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More than $100K was raised for research into Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis at the 17th annual Martini Madness fundraiser held at LAGO Bar and Grill, at Dow’s Lake Pavilion, Thursday.

Last night’s Evening in the Maritimes bid fair winds and following seas to Jeff Snyder, a local community leader who’s captained ABLE2's signature gala for as long as even the most loyal attendees can remember.

On the roof-top playground of The Slayte, it really did feel like the sky’s the limit during the second annual Boost breakfast that Linebox Studio COO Melissa Reeves hosted yesterday for dozens of women business leaders and entrepreneurs.

This past Friday, friends and family came together at the Ottawa Art Gallery to mark the one-year anniversary since Laperrière, 31, tragically took his own life in the sanctuary of his studio in Gatineau. He died April 21, 2023.

Labatt Cheers for Charity raised $30,000 for OSEG Foundation, which provides opportunities for children and youth to play, learn and develop through sports.

Alleviating chronic homelessness by providing adequate housing and support not only helps the city’s ailing downtown core but aligns with the principle of doing “the right thing” for the greater good, said Ottawa business leader Shawn Hamilton during a fundraising reception held at the Rideau Club on Thursday in support of the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation. 

Small ripples can turn into mighty waves — much like the fundraiser that’s grown into the award-winning Maddy’s Gala in support of Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice.

Nothing says “fresh start” like an official ribbon cutting. It was a fun part of the grand opening celebration held Wednesday for Cornerstone Housing for Women’s new 46-bed supportive housing residence located on Eccles Street in West Centretown.

It was a proud moment for Ottawa when local singer-songwriter and musician Talk was named Breakthrough Artist of the Year at last month's Juno Awards.

Darts for Charity, a new fundraiser taking place at Manor Lounge later this spring, will offer a friendly competition in support of a good cause, the Senators Community Foundation.