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Coverage of Ottawa’s major events and the city’s social scene including fundraising galas and important community causes. Check out our video coverage of Ottawa’s social happenings as well. OBJ Social is supported by Mark Motors and Marilyn Wilson Dream Properties Inc.

Ottawa Pickleball Classic: Hockey icons Chris Phillips, Daniel Alfredsson face off for Heart Institute

The second annual Ottawa Pickleball Classic for the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation witnessed an exciting showdown yesterday between two retired Ottawa Senators legends

It’s happy hour every hour at Martini Madness for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada

More than $100K was raised for research into Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis at the 17th annual Martini Madness fundraiser held at LAGO Bar and

ABLE2 board chair Nick Korhonen at The Westin hotel on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, alongside Evening in the Maritimes committee volunteers Danielle Demark and Jeff Snyder in what was Snyder's final year chairing the signature fundraiser. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Evening in the Maritimes reels in big crowd, raises $375K-plus for ABLE2

Last night’s Evening in the Maritimes bid fair winds and following seas to Jeff Snyder, a local community leader who’s captained ABLE2’s signature gala for

From left, Boost host Melissa Reeves, COO of Linebox Studio, YSB Foundation executive director Patti Murphy, La Vie Executive Health Centre co-founder, president and CEO Reham Sannoufi and Free Form Fitness CEO Ashley-Ann Lawrie at the Boost breakfast held at The Slayte on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Boost breakfast hosted by Melissa Reeves focuses on preventive health

On the roof-top playground of The Slayte, it really did feel like the sky’s the limit during the second annual Boost breakfast that Linebox Studio

Mental illness the focus of art preview, donation to Ottawa Art Gallery in memory of Charles-Eric Laperrière

This past Friday, friends and family came together at the Ottawa Art Gallery to mark the one-year anniversary since Laperrière, 31, tragically took his own

Labatt Cheers for Charity raises $30K for OSEG Foundation

Labatt Cheers for Charity raised $30,000 for OSEG Foundation, which provides opportunities for children and youth to play, learn and develop through sports.

From left, community and business leaders David Gourlay, Shawn Hamilton, Mary Taggart and Chris Taggart at the Rideau Club on Thursday, April 25, 2024, for a special fundraising event for Shepherds of Good Hope's new supportive housing residence and multi-use space at 216 Murray St. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Shepherds of Good Hope ally Shawn Hamilton: Tackling homelessness vital for downtown revitalization

Alleviating chronic homelessness by providing adequate housing and support not only helps the city’s ailing downtown core but aligns with the principle of doing “the

Turning loss into legacy: Maddy’s Gala for Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice

Small ripples can turn into mighty waves — much like the fundraiser that’s grown into the award-winning Maddy’s Gala in support of Roger Neilson Children’s

Cornerstone Housing for Women invited key partners to help it celebrate the opening of its new 46-bed supportive housing residence, 44 Eccles, located in Ottawa's West Centretown. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Cornerstone Housing for Women snips the ribbon for opening of 44 Eccles

Nothing says “fresh start” like an official ribbon cutting. It was a fun part of the grand opening celebration held Wednesday for Cornerstone Housing for

OMIC’s Melanie Brulée talks taking care of business at Capital Music Awards

It was a proud moment for Ottawa when local singer-songwriter and musician Talk was named Breakthrough Artist of the Year at last month’s Juno Awards.