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

Where have the years gone? Fairmont Château Laurier’s Trees of Hope for CHEO is a quarter-of-a-century old

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This year’s theme honoured the 25th anniversary of Trees of Hope, a popular fundraiser that has, to date, raised more than $1.2 million for the

Julie Taggart, Scott Parkes, Adrienne Vienneau

Unlikely Pairing proves promising, raises $140K for Christie Lake Kids

Giving,

Most people know Christie Lake Kids as a free overnight summer camp full of adventure and outdoor fun, but what some people don’t know is

Chris Phillips at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa's 5th annual fundraising breakfast

‘They were there for me’: Chris Phillips talks mentorship at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa breakfast

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The event, which involved more than 70 invited guests, was held at the non-profit organization’s gently used clothing boutique.

Hold onto your boom box, Ashbury College takes partygoers on blast from the past

It was the perfect night to slip on a super-skinny tie before heading to the Ashbury Bash: A Blast from the Past.

Cameron Love and Suzanne Madore pose with an inflatable flamingo at the Miami-themed The Night Shift: Lighting Up the Night for Nurses.

Pink flamingos and palm trees at Miami-themed party hosted by Canadian Nurses Foundation

The Canada Room at the National Arts Centre was packed Thursday for The Night Shift: Lighting Up the Night for Nurses party, hosted by the

Ron Prehoga speaks to the attendees of the gala

JNF Ottawa’s Negev Dinner honours Ron Prehogan, raises $775,000 for Alzheimer’s disease

While Prehogan wasn’t looking to be in the spotlight, he recognized a greater purpose in serving as 2022 honouree.

Steel Toes & Stilettos makes remarkable return in support of Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa

The evening raised $173,982 for the non-profit organization and its mission to put more roofs over the heads of hard-working, low-income families struggling to get

28th Annual Ottawa Philanthropy Awards celebrate top givers who go above and beyond

The Phils drew a sold-out crowd of 320 to the National Arts Centre to celebrate those who are improving the world around them while inspiring

Malhotra Family Foundation and Claridge Homes

Ottawa Food Bank gets $125K boost from Malhotra family’s SHARE Party

The Malhotra Family Foundation dished out a healthy serving of generosity to the Ottawa Food Bank on Friday as a way of helping the non-profit

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