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A lifeline for people living with HIV in Ottawa. We are committed to ensuring our clients have access to stable housing, supported independence, and opportunities for healthy living. See brucehouse.ca for more info.

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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 08/10/2026
Have you heard of donor-advised funds? A DAF is a charitable giving account established at a public foundation. When you make a donation and receive a tax receipt from your DAF provider. From there, you can recommend grants to charities like Bruce House. Learn more brucehouse.ca/get-involved...
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 22/06/2026
Huge thanks to Harrison Gallon of Engel & Völkers Ottawa for again soliciting donations for our food program. A 2024 survey showed that 87% of Bruce House clients have difficulty affording enough food to eat, and 92% said they had difficulty obtaining healthy foods. Thank you, Harrison!
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 11/05/2026
Beautiful weather for cycling! Support Bruce House at the Friends for Life Bike Rally this August with a 100km, 300km, 600km, or virtual ride. #f4lbr
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 21/04/2026
From A Taste for Life to the Friends for Life Bike Rally; from the National Capital Pride Run to Drag & Balls – volunteers are the heart and soul of the events that unite and power our community. Bruce House is grateful for the tremendous volunteer support we receive this year and every year.
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 13/04/2026
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video...
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Your Kitchen: A Taste for Life
Restaurants across the city will be donating a portion of their proceeds to Bruce House, a charity that supports vulnerable people living with HIV.
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 23/03/2026
Thanks Gary van der Meer, Ken Allen , Grant Burke, Everton Lawrence, Samuel Mickelson,and David Moffett for their support for the 2025 Bike Rally. Thank you to Michael Reid from PWA, we’re excited to be an official 2026 partner for the bike rally. bikerally.org #bikerally
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Your garbage collection day may change on March 30: Here’s what you need to know
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Your garbage collection day may change on March 30: Here’s what you need to know
The City of Ottawa is moving to a new curbside collection contract starting March 30, and the garbage collection day may change for about half of Ottawa’s households.
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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The closure of the supervised consumption site at the Somerset West CHC has created an absolute crisis in Ottawa’s Chinatown — @catmckenney.bsky.social and I wrote about it last summer. Expect to see more public drug use, everywhere. Shame on the Ford govt. ottawacitizen.com/opinion/mcke...
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McKenney, Troster: Tory ideology created an overdose crisis in Ottawa's Chinatown
Housing, addiction treatment, outreach services, mental health resources and harm reduction are needed to tackle the current crisis.
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The Advocate @advocate.com · 16/03/2026
One professor’s students have added thousands of references to Wikipedia entries on LGBTQ+ history. mrf.lu/0XQM
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 10/03/2026
Bruce House at the Carleton University volunteer far today!
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 09/03/2026
Women make up 80% of Canada’s non-profits, and help the most vulnerable people in our society yet are under-resources and staff under-paid. The ONN has a great site on this glaring example of how the contributions of women in our society are devalued. theonn.ca/decentworkfo... #IWD2026
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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
"HIV Stigma Is Common and Increasing; Here’s How That’s Harmful" via @pozmagazine.bsky.social
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HIV Stigma Is Common and Increasing; Here’s How That’s Harmful
What’s more, most HIV stigma is based on fear and blame, finds a new report from the Williams Institute.
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 04/03/2026
Thank you!
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 02/03/2026
Our thanks to Catherine McKenney for recognizing Bruce House during the 2026 Non Profit Awareness Week!
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 17/02/2026
Did you know that most of today’s popular music has its roots in Black musical communities? From blues to rock to EDM and country, Black musicians fundamentally changed western culture’s music. 10 Defining Moments in Canadian Music History by Black Artists junoawards.ca/blog/10-defi...
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 10/02/2026
Films are a great way to learn about people, cultures, and issues. During Black History Month take a moment to add some great films by Black Canadian filmmakers to your "must see list"! blackcanadianfilm.ca is a great resource Want a deeper Dive? libraryguides.mcgill.ca/black-canadi...
Graphic with text naming black history month and with the heading "discover black Canadian films".
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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Really looking forward to participating in this community conversation on homelessness tonight. Hope you can join us!
