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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.

Networking mixer at the Rainbow strikes chord with leaders in business, music

A special invitation to the inaugural The Next Stage event held at the Rainbow Bistro last night was the equivalent of a golden ticket, writes

Supporters of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre on stage at the Infinity Convention Centre on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 with volunteers from the Ottawa AHEPA family to announce $50,000 raised at Stand-Up For A Cause. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Opa! Greek community nets $50K for Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre

Beloved philanthropist and businessman Dave Smith will be in the hearts and minds of many when a brand new youth treatment centre bearing his name

Matthew Holmes, senior vice president of policy and government relations for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, on the dance floor during a fundraiser held for ovarian cancer research, at the Metropolitain Brasserie on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Putting the focus on women’s health at benefit for ovarian cancer research

It was encouraging to see the subject of ovarian cancer become elevated from lowly wallflower to centre of attention at a popular fundraising party held

Coconut Lagoon hosts feel-good fête for AFP’s local leaders in fundraising

On Tuesday, award-winning chef and philanthropist Joe Thottungal opened up his Coconut Lagoon restaurant on St. Laurent Boulevard for the second year in a row

Embassy of France kicks off New Year

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The Embassy of France invited crowds of guests to a New Year’s reception it hosted on Friday night for its Canadian friends and partners from

If only we could all look as great as Diana Kirkwood, should we live to 96

Come on now, devoted arts supporter and lover of all parties Diana Kirkwood can’t turn 96 – and a half — without a celebration.

Business leaders unite to thank former Invest Ottawa CEO Michael Tremblay

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Ottawa business leaders gathered at Bayview Yards to celebrate Michael Tremblay and his leadership on Ottawa’s innovation and tech scene for the past seven years.

Business leaders head to Rideau Centre to shop for charity

Industry leaders embarked on a $7,000 shopping spree at the Rideau Centre in support of local charities that help those who are homeless, as well

Beyond Networking takes it next level with toy drive for CHEO

Contributions of all kinds piled up throughout the night as some 150 attendees arrived with their donations of toys, craft supplies, games, stuffed animals, gift