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

Calling all foodies: Embassy of France, Beckta dining & wine to partner for Goût de France benefit dinner

Embassy hosts launch reception to promote upcoming global celebration of French gastronomy

Three cheers for Christmas Cheer Breakfast for raising more than $106K for charity

Ontario Premier Doug Ford made an appearance at this year’s Christmas Cheer Breakfast, which was narrowly saved from cancellation thanks to MPP Lisa MacLeod

100 Women Who Care Ottawa stronger than ever as it passes $200K-mark in donations

Nearly 70 local charities have received funds from all-female philanthropic group over past five years

Make-A-Wish launches 24 Days of Wishes holiday campaign

More than 195 area children with life-threatening medical conditions on waiting list to have wishes granted

MBM IP Law recognizes 25-year anniversary in Ottawa with patent-worthy party

It’s no trade secret: MBM Intellectual Property Law had much to celebrate at a well-attended reception it hosted Thursday night to mark its quarter-of-a-century milestone

Trees of Hope for CHEO at the Fairmont Château Laurier makes it official: the holiday season is here

Hundreds gather for annual tree lighting ceremony and auction in support of Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario

In photos: Sens Soirée raises $239K for Ottawa youth

Ottawa Senators players stepped off the ice and into crisp suits at the Senators Soirée gala Saturday evening, which aims to get youth in the

Ashbury Ball nets roughly $250K for student financial assistance and school’s new state-of-the-art science wing

Ashbury College, a 700-student private school located in the exclusive neighbourhood of Rockcliffe Park, attracted some 350 attendees to its signature event