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

Daniel Alfredsson pickelball Heart Institute

How Daniel Alfredsson spent his Saturday afternoon: playing pickleball for the Ottawa Heart Institute

Hockey hero Daniel Alfredsson dropped by the RA Centre to help raise funds for the University of Ottawa Heart Institute by playing the Ottawa Pickleball

Ottawa businessmen ‘dare to be vulnerable’ by speaking openly about mental health

Suck it up, don’t be a sissy, be strong, be tough are all phrases repeated to many boys, making it harder for them to express

Working Title Kitchen + Café hosts new women’s networking event Boost

A new business networking event organized for women lived up to its name by giving this morning’s attendees just the lift they needed to get

Gold Plate Dinner for Heart Institute, Hellenic Community returns with swell of support

It actually felt nice to hear the Sad Trombone sound effect again at last night’s 35th Gold Plate Dinner. It was a sign that, not

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