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

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

Women, Wit and Wisdom: Female leaders on digging deep

When the Women, Wit and Wisdom event was first launched in Ottawa back in 2017, the idea behind it was to create an empowering girls’

Chop Steakhouse serves up breakfast for Big Brothers Big Sisters supporters

The delicious spread of food was for local business leaders to enjoy, specifically those who have supported Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa (BBBSO) over

Wellness time: Tease founder Sheena Brady celebrates 10 years

The 10th anniversary bash for Sheena Brady’s multi-million-dollar wellness tea company Tease was steeped in the spirit of women helping women succeed in small business

Queensway Carleton Hospital cuts ribbon on Barbara Crook and Dan Greenberg Mental Health Centre

Thursday was a great day for Ottawa’s mental health as the Queensway Carleton Hospital celebrated a decade-long dream come true with the official opening of

Aiāna restaurant extends warm welcome to Shepherds of Good Hope

Ottawa business leaders gathered downtown last night in Devinder Chaudhary’s upscale fine dining restaurant for cocktails, canapés and a conversation about an issue everyone there