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

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

Cheers to the Boys and Girls Club’s new Great Canadian Pub Night

Inaugural fundraiser brings crowds together in pub setting for fun and friendly night of food, music and drinks

Hope for Bahamas food and beverage benefit raises more than $60K for hurricane-affected area

As areas of The Bahamas continue to recover from Hurricane Dorian, Ottawa has been blessed with its own force of nature: groups of concerned residents