Rachael Wilson named new CEO of Ottawa Food Bank
Former head of communications and development at nonprofit is the first woman to hold top leadership position
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Rachael Wilson named new CEO of Ottawa Food Bank
Former head of communications and development at nonprofit is the first woman to hold top leadership position

OutCare Foundation gets people outdoors and active in support of home-based palliative care
The majority of Canadians report they’d prefer to die at home, rather in hospital, but just 15% manage to do so

Giving back to community a labour of love for employment lawyer Patrick Twagirayezu
Emond Harnden associate has become recognized across the city for his fundraising prowess.

Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa to provide new opportunities for low-income youth in Heatherington
Nonprofit organization embraces alternative fundraising options as it plans for new clubhouse in city’s south end

First-time event aims to get Ottawa residents outdoors safely to exercise, uncover fun clues, win prizes and support heart health.

Worldwide virtual prayer rally to be held for Rabbi Reuven Bulka after cancer diagnosis
‘Canada’s rabbi’ co-founded Kindness Week in Ottawa and spearheaded many events aimed at promoting tolerance and understanding among people of different faiths.

Entrepreneur to attempt marathon, three-day fasting, hour-long rope skipping, four-hour water submersion and, oh, he’s just getting started

All dressed up and nowhere to go: How Ottawa’s formalwear businesses are coping with COVID-19
E.R. Fisher Menswear, Sukhoo Sukhoo Khooture, Chapeaux de Madeleine adapting to restrictions on social gatherings, work-from-home trends

Gary Zed’s holiday campaign projected to pass $1M; extended through winter
Purchases of goods and services from Ottawa small businesses to help community’s most vulnerable.

Ottawa Gaels club has been distributing care packages to seniors in Ottawa Irish community during pandemic
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