Bluesfest wrap-up
As Ottawa Bluesfest closed Sunday night, I asked some local queers and allies who their favouite performance was at our city's largest music festival. "Snoop Dogg was my favourite. The…
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Hundred Waters at Bluesfest
Floridian five-piece Hundred Waters kicked off the Full Flex Express tour today at Ottawa Bluesfest with a whisper. That's not to say their atmospheric, electronic-tinged sound doesn't rock; Hundred Waters'…
La Danse Macabre Fridays
Looking for an apt night out in Ottawa to celebrate Friday the 13th? Then look no further than La Danse Macabre, a brand new event hosted by Ottawa Goth. La…
After Stonewall cash mob
As Xtra reported earlier this month, Ottawa's prolific and pioneering queer bookstore After Stonewall is up for sale. The industrious staff at PTS have organized a cash mob for tomorrow,…
Chali 2na at Bluesfest
I should start off by making it clear that there is nothing queer about hip hop artist Chali 2na. However if you are a marijuana advocate who digs rap, Chali…
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre Yoga
Sexual assault is something no one deserves to experience. The Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre strives to help women who have been victims of sexual assault reclaim their lives through a…
!!! at Bluesfest
While I waiting for Sleigh Bells to take to the River Stage at Bluesfest, I ventured over to the seemingly quarantined Electro stage and was pleasantly surpised. Daring California dance…
Summer TV watch list
The hottest season is usually when television fizzles. Summer's frequently a dumping ground for the big four networks, although some of the greatest series of all time had a summertime…
Summer TV watch list
The hottest months of the year are usually a dumping ground for the big four television networks. Yet some of the greatest shows of all time first aired in summer.…
Andy Coopy comes out
Silver fox and noble newser Anderson Cooper has revealed to his friend Andrew Sullivan at The Daily Beast what the world already knew: he's gay. In a heartfelt and honest…
Imperial Teen’s Feel The Sound
Perhaps my gaydar is defective, but when I saw Imperial Teen open for The Breeders in 2002 I didn't realize lead singer Roddy Bottum was gay. The name alone should…
Canada Day cocktails
Since the LCBO will be closed tomorrow in Ontario, here are five Canuck cocktails for you to enjoy. Go out and grab the intriguing ingredients before it's too late. A…
Gay Men Have Evolutionary Benefit For Relatives
Natalie Wolchover wrote a great article a few weeks ago over on Huffington Post exploring male homosexuality and what benefits this gentic trait may have for gay males' relatives. Research…
So much hate over a cookie?
On Monday, Kraft foods posted an image of a rianbow Oreo on their Facebook page to show thier support of Toronto's gay pride. This caused an uproar of hate, with…
Queer-friendly road trip songs
The sweltering Canadian summer is also the season when adventerous friends and families embark on regional road trips. So whether you're headed east from Ottawa to make the most of…
Zombies, Run!
Whether they are bath salt enthusiasts or Haitians risen from the dead, North Americans are fascinated by zombies. There is a divide between deadly fans who prefer fast zombies and…
Taste pride tonight at City Hall
Looking to support Capital Pride while sampling a rainbow of goodies from local eateries? Then you can skip dinner and make your way to City Hall tonight at 6 pm.…
My first gay wedding
On Saturday June 9th, my two friends Matty Mallon and Connor Cumming were wed in an informal humanist ceremony. You might Matty as the smiling bartender at Swizzles and Connor…
Who will lead the Liberals?
Bob Rae stunned the political world last week when he announced he was not going to run for the top position in the third most powerful party in Canada. Whenever…
Welcome to the ’90s Alberta!
Alberta is notoriously regarded as the least gay-friendly province. Just going by word of mouth, it's possible Prince Edward Island is a close second. On Thursday, The Edmonton Journal reported…