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

Time flies when you’re having fun: Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards celebrate anniversaries

There was so much to celebrate at Bayview Yards on Tuesday, from milestone anniversaries to a multi-million-dollar funding announcement.

Big snowstorm, you say? Look who’s dancing up their own storm at fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer Canada

At least 130 people made it to The Dance for Her fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer Canada on Wednesday at Métropolitain Brasserie, despite a major winter snowfall that was brewing outside.

Coconut Lagoon party for fundraising professionals proves priceless

The social gathering attracted some 80 attendees, many of whom work in the charitable sector. There were also business leaders with a connection to non-profit groups.

Embassy of France welcomes new year with a sweet tradition

France’s new ambassador to Canada welcomed dozens of guests to the embassy on Sussex Drive for a reception that featured a special dessert: galette des rois, or kings’ cake.

Compass Rose celebrates New Year pointed in right direction

It was clear at the Compass Rose New Year’s Levée that the Ottawa-based public affairs firm doesn’t need a many resolutions; it needs only to stay the course in 2023.

Barbara Crook and Dan Greenberg Mental Health Centre brings hope to Queensway Carleton Hospital patients

It was years in the making but a community effort to vastly improve the mental health unit at the Queensway Carleton Hospital is achieving exactly what it set out to do.

Grinch Dinner raises $50K to help Shepherds of Good Hope serve hot meals this winter

In Ottawa, the Grinch Dinner has become as much a beloved holiday classic as the fictional green grump that first inspired it so many years ago.

Check out which prize-winning artists will have their work on display at new Ottawa Hospital campus

The first-time awards ceremony was held at the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) on Tuesday, handing out $40,000 worth of prizes to artists who will be featured at the future hospital campus.