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

Jann Arden shines at NAC Gala’s celebration of women artists

Something very special happened at the National Arts Centre Gala on Saturday night. It took place while Canadian singing legend Jann Arden and her musicians

Transformative tales at Women, Wine & Wisdom

Dinner featured panel discussion with female cabinet minister, gender-transitioned banker and voice of Canada’s music industry.

Make room for a new Sandwich Sovereign, announced at Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre benefit

“I love our community, and meeting people at events in the city is the cherry on top,” said Sam Laprade, the host of the Breaking

Hip Heals concert raises more than $85K for Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation

Gord Downie’s spirit was very much still alive at the sold-out Hip Heals benefit concert held Thursday in support of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation

Business leaders John and Maria Bassi help Ottawa Heart Institute create $4-million research chair

“By really embracing the project and tapping into their network of relationships, (John and Maria Bassi) helped the UOHI Foundation reach its goal in less

Fight for the Cure is looking like a million bucks

The pandemic may have knocked large-scale fundraisers to their knees these last couple of years but Fight for the Cure has never gone down for

People congregate in a private home around some dinner tables for a fundraiser

‘We never skipped a beat’: Community celebrates giving in Ottawa, and return of The Phils

“This feels like family, doesn’t it?” asked Jacqueline Belsito, co-chair of the upcoming Ottawa Philanthropy Awards. There was a collective laugh, and judging by a

How a custom woodworker is using a tree tragedy to help Queensway Carleton Hospital

When area resident Tim Holland headed to the Queensway Carleton Hospital last June for the birth of a child, little did he know that he

Mayor Jim Watson’s end-of-term silent auction raises nearly $4K for Ottawa Food Bank

While the municipal election takes place on Oct. 24th, Watson’s last official day is Nov. 14th. He’s done three consecutive terms and is the longest-serving