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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

University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation, Escape Manor team up to launch Hunt for Hearts scavenger hunt

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.

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.
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To help showcase the 2026 Forty Under 40 recipients, OBJ and the Ottawa Board of Trade produced several video profiles. In this video, we asked the Forty Under 40 recipients about what they like about living and doing business in Ottawa. Want to read more about the 2026 Forty Under 40? Check out OBJ’s June magazine, which includes features and profiles on all the recipients. Read the digital edition here: https://issuu.com/greatrivermedia/docs/obj_flagship_june_2026?fr=sMTU4NzkxNTQ5MjQ Nominations for 2027 will open in June. Check this website for updates: https://fortyunder40.smapply.io/prog/forty_under_40_online_nomination_process/ #FortyUnder40 #OttawaBusinessJournal #OttawaBoardOfTrade #OttawaBusiness #OttawaLeaders #BusinessCommunity #BehindTheScenes
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