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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 Classic.

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 or share their emotions by the time they become men, Dare to be Vulnerable Project founder Susan Blain said.

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 on with their day feeling energized, motivated and ready to take on the world.

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 only was the popular gala dinner back, so was its unique and exciting reverse elimination draw for $30,000 or a new Mercedes-Benz.

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

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 perfect handoff to a new generation of volunteers.

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.