Community conversation on homelessness

Featuring: Councillor Ariel Troster, MP Yasir Naqvi, MPP Catherine McKenney, Rob Boyd (Inner City Health) and Keith Hambly (Fred Victor). 

Thursday, February 5
6-8pm
Knox Presbyterian Church 
120 Lisgar Street
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Ottawa Community Housing Logement communautaire d’Ottawa @och-lco.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
@stephaneoch.bsky.social grew up in a modest Quebec City home, where family and community shaped his early life. “We didn’t have much, but that’s where I learned a home is grounded by support and belonging.” Article 👉 bit.ly/4a6eiYY
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The Advocate @advocate.com · 03/02/2026
There will be more out queer athletes at the Milano Cortina Olympics than have ever competed at the Winter Games before.
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Meet all 41 LGBTQ+ Olympians at the 2026 Winter Olympics
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Ottawa sees 23% drop in reported hate crimes in 2025
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Ottawa sees 23% drop in reported hate crimes in 2025
Statistics released on Tuesday showed 358 incidents were reported to the Hate and Bias Crime Unit in Ottawa in 2025, down from 467 incidents in 2024.
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Ottawa Community Housing Logement communautaire d’Ottawa @och-lco.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Today and every day, OCH honours the history, achievements, and contributions of Black communities across Canada and within OCH communities. This year’s theme recognizes Black contributions across generations - from nation builders to tomorrow’s visionaries.
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CanadaHelps @canadahelps.org · 02/02/2026
Black-led nonprofits are driving powerful change, often with limited resources. Yet Black-led organizations receive less than 1% of charitable funding, despite their critical role in advancing equity, education, and community well-being. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 02/02/2026
The Ottawa Public Library / Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa has great reading lists of Black Canadian authors for all ages. Add these to your reading list and discover the creative achievements of Black Canadians! collections.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/we-recomm...
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 30/12/2025
A small gift can make a huge difference! $20 provides a client with a food gift card. A monthly donation allows us to budget for these essentials all year. Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by The Sprott Foundation! (Up to a total of $15,000). www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/139523
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 16/12/2025
Wowsers! Look at all this food (and more!) we just received from a food drive at the Ottawa Gay Men's Chorus / Le Choeur gai d'Ottawa concert! Huge thanks to OGMC, Sam Jazzy, and to everyone who participated. You have no idea how much this means to our clients!
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 15/12/2025
This holiday season give the gifts of stability, dignity, and compassion. Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by The Sprott Foundation! (Up to a total of $15,000). www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/139523
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 12/12/2025
This holiday season give the gifts of stability, dignity, and compassion. www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/139523 Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by The Sprott Foundation! (Up to a total of $15,000).
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mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social @mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Ottawa is saying YES to housing. Today, I signed a $400-million affordable housing agreement with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Mayor’s Breakfast. Ottawa is the first municipality in Canada to partner with Build Canada Homes.
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OC Transpo @octranspo.com · 08/12/2025
📌 La Ottawa Food Bank distribue environ 8,3 millions de livres de nourriture chaque année aux familles de notre communauté. Faites un don alimentaire ou en argent de 10 h à 17 h lors de la collecte d’aliments pour les Fêtes d’OC Transpo/Loblaw ❤️ ow.ly/3jkT50XFVli
Illustration d’une boîte remplie d’aliments à côté du texte « 8,3 millions de livres de nourriture chaque année », avec les logos de la Banque d’alimentation d’Ottawa, de la Ville d’Ottawa et des partenaires.
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OC Transpo @octranspo.com · 08/12/2025
📌 Ottawa Food Bank distributes nearly 8.3 million pounds of food every year to support families in our community. Donate food or make a monetary contribution from 10 am to 5 pm during the OC Transpo/Loblaw Annual Holiday Food Drive ❤️ ow.ly/HbQm50XFVt0
Illustration of a box filled with food items beside text reading “8.3 million pounds of food every year,” with Ottawa Food Bank, City of Ottawa, and partner logos.
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 10/11/2025
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 10/10/2025
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 06/10/2025
Amazing! Thank you, everyone!
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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Welcome to my new video series: Who To Call. The first edition features ANCHOR, Centretown’s 24/7 response team for people experiencing mental health and substance use crises.
