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Chef Akira Back is opening his namesake restaurant in Ottawa in the new year. Photo supplied.

Michelin-starred chef Akira Back to bring high-end Japanese cuisine to Chateau Laurier

Michelin-starred chef Akira Back will introduce his namesake restaurant at the Chateau Laurier in the new year, bringing high-end, modern Japanese cuisine to Ottawa. “I’m

Notable Ottawa hotels and venues receive funding to improve accessibility for tourists

Ottawa, Top Stories, Tourism

Funding from Ottawa Tourism will help 10 local venues, including TD Place, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier and Brookstreet Hotel, improve accessibility.

Dave Walsh is KPMG's new Ottawa office managing partner. Photo provided by Dave Walsh.

People on the Move: Dave Walsh takes over as Ottawa office managing partner for KPMG

Ottawa, Human Resources, People on the Move, Top Stories

Dave Walsh has taken on a new role with KPMG Canada, becoming office managing partner in the National Capital Region, the company announced recently. Walsh

An aerialist pours champagne for a guest. Photo by Mia Jensen

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

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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

Canine ambassador Stewart (front) is the focus of a new children's book, launched Friday, June 28, 2024, at the Fairmont Château Laurier with, from left, illustrator Emelia Vincelette, hotel employee and author Lee Power, Fairmont Château Laurier general manager Geneviève Dumas and director of sales and marketing Lori Wagner. Photo by Caroline Phillips

How the Château Laurier’s dog became a literary star

The Fairmont Château Laurier’s canine ambassador is the focus of a charming new children’s book that’s raising money for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Ottawa At Home Magazine celebrates 20th anniversary with final issue

Mary Taggart, publisher and editor in chief of Ottawa At Home, had much to celebrate on Tuesday at a party she hosted to mark 20

Ottawa shines globally in Netflix series

Ottawa is featured in countless Christmas-themed movies and other made-for-TV films but, more often than not, it plays a substitute role for other cities.

The Château Laurier’s Catherine McLaughlin on imposter syndrome, volunteering and working in a ‘frickin’ castle every day’

Almost two months into the new role, Catherine McLaughlin feels acclimated enough to discuss her position. “I’m honestly loving it,” she said in an interview.