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Ottawa

Gay man deported to Antigua
Power

Gay man deported to Antigua

Toronto man says his partner was sent back to island with homophobic laws

By Julie Cruikshank
Love is a battlefield
Culture

Love is a battlefield

Painter Paul Richmond shows sensual and strong ‘War Paint’ series in Provincetown

By Michael Lyons
Queer kids talk about their experiences at Camp Ten Oaks
Culture

Queer kids talk about their experiences at Camp Ten Oaks

Summer camp is first and only of its kind in Canada

By Xtra Editor
Wicked Wanda’s to take up residence under Barrymore’s
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
Pain in the ass
Power

Pain in the ass

Canadian anal intercourse laws deemed unconstitutional, still face inequality

By Michael Lyons
Somerset West candidates on public transit and LGBT families
Power

Somerset West candidates on public transit and LGBT families

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

By Julie Cruikshank
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Anti-gay activist slips into Pride to hand out fake condoms
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
Activists converge on Ottawa
Power

Activists converge on Ottawa

People’s Social Forum creates space for conversation

By Julie Cruikshank
Paleontologist or exotic dancer? More tales from Tales of Us
Culture

Paleontologist or exotic dancer? More tales from Tales of Us

The amazing story behind Goldfrapp’s short film Laurel

By Michael Lyons
Somerset West hopefuls on bike lanes and youth homelessness
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
Gay Nova Scotia stabbing victim reflects on last nine months
Power

Gay Nova Scotia stabbing victim reflects on last nine months

Scott Jones focuses on recovery and forgiveness

By Julie Cruikshank
Reading is magic
Culture

Reading is magic

Reading Harry Potter makes kids more empathetic toward marginalized groups

By Michael Lyons
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Gay Somerset West candidates talk municipal issues
Power

Gay Somerset West candidates talk municipal issues

Jeff Morrison, Catherine McKenney and Denis Schryburt weigh in

By Julie Cruikshank
Baby, let’s drive all night
Culture

Baby, let’s drive all night

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

By Julie Cruikshank
Public memorial planned for Jon Letke, Mr Leather Ottawa 2014
Power

Public memorial planned for Jon Letke, Mr Leather Ottawa 2014

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

By Xtra Editor
Mr Leather Ottawa Jon Letke dies in apparent suicide
Power

Mr Leather Ottawa Jon Letke dies in apparent suicide

Local and international leather community reacts to sudden loss

By Brandon Matheson, Julie Cruikshank
Gay Hollywood adventures with Kim Kardashian
Culture

Gay Hollywood adventures with Kim Kardashian

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

By Michael Lyons
ACO to bring Totally outRight program to Ottawa
Health

ACO to bring Totally outRight program to Ottawa

Leadership program to target gay men between 16 and 25

By Julie Cruikshank
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