired art up for votes until Oct 4

September 19, 2013
PTS fails to reach quorum at annual general meeting
Power

PTS fails to reach quorum at annual general meeting

Low membership turnout not representative of PTS’s importance, ED says

September 18, 2013
Man reports sexual assault on Bank Street to police liaison committee
Power

Man reports sexual assault on Bank Street to police liaison committee

Committee presents Gender Mosaic with cheque at monthly meeting

September 18, 2013
Homelessness among queer youth needs to be addressed, researcher says
Power

Homelessness among queer youth needs to be addressed, researcher says

Few bright spots in Canada when it comes to adequate services

September 18, 2013
Masters of Sex stimulates and sizzles
Ottawa

Masters of Sex stimulates and sizzles

September 17, 2013
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