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A controversial American singer performed at Etobicoke's Catch the Fire church last night.
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What's happening in Windsor-Essex Aug. 1 to 4
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What's planned for Pride month in Ottawa this August
Social Sharing With August being Pride month, there is no shortage of events around Ottawa celebrating the breadth of the 2SLGBTQ+ culture and experience. This year, Capital Pride is doing its big parade event on Aug. 24. on Elgin and Laurier streets. In addition to that, other groups are holding their own events throughout the month. The following list is organized by date but it is not comprehensive; there are many events throughout the city and organizers near you may be planning celebrations. Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada's LGBT Purge Date: Aug. 1-31. Hosted by: National Arts Centre. Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada's LGBT Purge is a pop-up exhibit by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. It examines a period known as "the Purge," when the Canadian government instigated, harassed and expelled 2SLGBTQ+ members of the armed forces from the 1950s to the 1990s. The event is free. Afternoon Tea Dance Date: Aug. 3. Hosted by: Homo Phono and The Grove. Afternoon Tea Dance, held by Homo Phone, is an event inspired by tea dance events organized in the American gay community originating in New York in the 1950s and 1960s. The original dances included tea services rather than alcohol as it was illegal to serve alcohol to queer and transgender people, organizers of this event explain in the description. Masks are mandatory for this event, which is also substance-free and sober friendly. Queer Bike Club Backpacking Trip Date: Aug. 9-10. Hosted by: Queer Bike Club. Queer Bike Club Ottawa is doing a weekend bike packing trip to Merrickville, Ont. It will be a 55-kilometre overnight trip to the Merrickville lock station. There is a sign up deadline of Aug. 4. The group also has other events running in August, including a social ride from Strathcona Park to Rockcliffe Park on Aug. 18. Annual Pride Coffee House Date: Friday, Aug. 15. Hosted by: Tungasuvvingat Inuit and the Inuuqatigiit Centre. The Annual Pride Coffee House is a way for Inuit 2SLGBTQ+ people and allies to come together as a community for Pride. There's a call-out for performers to accompany the food and beverages that guests will enjoy. It's a free event but guests are asked to register if they plan to join the fun. Pride Family Picnic Date: Saturday, Aug. 16. Hosted by: Centre33. The Pride Family Picnic will be held in Kanata by a community organization that hosts year-round 2SLGBTQ+ programming. It's specifically targeted at families, so there will be plenty to keep kids — and their parents — entertained. Beach Bums Tournament Date: Saturday, Aug. 16. Hosted by: Pride Capital Volleyball. Pride Capital Volleyball is a community group of volleyball enthusiasts of all skill levels. It regularly hosts youth and adult drop-in games, plus several leagues for competitive players. Its special tournament in August is called Beach Bums and is aimed at "intermediate/advanced" players in teams of four. 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Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and the event starts at 5 p.m. ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop Date: Aug. 18-22. Hosted by: National Arts Centre. ElderQueers is a workshop event lead by actress Mary Ellen MacLean where attendees can work on their storytelling skills over the course of five sessions. Participants may use movement, puppets, music and the stories they tell can be serious, comic, or both. Tickets cover all five workshop sessions. Queers & Beers Date: Thursday, Aug. 21. Hosted by: Queering613 and Overflow Brewing. Queers & Beers is exactly what it sounds like: a party at a craft brewery with live music. This year, you can expect to see Montreal DJ BLK PRL (aka Sandy Duperval) and Ottawa-born musician OK Naledi. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and performances start at 8 p.m. You can get tickets online or at the door. Street Festival Date: Aug. 23-24. Hosted by: Capital Pride. The 2025 edition of the annual Capital Pride street festival will feature community organizations, political groups, and a craft fair. Drag & Balls Date: Saturday, Aug. 23. Hosted by: OQSL and Bruce House. Drag & Balls is an annual charity softball event organized to support Bruce House, a local organization which helps people in Ottawa living with HIV and AIDS. The event includes a drag softball game and party. /this year's theme is Drag & Balls: Disco Inferno, so guests will be treated to "fierce" '70s fashion and "groovy tunes" hosted by Ottawa's DJ POWRHAUS. Bliss Date: Saturday, Aug. 24. Hosted by: Lez Go and Queen St. Fare. If you're into Ottawa's lesbian scene, you might be familiar with Lez Go: a group of "lesbian+" people that hosts community events for its members. This Pride month, you can attend its Bliss party at Queen St. Fare in downtown Ottawa. The festivities start around 7:30 p.m., and its website says you can expect a raffle, designated