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Meet the five brave souls trying standup comedy at inaugural Laugh for the Cure

Cancer is no laughing matter, except when it raises money for a worthy charity, such as the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.

Ambassador hosts large St. Patrick’s Day party for proud Irish (and wannabes)

There was no question which embassy home in Rockcliffe Park was hosting the St. Patrick's Day receptions on Thursday — the one with the tasteful shamrock decor on its front door.

Celebrating women leaders in mental health at The Royal during International Women’s Week

You have to hand it to Margaret Trudeau, honorary patron of The Royal, for choosing to see life through rose-coloured glasses.

Mayor says ‘much more to be done’ on International Women’s Day

City Hall was filled with early morning buzz as more than 200 guests of the International Women’s Day (IWD) reception first broke bread before turning their attention to breaking barriers.

Always giving: Joe Thottungal’s party launch of new cookbook aids food insecurity

Between running two successful restaurants, Coconut Lagoon and Thali, and helping to feed the hungry and less fortunate, Joe Thottungal has also managed to publish a new cookbook.

BLG kicks off International Women’s Day with DEI consultant Mante Molepo

There are power lunches, and then there are empowerment lunches, like the one hosted and sponsored Monday...

Party on the water: Ottawa Riverkeeper to host gala at new River House digs

Tickets will be going for an evening of first-rate food, drinks and live music, enjoyed in a spectacular setting and reputed to be one of the best parties of the season: the 2023 Riverkeeper Gala.

VIP opening of new wolf exhibit at Museum of Nature a howling good time

No full moon was required to get everyone excited Wednesday for the celebration of a new exhibit on wolves opening tomorrow at the Canadian Museum of Nature.

Now we’re on a roll: SnowBall soirée for Snowsuit Fund a smashing success

After nearly three years of COVID, the hugely popular winter bash was back Thursday and, boy, did it make up for lost time with this year’s party in support of the Snowsuit Fund.

Former Sens captain Daniel Alfredsson draws crowd to first Mayor’s Breakfast of the year

You had to move faster than a speeding slap shot to get a ticket to this morning’s Mayor's Breakfast featuring the greatest player in the history of the Ottawa Senators, Daniel Alfredsson.
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