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The evening raised a net total of $138,200 for Christie Lake Kids’ STAR (Skills Through Arts and Recreation) program run in 12 locations in 10 neighbourhoods in Ottawa.

Last night’s Blue Door Gala for The Ottawa Mission was like stepping through a portal of compassion:...

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Under the B, for Bahamas.  That’s where Giselle Bergeron-Raganold will eventually be headed after winning the trip at Black Tie Bingo for the Bruyère Foundation, held at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre on Saturday.

All female opera singers are technically divas but, as Renée Fleming proved last night, not all come with prima donna attitudes.

The evening raised $132,000 for the non-profit organization, which provides that little bit extra for children, youth and families involved with the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO).

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 $5,000 in combined donations. By the time the dance floor opened, the total had reached $6,920.

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.

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 with such ease at last night’s 25th annual Ottawa Celebrity Sports Dinner.

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 well as inspiring.