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Bank St closure / Hate speech threat / Stereo fire ruled arson

September 9, 2009
Capital Pride hits high note with longest parade to date
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Capital Pride hits high note with longest parade to date

Iffy weather no barrier to attendance

August 30, 2009
‘My body, my choice,’ activists remind March for Life
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‘My body, my choice,’ activists remind March for Life

May 26, 2009
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ARCHIVES: Sep 24, 1993: Books banned; Supreme Court OKs handjobs; & more

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February 10, 2009
You’re my Hero: nominees announced
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You’re my Hero: nominees announced

Capital Xtra Hero Awards honour local activists & agitators

January 25, 2009
Ottawa rallies for International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
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Ottawa rallies for International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

Sex work is work!

December 30, 2008
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PROUD LIFE: Vicki Lawsuit (1968-2008)
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PROUD LIFE: Vicki Lawsuit (1968-2008)

Big voice, big heart, big mouth: Vicki had it all

December 22, 2008
More hookers arrested; suspicious package on Bank St; other news
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More hookers arrested; suspicious package on Bank St; other news

October 28, 2008
INSIDE OUT: Boystown, XXY, The Secrets & more
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INSIDE OUT: Boystown, XXY, The Secrets & more

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October 7, 2008
Pride postpones AGM; more fires on Bank St
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Pride postpones AGM; more fires on Bank St

October 7, 2008
Briefs: Hooker sweep, Barrymore’s closes and Dixie Landers
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Briefs: Hooker sweep, Barrymore’s closes and Dixie Landers

August 26, 2008
No needle clampdown
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June 24, 2008
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Gaybasher dies in prison

June 3, 2008
Mar 8 Tone Cluster concert rescheduled to Mar 15
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Mar 8 Tone Cluster concert rescheduled to Mar 15

Previously purchased tickets to be honoured at Mar 15 show

March 6, 2008
Dermis Valentine’s Day contest winner
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Dermis Valentine’s Day contest winner

Winner gets $200 at Dermis Advanced Skin Care

February 14, 2008
Winter/spring event listings: homo highlights!
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Winter/spring event listings: homo highlights!

Queer events from January to May

January 8, 2008
Quick HIV test coming to Ottawa
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Quick HIV test coming to Ottawa

Test won’t be available until later this year

January 8, 2008
Proposed solution to Cap X box eviction blocked
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Proposed solution to Cap X box eviction blocked

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