singles tables and performers like Rachelle Behrens and Rëa. Ottawa Dyke March Date: Saturday, Aug. 23. Hosted by: Ottawa Dyke March. The Ottawa Dyke March will be held the day before Capital Pride's Pride Parade, by a community group of the same name which describes itself as "devoted to creating spaces for dykes and their families, friends and allies." It will start at Minto Park that afternoon and end with a community gathering with food, face painting and other activities. Pride Square Dance Date: Saturday, Aug. 23. Hosted by: Ottawa Date Squares The Ottawa Date Squares is a local square dancing group that hosts events throughout the year. If you're in the mood to shake your feet this Pride Month, consider attending their Pride Dance. This free event welcomes participants with any level of experience and doesn't require you to bring a partner. They teach you everything you need to know and let the music take it from there. Pride Parade Date: Sunday, Aug. 24. Hosted by: Capital Pride. The Pride Parade, held annually by Capital Pride, will take place on the first day of its two-day festival. Dozens of local groups march in the parade and everyone is invited to watch the spectacle. Drag Bingo Date: Sunday, Aug. 31. Hosted by: Hammond Golf and Broken Stick Brewery. A few kilometres east of Ottawa, the Hammond Golf and Country Club is hosting a drag bingo event, hosted by drag artist and former Ms. Capital Pride, Devona Coe.
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River otter pup born at Ecomuseum zoo
A river otter was born at the Ecomuseum Zoo in Montreal this spring The Montreal-area Ecomuseum Zoo is celebrating after a special event this spring – the birth of a North American river otter pup. 'This birth is rare and precious: for the vast majority of the animals in our care, reproduction is carefully managed to be avoided. Animal births at the Ecomuseum Zoo are rare – and that's on purpose,' said the outdoor zoo in a news release on Friday. For most of the species at the zoo, reproduction is prevented to ensure animal welfare, the zoo explained. The Ecomuseum Zoo limits breeding through methods like sterilization unless strict ethical and environmental criteria are met. That means this pup is special. 'When nature is left to take its course, it's because a strict set of conditions has been met: there is enough space to ensure the well-being of both the young and the adults,' the zoo explained. River otters are a major attraction at the Ecomuseum and play a key role in the zoo's educational programming. 'For this reason, we let nature take its course with their breeding, should it ever happen one day. In fact, it took more than 30 years for this moment to come to life,' the zoo explained. River otter The river otter was born this spring at the Ecomuseum Zoo (Antoine Clement Ecomuseum Zoo ) The birth was carefully planned and took place in the spring in a protected den, just as it would in the wild. The mother then moved her newborn pup into a custom-built indoor maternity space. 'From the size and layout of their living space and care facilities, to the possibility of a transfer to another accredited zoo if needed, all the way to the attentive follow-up by our specialized team. An animal is never born 'for the public' – but rather with a focus on respect, learning, and awareness,' the zoo said. The pup is quite vulnerable for the first few days of its life — but also pretty cute. 'At birth, an otter pup is blind, deaf, and toothless… but already covered in soft fur! It depends entirely on its mother for feeding, warmth… and learning how to be an otter,' the zoo said. The pup remained hidden from the public for the first few weeks and totally dependent on its mother. Gradually, it began to explore, swim, and play at its own pace. River otter The otter began to learn to swim and explore (Antoine Clement / Ecomuseum Zoo) It, along with the other otters at the Ecomuseum, spend their time in an outdoor habitat, but also have indoor spaces tailored to their needs. 'They also have access to indoor areas, which are essential for a variety of needs: providing a calm space for births, allowing animal keepers to maintain the living space without coming in contact with the otters, performing cooperative training, and administering preventive or therapeutic medical care,' the zoo explained. During those early weeks after birth, only specially trained staff were allowed near the pup, following strict protocols. Staff monitored the pup and its mother via hidden cameras, with no direct contact. At around two months old, the pup received its first vaccinations and microchip. It was also gently introduced to its father after it mastered the art of swimming. 'This step is always done progressively and respectfully, following the pup's natural rhythm. In this case, the process went extremely well, which means we can now officially introduce the little one to our visitors,' the zoo said. River otter The river otter -pup -- and all the river otters -- can now be viewed by the public. (Antoine Clement/ Ecomuseum Zoo) The pup is now visible to the public. Open 364 days a year, the zoo welcomes 140,000 visitors annually to the facility in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue on the Island of Montreal.
