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Coverage of Ottawa’s major events and the city’s social scene including fundraising galas and important community causes.

Gallery: Fashion for Futures

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa hosted its inaugural Fashion for Futures Ottawa event at the Canadian Museum of Nature, bringing together community members for an evening of networking and sustainable fashion.

Gallery: Y Embassy Chef Showcase

Event Date: 04/15/2026 Organizer: YMCAYMCA The YMCA of the National Capital Region recently hosted its Y Embassy Chef Showcase,...

Gallery: Key To The City presentation honouring Sir Terry Matthews

Terry Matthews received the Key to the City from Mark Sutcliffe during Tech Tuesday, where the mayor described the honour as a rare recognition for someone who has played a major role in shaping Ottawa while largely avoiding the spotlight.

Gallery: Taste of Little Italy Welcomes 500 Guests for Sold-Out Night Celebrating Preston Street

The Preston Street Business Improvement Area (BIA) welcomed 500 guests to a sold-out Taste of Little Italy event on March 24 at Preston Event Centre. Now in its third year, the annual event brought together over 15 local restaurants, offering guests the opportunity to sample a wide range of dishes that showcase the diversity of what Preston Street has to offer.

Gallery: OBJ 30th Anniversary Party

For 30 years, Ottawa Business Journal has told the stories of the people and businesses that define this city. To mark its 30th anniversary, OBJ brought together current and past employees who made that work possible.

Gallery: Laugh For The Cure Raises 140,000 for The Ottawa Cancer Foundation

Laugh For The Cure brought together a full house of supporters for a night filled with courage, comedy, and community spirit. Local personalities stepped out of their comfort zones to perform stand‑up sets, bringing honesty, humour, and heart to the stage.

Gallery: OBJ Executive Roundtable on Health Innovation

Event Date: 03/27/2026 Organizer: Ottawa Business JournalOttawa Business Journal Major healthcare and health innovation executives in Ottawa came together...

Gallery: President’s Gala in Support of the Shepherd’s of Good Hope

Rideau Club Members gathered for an elegant evening of celebration, entertainment and philanthropy at the President’s Gala on Saturday, March 28, in support of Shepherds of Good Hope.

Gallery: Ottawa’s Women Founders Take Flight: 150+ Leaders Gather to Power the Next Wave of Entrepreneurship

More than 150 founders, investors and community leaders gathered at Bayview Yards on Feb. 26 as the Self-Made Breakfast Tour made its Ottawa stop, spotlighting the city’s growing ecosystem for women entrepreneurs.

Gallery: The “F” Factor: Fueling Founders

Event Date: 03/09/2026 Organizer: Invest OttawaInvest Ottawa The “F” Factor: Fueling Founders was a half-day event celebrating women founders,...
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