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

Crowds flock to Infinity Convention Centre for reopening

The Infinity Convention Centre was filled with a collective sense of excitement and hope on Friday as 250 guests got as close as they could

Shepherds of Good Hope adds more supportive housing thanks to largest gift in its history from Singhal family

New facility on Montreal Road aids in stabilizing people in crisis through innovative harm-reduction services, such as its managed alcohol program.

Saunders Farm has a new cider house (and it rules)

With brighter days surely ahead for Saunders Farm, its owners gathered Saturday with provincial politicians and industry leaders at the charming rustic property to raise

KPMG’s Deirdre Hendrick to speak to compassion in workplace at The Royal’s Leaders for Mental Health Breakfast

Ten years ago, if someone had told KPMG Ottawa office manager Deirdre Hendrick that she would one day speak at the Royal Ottawa Foundation’s Leaders

Infinity Convention Centre back in business with galactic gala and Ottawa Celebrity Sports Dinner

The 20,000-square-foot facility has become one of the city’s go-to venues for social and corporate events since it first opened in October 2016.

Construction community hosts convoy of care for CHEO

Inaugural event coincides with $91,000 cheque presentation to CHEO Foundation and Roger Neilson House.

BGC Ottawa Morning Social hosts its only fundraiser of the year

Guess who woke up this morning feeling like a million bucks? BGC Ottawa. For the second year in a row, the nonprofit organization is believed

100 Men Who Care Ottawa holds outdoor September Social

They’re 100 Men Who Care to actually meet in person again. With more than 80 percent of Ottawa residents now double vaccinated against COVID-19, members

Head’s up: Purple Tie Gala tickets going fast

All proceeds from the event will help Cornerstone provide programs and services to vulnerable women in Ottawa who are homeless or at risk of homelessness