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

Gold Hearts Gala raises $1.3M in support of the Ottawa Food Bank

On Friday, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier joined forces with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to host the inaugural Mayor’s Charity Ball, called the Gold Hearts Gala, held in support of the Ottawa Food Bank.

Women celebrate their roles in development of new Civic campus at City BuildHERS event

In the past few months, a parking garage has gone up near the intersection of Preston Street and Queen Elizabeth Driveway, the first of several structures that will be built on the site of The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus in the coming years.

Shepherds of Good Hope launches annual — but slightly different — Taste for Hope fundraiser

It’s been a tough few months for local charities such as Shepherds of Good Hope, but optimism reigns for 2025 as the organization prepares to host the 12th iteration of its flagship fundraiser this June.

Ottawa businesswomen gather for Powerplay event at Canadian Tire Centre

The Ottawa Senators may have been shut out by the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night, but for Ottawa businesswomen, it was still a night to remember.

Business leaders serve up hope during Shepherds’ holiday campaign

Ottawa business leaders spent the morning making sandwiches and serving beef stew at the Shepherds of Good Hope soup kitchen on King Edward Avenue as the organization prepares to wrap up the first iteration of a successful holiday campaign.

Sens foundation head re-engages corporate donors and sees opportunity in move downtown

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‘Novemburger’ is a hit — Here are the top three people’s choice burgers

A handful of Ottawa-area restaurants have been acknowledged for their part in the success of the United...

A cheery morning: Annual Christmas Cheer breakfast raises $150K for local charities

It was a full house at the annual Christmas Cheer Breakfast Friday morning, as local charities and business leaders gathered to kick off the holiday season with a good cause.