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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Wonderful segment on CBC radio this morning, speaking to people staying at the city’s transitional housing in a converted office building on Queen. CCI is doing an incredible job supporting newcomers, helping them to find housing and jobs. The facility is beautiful. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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© CBC/Radio-Canada 2025. All rights reserved.
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
OPH closes supervised injection site after province denies support
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OPH closes supervised injection site after province denies support
The supervised consumption site on Clarence Street has closed after the province did not endorse a federal exemption. CTV’s Stefan Keyes reports.
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UNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 02/10/2025
People living with HIV have the right to live free from discrimination. Dignity is not optional - it’s essential.
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 19/09/2025
Bruce House is saddened to hear of the upcoming closure of the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT). ACT and its contemporaries served pivotal roles not only in HIV but also in queer rights and in fostering more compassionate communities. More on our web site: brucehouse.ca/closure-of-t...
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Closure of the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) – Bruce House
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Food Banks Canada @foodbankscanada.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Canada launches Build Canada Homes to tackle the housing crisis. Food Banks Canada welcomes key steps—but more is needed. Read our full response: foodbankscanada.ca/press-releas... #PolicyInAction #AffordableHousing
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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
The city is doing public consultation on the new bylaw to prevent renovictions (championed by my office). Please fill out the survey, especially if you have had the experience of being unfairly evicted. We need to ensure that this new bylaw will protect tenants. ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...
Screen shot of the promo for the survey on the proposed new Rental Renovation License Bylaw
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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
"How #Mpox revealed an epidemic of untreated #HIV in #SierraLeone – as Trump’s aid cuts begin to bite"
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How an Mpox outbreak revealed an epidemic of untreated HIV in Sierra Leone
The impact of the US slashing foreign aid on the country’s Mpox response has likely been huge, activists tell Rachel Schraer
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Ottawa Public Health warns growing funding gap threatens its ability to maintain services
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Ottawa Public Health warns growing funding gap threatens its ability to maintain services
Ottawa’s new medical officer of health is calling on the Ontario government to revise the funding formula for health units, warning a “growing structural funding gap” threatens Ottawa Public Health’s ability to maintain service levels.
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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 15/09/2025
We are refreshing our 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan and we want you to get involved. Drop in and chat with us at one of our Open Houses to learn about the progress so far, what’s ahead, and how you can help shape the future of housing: bit.ly/4peHrbl
A collage of four multi-story apartment buildings.
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 26/08/2025
Thank you everyone for supporting Bruce House this Pride! We will have fundraising totals for you soon. - Love from the Bruce House team.
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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
When the Ford government announced that it was forcing the Somerset West Community Health Centre to close its supervised consumption site, they quoted unsourced stats about local crime rates. They lied. Crime actually went down significantly when the CTS was open.
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Crime rate around Somerset supervised consumption site lower than government suggested when announcing closure
The crime rate around the Somerset West Community Health Centre did not rise to the figures put forward by the provincial government last year when announcing the closure of its supervised consumption...
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
New Chef Ric’s location opening at Taggart Family YMCA
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New Chef Ric’s location opening at Taggart Family YMCA
The Ottawa Mission’s chef Ric Watson is opening a second Chef Ric’s restaurant next month at the Taggart Family YMCA.
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Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 13/08/2025
Huge thanks to the wonderful people planning Drag & Balls! You rock! Join this afternoon of drag, softball, fun, and fundraising on Sat. August 23, 10:00am. Riverain Park, 400 N River Rd.
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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Adolescents & young adults bear a disproportionate share of new #HIV acquisitions. The Journal of the International AIDS Society highlights the urgency of youth-led action in a special viewpoint. 📢 Read it & join the call for greater youth leadership in the HIV response! #YouthDay zurl.co/fg7Pw
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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 12/08/2025
O-Train Line 1 will not run between Tremblay and Blair stations on August 16 and 17 and between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair on the morning of August 31 as we prepare to integrate Line 1 with the O-Train East extension. Info: bit.ly/45uoTKR
Picture of Line 1 O-Train 
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Ottawa Public Health @ottawapublichealth.ca · 12/08/2025
Looking for places to help you cool down ? Our Beat The Heat webpage has an interactive map of public places to cool off including City pools, splash pads, libraries, shade structures, parks, and more. Find a place near you at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/BeatTheHeat
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