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"Gay Village” along Ottawa’s Bank Street- by Dorothy's BFF
Efforts to formally implement a “gay village” along Ottawa’s Bank Street have received quite a boost recently in the form of increased, all-important visibility. |
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Ottawa Womens Credit Union (OWCU) - by Bonnie McDougall
The Ottawa Womens Credit Union is the only financial institution in Canada run entirely by women for women. From the early years of business, Holly Hughes has been the manager of the OWCU and she has deftly steered the credit union to the success they enjoy today. They are the only financial institution in Canada run entirely by women for women... |
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Girlports
Girlports is your passport to lesbian travel for globetrotters and locals too, with regularly added new destinations, constantly updated listings, and cool site features! Lesbians who love to travel, solo or with a partner, will be happy to know there's a terrific travel guide online website - tailored especially to us. It's called Girlports.com... |
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LIX presents Proud Chicks Dance Party 5
Mark your calendars now for the lesbian social event of the summer! On Friday, August 28th the Lesbian Information Xchange (LIX) will be hosting their fifth annual Proud Chicks Dance Party as part of the 2009 Ottawa-Gatineau Pride celebrations...
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The Healing Spa's Fall event for women
Hot Stone Energy Therapy,
A deeply soothing, healing form of therapy. What Is Hot Stone Energy Therapy?
A treatment combining a soothing massage with Hot Stones and the Universal Life Force Energy of Reiki. The Hot Stones are placed on specific energy...
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Pride Ottawa Womyn's Dance and Cruise night
For all you Pride Gals looking to do something fantastic on the last Saturday night of Pride festivities, here's the good news: A Boat Cruise for Women on Saturday night, Aug. 29. This cruise not only features music, dancing and fabulous views, there's also a Dyke Dock Party when we leave the boat, with free pizza for all tastes...
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40 Years of Hate - by Jeremy Dias
Read this Pride message from Jer’s Vision’. This month marks the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. In 1969, trans people, prostitutes, lesbian, bi and gay individuals fought back against a police raid of a queer establishment. They stood together to say NO to homophobia/transphobia; NO to convention thinking, and NO to discrimination. |
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Pride 2009
Follow two women along to Toronto, where they experience Pride 2009. Among the many highlights of my trip to Toronto Pride this year, was the strong Police presence throughout the streets of The Village, most notably, York Regional Detachment. This division, and in particular, Constable Corie Dilts, provided a 'fantasy-come-true' for those of us who covet motorcycles and the... |
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Exclusive Sisters Boat Cruise of the 1000 Islands
Sister Read all about an Exclusive Rainbow Sisters Boat Cruise of the 1000 Islands.Read all about an Exclusive Rainbow Sisters Boat Cruise of the 1000 Islands
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Sailing with an all girl crew
Treat yourself, lover, partner, friends and family for a special day on the water, birthday, anniversary or just because. Cruise with the girls Come and join us for a spectacular evening of dinner & dancing as you drift amongst the ever-changing landscapes of the beautiful 1000 Islands...
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The Minefield of Lesbian Dating (Round One) - by Judy Scott
I’m not sure all you tadpoles under 40 will identify will my dating experiences because I came out at 68 after 45 years of marriage, two kids and three grandkids. Then again, in talking to many sisters since then, we all have dating stories to tell and maybe some of you can empathize... [continued] |
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Walking the Walk in New Orleans - by Judy Scott
The continuing disastrous situation in New Orleans has been described as a national disgrace. Two years after Hurricane Katrina, large parts of the city are still in ruin. University teacher and activist Tanya Gulliver has decided to not only keep her students informed of the situation, but make them a part of the solution.... [continued] |
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WESTFEST 2009
A not-for-profit organization, WESTFEST, Westboro Village's Festival of Music, Art & Life (www.westfest.ca), is a free festival that takes place annually in Westboro Village, Ottawa. WESTFEST is a diverse celebration dedicated to showcasing music, literature, spoken word, dance, visual art, performance art and theatre.
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Heather Bishop On Our Doorstep!
Heather Bishop is coming to Kingston! She will be in concert Sat., May 23 at the Octave Theatre, 8 p.m. for the sole purpose of raising funds for the Ban Righ Centre at Queen’s University. This will be her only Ontario appearance in 2009. |
