Tia MacPherson

The Aurora Ball delivered a powerful evening of celebration and community impact, marking 30 years of progress in local cancer care.

Ottawa’s most inspiring night returned this year, delivering a bigger and more impactful celebration than in the past. The event took place at the National Arts Centre on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025, where the Phils 2025 highlighted individuals and organizations driving positive change in the community.

eSAX Returns, Reigniting Ottawa’s Entrepreneurial Spirit. After a brief hiatus, eSAX made a vibrant return Wednesday evening at the Horticulture Building in Lansdowne Park, bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners from across the city.

Ottawa’s design community gathered in style on Saturday, November 1, for a sold-out gala at the Rogers Centre celebrating the visionaries shaping the future of home and design. The black-tie event brought together architects, designers, renovators, and builders for an evening of inspiration, recognition, and connection.

Ottawa’s volunteer community took centre stage at the 2025 VOscars Awards Gala at the Preston Event Centre. The annual celebration, organized by Volunteer Ottawa, shines a spotlight on individuals, organizations, and businesses that make a lasting impact through volunteerism.

The stage was set for TechRocks to deliver its most electrifying showcase yet! On October 22nd, three competing bands battled it out live, each performing a 30-minute set before an energetic in-person crowd and a global online audience.

Fight for the Cure has become a signature event in Ottawa’s fundraising calendar, combining white-collar boxing with a mission to support local cancer care.

Ottawa’s business community gathered at the Infinity Convention Centre to celebrate the annual Businesswoman of the Year Awards (BYAs), a distinguished event presented by the Women’s Business Network.

The 10th Annual Diwali Awards Gala, hosted by RBC and NetIP Canada, took place last week at Ottawa’s Rogers Centre. Celebrated as the “Festival of Lights,” the gala blended elegance with cultural richness while raising funds for ABLE2, a local charity supporting individuals with disabilities.

Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) officially launched its Best Offices Ottawa initiative at a vibrant cocktail networking event. Drawing professionals from across the National Capital Region, the event spotlighted workplace design excellence, innovation, and functionality.