Capital Pride’s 2017-18 report illustrates huge success as they prep for 2019 celebrations

 Photo credit: Aaron Hemens Capital Pride has lots to celebrate this Pride Month! The organization’s 2017-18 report was released last week and shows that last year’s Pride Festival was the biggest yet in the National Capital Region with a record-breaking turnout and more special guests and events than ever. About

Shangela’s exclusive interview: the Oscars, Ottawa and the queens of Drag Race Season 11

 Photo credit: Erika Wagner Growing up, young D.J. Pierce would always watch the annual Oscars. But this past Sunday, it was a dream come true for Pierce, better known by the drag name 'Shangela', to walk the red carpet at the 91st Academy Awards. “TV and film and this celebration has always

Drag Race Superstars are coming to Ottawa

 Photo credit: dvsross via flickr Drag has hit mainstream culture thanks to shows like the Emmy award winning RuPaul’s Drag Race, which highlight the fashion, talent and drama within the drag queen community. Drag culture is even being celebrated right here in Ottawa with places like The Lookout Bar which

Capital Pride’s Biggest Celebration Yet

 All photos by Aaron Hemens This year’s Capital Pride festival is shaping up to be the biggest one to date, with the week-long celebration pumping out an event everyday up until the Capital Pride Parade on Sunday, Aug. 26. Starting on Sunday, Aug. 19, sixteen signature events organized by Capital Pride