People take part in the Capital Pride Parade in Ottawa Aug. 28, 2022. "I think as we move into our Pride celebrations, in about two weeks, we're feeling a little different," said Toby Whitfield, executive director of Capital Pride. On top of its calls to the province, Capital Pride is also asking for greater long-term support for the city's front-line organizations, with the hope of stemming the hate at its source. Fae Johnstone — this year's grand marshall at the Pride festivities in Ottawa — understands the need for security all too well. Capital Pride begins on Aug. 19.
