Ottawa lawyers raised a glass last night to celebrate Reach Canada and ABLE2, two long-time local organizations coming together to build a more inclusive society for people living with disabilities.
The evening honoured Joe Clark with the 2023 Because Democracy Matters award as a steward of inclusive and values-based democracy that defends human rights and supports the rule of law.
Fall-anthropy was in the air at the reception Foundation WCPD president and founder Peter Nicholson hosted at his Rockcliffe Park home last night to celebrate the upcoming AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards.
“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 afternoon that ended up raising more than $45,000 for Christie Lake Kids (CLK).
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.
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.
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 the hotel surely tipped people off.
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 an end far too soon.