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Gourmet on the Gridiron, presented by Site Preparation Limited, was held Monday night for its third time at the TD Place stadium at Lansdowne.

The new boutique has been “a project of love” for everyone involved, BBBSO executive director Susan Ingram said at Thursday night’s ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception held at 1547 Merivale Rd. in Emerald Plaza.

Guests heard of the exciting times ahead as the hospital begins building a new Carling Avenue campus with the goal of revolutionizing the future of health care.

Some 140 young professionals, entrepreneurs and small business owners were spotted after work on Thursday mingling on the rooftop patio outside of Bazille restaurant at upscale fashion retailer Nordstrom, located at the Rideau Centre.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, said Lianne Laing at Thursday morning’s launch of JUMP IN for Women’s Heart Health.

More than two years after watching his business go up in smoke, award-winning Ottawa chef Joe Thottungal was celebrating the grand reopening of Coconut Lagoon over the weekend.

“This evening is a reflection of so many women who have cultivated their passion for their work with outstanding results,” said WBN board president Victoria Stewart.

The event, now in its third year, is hosted by Ottawa tax lawyer Dean Blachford as a way of bringing professional chartered accountants together for a fun afternoon.

Many of those who know and admire the award-winning Ottawa-based entrepreneur came together Tuesday for a reception to celebrate her recent appointment to the Order of Canada — one of the country’s highest honours.

Agreement is expected to help firms grow their brands by allowing Seven Seals to break into the North American market while creating a path into Europe for Ottawa whisky-maker.