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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.

Ottawa’s Alex Dorward fights pandemic blahs, raises funds by physically challenging himself to the max

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.

Gaelic footballers have festive fun singing Christmas carols for elderly at St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa

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

Ottawa Art Gallery kicks off online art auction with virtual VIP dinner parties

Annual fundraiser assists non-profit organization in offering free educational programs, tours, events and admission to Ottawa's municipal art gallery and cultural hub

Mark Motors: A driver for change in the Ottawa community

Giving back and supporting one another is also an important lesson the Mrak siblings hope to share with their 250 employees.

Trees of Hope for CHEO fundraiser brings magic of Christmas to Fairmont Château Laurier

Organizers switch to virtual, in-person hybrid event and move silent auction items online

Gary Zed launches holiday campaigns by giving $100K and issuing challenge for matching dollars

Campaigns to benefit Shepherds of Good Hope, Ottawa Mission, Food Bank, Boys and Girls Club — and local business owners

Adaptability, innovation and resilience rewarded at 2020 Best Ottawa Business Awards

Annual award ceremony goes virtual in its celebration of Ottawa’s most successful businesses and their leaders
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