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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.

Habitat for Humanity’s Steel Toes and Stilettos Gala: ‘All I ever wanted was a home’

The gala was sponsored by general contractor company Laurin. It’s owned by Dennis Laurin, who has a tradition at the gala of matching up to

WCPD’s Peter Nicholson supports planned new Ottawa Hospital campus with private party for 50

The event was held for the express purpose of drawing attention to and raising support for The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s Campaign to Create Tomorrow.

It’s Johnny B. Goode for tennis bad boy John McEnroe at Ottawa Celebrity Sports Dinner

John McEnroe’s stringed instrument of choice may no longer be the tennis racquet, judging by the way the former professional tennis star played the guitar

YSB Foundation launches Rise & Thrive Breakfast to give all youth ‘fighting chance’

Yesterday’s inaugural Rise & Thrive Breakfast in support of the YSB Foundation was everything that an early-morning fundraiser should be: bright, bold and cheerful, as

Fight for the Cure’s Duane Francis on getting into the ring for cancer patients

When Duane Francis was first asked to fight in the white-collar charity boxing gala for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, his response was what you

On the side of angels: Purple Tie Gala nets $150K for Cornerstone Housing for Women

Not only did Cornerstone Housing for Women have a loyal community of supporters at the 5th annual Purple Tie Gala on Saturday night but the

Brion Raffoul LLP celebrates 15 years of IP excellence

Ottawa-based IP firm Brion Raffoul didn’t invent the work anniversary party but the one it hosted Thursday was so good it might want to slap

The Royal’s breakfast promotes courage, hope and quest for better mental health research, patient care

While listening to personal stories of loss, healing and recovery, the room full of 750 community leaders at The Royal’s Leaders for Mental Health Breakfast

French embassy welcomes Ottawa Salus back for soirée in support of mental health, supportive housing

French Ambassador Michel Miraillet opened his doors fully and completely to Ottawa Salus last night and, in doing so, opened up opportunities for the non-profit

Team Rubicon Canada board members Paul McCarthy and Kristina Davis at the Salute to Service reception hosted by the non-profit organization at 50 Sussex on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Crossing the Rubicon: How Team Rubicon Canada, led by military veterans, aids victims of natural disaster

The weather was finally on Team Rubicon Canada’s side last night as the humanitarian organization hosted a large event in Ottawa to raise awareness and