Ottawa | Xtra Magazine

Culture

Wicked Wanda’s to take up residence under Barrymore’s

New Bank Street space has more room for workshops and events

By Julie Cruikshank

Power

Pain in the ass

Canadian anal intercourse laws deemed unconstitutional, still face inequality

By Michael Lyons

Power

Somerset West candidates on public transit and LGBT families

Part three of Xtra’s interview with gay Ward 14 hopefuls

By Julie Cruikshank

Power

Anti-gay activist slips into Pride to hand out fake condoms

Bill Whatcott distributes leaflets under ‘Flying Spaghetti’ group at Vancouver parade

By Nathaniel Christopher

Power

Activists converge on Ottawa

People’s Social Forum creates space for conversation

By Julie Cruikshank

Culture

Paleontologist or exotic dancer? More tales from Tales of Us

The amazing story behind Goldfrapp’s short film Laurel

By Michael Lyons

Power

Somerset West hopefuls on bike lanes and youth homelessness

Part two of Xtra’s three-part interview with Ward 14’s gay candidates

By Julie Cruikshank

Power

Gay Nova Scotia stabbing victim reflects on last nine months

Scott Jones focuses on recovery and forgiveness

By Julie Cruikshank

Culture

Reading is magic

Reading Harry Potter makes kids more empathetic toward marginalized groups

By Michael Lyons

Power

Gay Somerset West candidates talk municipal issues

Jeff Morrison, Catherine McKenney and Denis Schryburt weigh in

By Julie Cruikshank

Culture

Baby, let’s drive all night

Ottawa singer/songwriter Jamie Anderson publishes memoir of life on the road

By Julie Cruikshank

Power

Public memorial planned for Jon Letke, Mr Leather Ottawa 2014

Family releases statement on Letke’s death; ‘Remembering Jon Nizzi’ memorial page established

Power

Mr Leather Ottawa Jon Letke dies in apparent suicide

Local and international leather community reacts to sudden loss

By Brandon Matheson, Julie Cruikshank

Culture

Gay Hollywood adventures with Kim Kardashian

Cynical queer blogger plays Kim Kardashian: Hollywood . . . and likes it?

By Michael Lyons

Health

ACO to bring Totally outRight program to Ottawa

Leadership program to target gay men between 16 and 25

By Julie Cruikshank

Culture

Andreja, patron saint of beauty

Famous androgynous model speaks about her transition and identity

By Michael Lyons

Power

Sex-reassignment surgeries funded in all but two provinces

But gaps remain in which surgeries covered where for trans Canadians

By Rebecca Rose

Culture

Allemande left, do-si-do

Ottawa group shows square dancing has universal appeal

By Julie Cruikshank

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