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

The Foundation WCPD marks anniversary ahead of Ottawa Philanthropy Awards gala

Commonly known as ‘The Phils,’ awards take place at the Shaw Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

AOE Arts Council celebrates 30 years at carnival-themed Artinis

It was come one, come all to the greatest shindig in town. The AOE Arts Council hosted its carnival-themed signature soirée Thursday to raise funds and to

Nature Canada celebrates all-female initiative to protect the wild and connect kids to nature

It’s been scientifically proven that getting outside has a profound effect on the brain. For businesswoman Elizabeth Kilvert, the great outdoors is her favourite place to go when

DCR/Phoenix’s Cuckoo Kochar named Ottawa’s Outstanding Individual Philanthropist

When one thinks of philanthropy, it’s often associated with wealthy donors cutting big cheques for charity. However, some of Ottawa’s top business leaders have a

Redblacks coach urges Special Olympic athletes to ‘believe in yourself’ at charity breakfast

The oath taken by Special Olympic athletes is said to have originally come from the gladiators of Ancient Rome, as they entered the arena saying: “Let