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

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

Community leader, advocate Jim Kyte shines in Evening in the Maritimes role

What a catch Jim Kyte turned out to be as honorary chair of the 27th edition of Evening in the Maritimes.

Ahead by a Century: BGC Ottawa celebrates 100 years of serving children

For one hundred years, thousands of kids have gleefully bounded through the doors of the BGC Ottawa Clubhouses that have been improving our community in

Empowering youth: Proud To Be Me gala raises over $150K

Founded in 2011, Proud To Be Me raises money for community resources, organizations and programs to help empower and educate youth about inclusion and anti-bullying.

Three individuals attending the Spark Soirée in support of OBFE's School Breakfast Program

Business community rallies around School Breakfast Program at Spark Soirée

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Supporters of ONFE’s School Breakfast Program gathered Saturday to ensure local youth don’t have to tackle math equations with hunger pains in their bellies.

A breath of fresh air: Elmwood Gala raises $300K for outdoor play

Elmwood School has plans to “reimagine” its kindergarten area for its youngest students and to replace the old playground equipment, guests heard at the Elmood

Boutique Cornerstone: A bargain hunter’s paradise

If you’re looking to get your fashion fix on a budget, there’s a fabulous pop-up boutique in town featuring enviable must-haves for every woman’s wardrobe.

Taste for Hope to take another bite out of homelessness

Shepherds of Good Hope (SOGH), a non-profit organization dedicated to getting chronically homeless people off the streets, out of shelters and into a place they

Beckta celebrates 20 years of ‘caring for people deeply’ through hospitality

In an industry where restaurants come and go with fatal regularity, Beckta Dining & Wine must be doing something right.

Ottawa Black Business Expo returns, bigger and better

The expo drew 120 vendors from such areas as beauty and wellness, legal and financial services, restaurants and catering, entertainment and events, clothing and accessories,