Social

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

SoPa so good: Downtown district’s launch party a hit

Those who say Ottawa rolls up its downtown sidewalks at 5 p.m. had better reconsider: There’s a new buzzworthy entertainment district in the area south

Shepherds of Good Hope supporters celebrate 40 years of compassion

The whole community congregated together Tuesday for a special evening of song and stories, capped off with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe proclaiming it Shepherds of Good

Michael Maidment, Josée Quenneville, Paula Muldoon, Devinder Chaudhary

Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Donors treated to special night at Aiāna

Some 85 invited guests gathered downtown to enjoy the finest food and drinks generously provided by Aiāna owner Devinder Chaudhary while mingling with like-minded community

Time flies when you’re having fun: Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards celebrate anniversaries

There was so much to celebrate at Bayview Yards on Tuesday, from milestone anniversaries to a multi-million-dollar funding announcement.

Big snowstorm, you say? Look who’s dancing up their own storm at fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer Canada

At least 130 people made it to The Dance for Her fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer Canada on Wednesday at Métropolitain Brasserie, despite a major winter

Jeff Todd, Sam Laprade, Joe Thottungal, David Gourlay

Coconut Lagoon party for fundraising professionals proves priceless

The social gathering attracted some 80 attendees, many of whom work in the charitable sector. There were also business leaders with a connection to non-profit

Michel Miraillet, Ines Gomes, Kirsten Sardelis

Embassy of France welcomes new year with a sweet tradition

France’s new ambassador to Canada welcomed dozens of guests to the embassy on Sussex Drive for a reception that featured a special dessert: galette des