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

Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala raises $345K at new aquatic abode

As far as housewarming parties go, it doesn’t get much better than the one hosted by Ottawa Riverkeeper on Wednesday night.

NextGen to take up the cause and run with it at RedBlacks Summer Rush

The Ottawa RedBlacks players aren’t the only ones who can make a pass: Community leader Nalin Bhargava is in the midst of making his own

National Arts Centre Foundation CEO Jayne Watson takes final bow

Jayne Watson earned a standing ovation and rave reviews last night in recognition of her sensational 22-year run at the National Arts Centre, where she

Dare to Dream: Salut! raises $74K for Ottawa youth leaving foster care

For kids leaving the foster care system, finding their footing can be a challenge. It’s why the Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa and the Children’s

Environmentalist Geoff Green on how Ottawa Riverkeeper is inspiring next generation of water leaders

Next week will mark the first time Ottawa Riverkeeper hosts a large gathering at its beautiful new headquarters, located at the freshly restored NCC River

Ottawa Art Gallery paints the town pink at Give to Get Art Auction

The Ottawa Art Gallery wasn’t about to let an important anniversary slip by without a grand celebration, not when it’s been five years since it

Red & White Foodie Fundraiser for Harmony House a blooming success

It was a night to stop and smell the roses the Harmony House 15th Annual Red & White Food Fundraiser: She Flourishes, a sold-out event

Constitution Square and Canderel partnered with the Ottawa Board of Trade, Ottawa Tourism, Invest Ottawa, and the Shepherds of Good Hope to host the Ottawa is Open for Business celebration on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Leaders told to ‘believe in your city’ at Ottawa is Open for Business celebration

Last night’s Ottawa is Open for Business celebration in the newly redesigned lobby of Constitution Square was one of those special events that left you

RedBlacks Women’s Training Camp impacts positive change for young girls

The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) Foundation hosted its popular all-female fundraiser on the gridiron at TD Place, raising more than $65,000 for Girls