Music to his ears

Lisa Xing, Centretown News
Lisa Xing, Centretown News
Glenn Hodgins's musical training began at age four in front of the piano. He toured as a pianist in Ontario and Saskatchewan in the 1980s.
When Glenn Hodgins was named executive director of the Ottawa Chamber Music Society last November, the announcement was like music to his ears.

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Taking it to the street

Andrew Ng, Centretown News
Andrew Ng, Centretown News
Glenn Crawford says recognizing the area as a gay village will help the community with its struggle for visibility.
Noise, construction, roadblocks, detours. The constant disruptions have become almost routine as Bank Street undergoes sewer and water line reconstruction.

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Speaking out against a killer

Andrew Ng, Centretown News
Andrew Ng, Centretown News
Charles Ofori-Attah was diagnosed with sickle cell disease when he was only six months old.
Charles Ofori-Attah speaks from the podium at Library and Archives Canada in a clear and confident voice, without notes or hesitation. His passion and conviction bring smiles to the faces in the audience and nods of understanding.

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