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Capital Pride board reveals that chair resigned during Pride

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Don’t Be That Guy campaign addresses gay sexual assault

September 9, 2013
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This week in ‘controversial’ advertising

September 5, 2013
Author Charles Seems reflects on coming out in small hometown
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Author Charles Seems reflects on coming out in small hometown

The Road to Dalhousie captures fond and painful memories

September 4, 2013
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Lesbian drummer hits so hard

Patty Schemel’s 2011 documentary is riveting and offers insight into Hole

September 2, 2013
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Aggressive subtype of chlamydia on the rise in Ottawa
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Aggressive subtype of chlamydia on the rise in Ottawa

Ottawa Public Health warns gay men about LGV

August 30, 2013
Say farewell to Frank N Beans
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Say farewell to Frank N Beans

Crystal Balser retires drag king persona

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Christine Leadman takes over as head of Bank Street BIA
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Christine Leadman takes over as head of Bank Street BIA

Former city councillor says she wants Pride to stay in the Village

August 29, 2013
Capital Pride community photo album
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Capital Pride community photo album

August 28, 2013
Capital Pride parade runs through official Village for first time
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Capital Pride parade runs through official Village for first time

Plight of gays around the world recurring theme for many participants

August 27, 2013
Women honour past, present and future at annual Dyke March
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Women honour past, present and future at annual Dyke March

Women-specific space still valuable part of Pride, co-organizer says

August 27, 2013
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RCMP thwarts protest against Russian anti-gay laws
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RCMP thwarts protest against Russian anti-gay laws

Marchers told they cannot demonstrate in front of embassy

August 27, 2013
Amnesty International says homophobia on the rise
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Amnesty International says homophobia on the rise

Capital Pride vigil focuses on global persecution

August 27, 2013
Capital Pride parade will go on as scheduled
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Capital Pride parade will go on as scheduled

City grants 24-hour grace period for payment

August 23, 2013
Jer’s Vision’s seven steps to help gay Russians
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Jer’s Vision’s seven steps to help gay Russians

Protest planned for after Capital Pride parade

August 22, 2013
Flag-raisings across the city launch Pride in Ottawa
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Flag-raisings across the city launch Pride in Ottawa

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Jungle Jen no longer Capital Pride performer
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Jungle Jen no longer Capital Pride performer

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