Social

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

Glamping the night away to raise $450K-plus for BGC Ottawa – and no bugs

Everyone was a happy camper at BGC Ottawa’s Glamping Gala, a sold-out fundraiser that brought 480 partygoers together for a night of food, drinks, dancing

Attendees swing their napkins to the beat of music

Proud To Be Bullyfree Gala raises the roof – and over $125k at evening bash

After a two-year hiatus, over 300 guests got dressed up last Saturday night to raise awareness for bullying prevention at the annual Proud To Be

Elmwood School Gala nets impressive $320K

At 186 attendees, it was a smaller crowd than in past years – but organizers wanted it that way, recognizing that the world is still

Blue Rodeo, Serena Ryder: Does Kinaxis know how to throw a party or what?

The evening was “one giant hug,” in the words of Kinaxis CEO John Sicard. “I think we needed this.”

Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala celebrates Daniel Alfredsson as 2022 Honorary Riverkeeper

For a crowd that probably hasn’t attended many big parties over the past two years, it certainly took to the Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala like a

A Garden Party in Barb’s Garden

The fundraiser for Ottawa Dance Directive allowed dancers and guests alike to share in heartfelt memory of Barbara McInnes, a community and fundraising leader, among