OTTAWA It’s Winter Pride week in the capital. The third annual WinterPride festival runs from Feb. 8 to 12 and all events will take place online. Anyone is able to join in and stream events from their home. Winter Pride may not be in person, but it’s something that we want ensure that folks feel that they are still part of, says Pride Executive Director Osmel Guerra Maynes. It’s going to be a lot of fun, a lot of takeaway, and it’s just revving up for Pride 2021. He says that the variety of programming this week will be entertaining and informative.
Winter Pride, in an isolating time for a lot of folks, goes online So we’re trying to provide some support and some entertainment that folks can enjoy from the comfort of their own homes.”
Author of the article: Lynn Saxberg
Publishing date: Feb 08, 2021 • February 8, 2021 • 2 minute read • Capital Pride executive director Osmel Maynes says it’s important to provide opportunities for members of the queer community to connect with each other, especially during the pandemic. Photo by Jean Levac /Postmedia News
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