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The 1st Annual Altis Bocce Battle was held at Mooney's Bay on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in support of Christie Lake Kids. Photo by Caroline Phillips

First Annual Altis Bocce Battle nets more than $45K for Christie Lake Kids

“What I love about bocce is that it’s very inclusive,” said Ottawa business leader Kathryn Tremblay, host of the inaugural charity bocce tournament held yesterday

Harvest: A Feast of Fall proves bountiful for YouTurn Youth Support Services

A delicious fundraiser brought Ottawa’s culinary community together to raise awareness and money for YouTurn Youth Support Services.

RedBlacks, business leaders score one for the kids at OSEG Foundation’s Gourmet on the Gridiron

More than 400 people attended OSEG Foundation’s Gourmet on the Gridiron event, raising $300,000 for its work helping youth overcome barriers to sports.

Good morning, sunshine! President’s Breakfast for The Ottawa Hospital Foundation looks to raise $750K

The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s 22nd President’s Breakfast involved 600 community leaders striving to reach a fundraising goal of $750,000 in support of The Ottawa Hospital.

A roaring good time: Lumière Gala at Brookstreet Hotel raises $120K for Queensway Carleton Hospital

There were signs Lumière was going to be unique and different long before reaching the hotel lobby. A pair of antique cars parked right outside

Starry Night Glamping Gala shoots for stars, raises $500K-plus for BGC Ottawa

It was as if everyone at BGC’s sold-out Starry Night Glamping Gala was grabbing one last burst of fun in a summer that’s coming to

TRUEdotDESIGN’s women-only golf tournament makes splashy return

Maybe all a woman really needs is just a little more Fore-Play, as in the Fore-Play for Charity golf tournament presented yesterday by TRUEdotDESIGN at

Singer-songwriter Tara Shannon has a new book to help artists in the music biz

“I put music out all the time, I play in front of lots of people, but this was different,” Tara Shannon said in an interview

Spurs and Sparkles back in the saddle to support Queensway Carleton Hospital

There wasn’t a single long face to be found — except for the equine variety — at the Spurs and Sparkles benefit that returned last

What a rush! Charity networking event draws sellout crowd to Redblacks Summer Rush

Last night’s sold-out Redblacks Summer Rush was like a series of quick little team huddles for those who understand the importance of networking. That’s because