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Paula Collins builds bridge between gay and straight high schoolers

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Gay men’s clinic launches in heart of the Village

Seven groups pooling resources

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Inside the Bank St BIA

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September 4, 2008
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Canadian porn actor tackles industry myths

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August 26, 2008
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Top 10 porn videos border officials won’t let you import

Barebacking and SM sex on the hit list

August 25, 2008
‘Rapid’ HIV test arrives
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‘Rapid’ HIV test arrives

Clinic’s three-hour process remains

August 25, 2008
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Christian youth rally planned for day of Dyke March
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Christian youth rally planned for day of Dyke March

Conservative group despises so-called ‘perversion’

August 21, 2008
Aug 21 was ‘National Sex Day’: did you get laid?
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Aug 21 was ‘National Sex Day’: did you get laid?

We hit the streets of Ottawa to ask people how they planned to celebrate!

August 20, 2008
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Gay golfing group sinks a hole-in-one for Bruce House

Second annual tournament raises $4,000

August 11, 2008
Why the Parade route gives us lots to holler at
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Why the Parade route gives us lots to holler at

Future battles for queer rights

August 6, 2008
The porn that border officials won’t let you import
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The porn that border officials won’t let you import

Bondage flicks singled out by censors at CBSA

July 31, 2008
Bank St BIA says no to Village proposal
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Bank St BIA says no to Village proposal

Advocates believe a gay village will eventually happen, with or without the BIA

July 31, 2008
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Who is the Bank St BIA?
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Who is the Bank St BIA?

July 31, 2008
Bush signs bill to end HIV travel ban, but…
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Bush signs bill to end HIV travel ban, but…

Repeal does not end all travel impediments

July 30, 2008
Reg Dennis goes from leather-shy to leather guy
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Reg Dennis goes from leather-shy to leather guy

Leather title-holder wishes to spread the word about Ottawa’s leather scene

July 21, 2008
Three dustups, two days: July starts off with a violent bang
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Three dustups, two days: July starts off with a violent bang

Two gay Canada Day altercations in Ottawa

July 15, 2008
When will we get gay art on Bank St?
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When will we get gay art on Bank St?

Crawford calls for gay-themed mural or sculpture

July 15, 2008
No injuries at CP Canada Day dust up
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No injuries at CP Canada Day dust up

Quick thinking bystander called 9-1-1

July 7, 2008
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