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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 has risen to star status as a top arts fundraiser in Canada.

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 Aid Society offer programs to help.

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 House on the Ottawa River.

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 made its exciting and momentous move into the expanded new space where it resides today.

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 that offered its 250 attendees a lovely multi-chef cocktail party surrounded by a leafy plant and floral paradise.

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 feeling like, ah — Ottawa has still got it; it hasn't lost its spark.

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 on the Run with the Ottawa RedBlacks.

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

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 ways everlasting.

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.