A new program from Pink Triangle services is attempting to address health issues pertinent to local lesbian, bisexual, trans-sexual, two-spirit and queer women.
Health program launched for lesbian women
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Author: Centretown Staff
Family physician of the year gives credit to colleagues
When a bouquet of flowers arrives at the office, staff at the Somerset West Community Health Centre can guess who they’re for. 
Stephanie Smith, Centretown NewsDr. Dona Bowers was named Physician of the Year by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Green bins have no room for kitty litter, dog feces
As debate continues over whether dirty diapers, feminine sanitary products and plastic will be allowed in Ottawa’s organic waste facility, some major city garbage producers say they will not be using the Green Bin program at all when it starts next month.
Carrying the flame
“I’m really excited and it should be a lot of fun, except it is right after my chemistry exam,” Mélissa Brunet exclaims with a laugh. 
Megan Cheung, Centretown NewsMélissa Brunet (right) helps 11-year-old Yasmin Doust with her French homework at the Cumberland library.