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

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

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