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Coverage of Ottawa’s major events and the city’s social scene including fundraising galas and important community causes. Check out our video coverage of Ottawa’s social happenings as well. OBJ Social is supported by Mark Motors and Marilyn Wilson Dream Properties Inc.

From left: Hard Rock Ottawa's Christine Crump, Canadian Tire's Ashley Curran, and Bell Media's Jodi Hamilton on the panel at Powerplay: Women in Business Night. (Photo by Mia Jensen)

Ottawa businesswomen gather for Powerplay event at Canadian Tire Centre

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Mayor Mark Sutcliffe joins Team Ottawa for lunch service. (Photo by Mia Jensen)

Business leaders serve up hope during Shepherds’ holiday campaign

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Ottawa business leaders spent the morning making sandwiches and serving beef stew at the Shepherds of Good Hope soup kitchen on King Edward Avenue as

Brady Tkachuk, captain of the Ottawa Senators, reading with a child at the CHEO hospital. Photo provided.

Sens foundation head re-engages corporate donors and sees opportunity in move downtown

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The hickory crunch burger at Law & Orders was sold 1000 times to contribute $2,000 towards the United Way East Ontario during the 'Novemburger' campaign. Photo provided.

‘Novemburger’ is a hit — Here are the top three people’s choice burgers

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A handful of Ottawa-area restaurants have been acknowledged for their part in the success of the United Way’s “Novemburger” campaign. Last month, the United Way

Santa and one of his elves help emcee Patricia Boal draw raffle winners at the Christmas Cheer Breakfast. (Photo by Mia Jensen)

A cheery morning: Annual Christmas Cheer breakfast raises $150K for local charities

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It was a full house at the annual Christmas Cheer Breakfast Friday morning, as local charities and business leaders gathered to kick off the holiday

Robert Merkley, president and CEO of Merkley Supply, accepts the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. (Photo by Mia Jensen)

Inspiration and celebration: The BOBs take centre stage in Ottawa

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The BOBs shone a spotlight on more than 25 local companies and business leaders for their work and achievements over the past year.

Former CHEO patient Kellen Schleyer was the featured speaker at the annual CHEO Gala at the National Gallery of Canada on Wednesday. (Photo by Mia Jensen)

CHEO gala recognizes many achievements, looks to the future

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Kellen Schleyer was the featured speaker at the CHEO Gala, which recognized the contributions of community members who have supported the hospital’s ongoing redevelopment.