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OBJ Datebook: Here are some of the new year’s not-to-be-missed events

December Masquerade Charity Gala for CHEO 2025 What: Put on your finest attire and favourite mask to dance the night away and bid on auction

Franklin Holtforster, his wife Birgitte Alting-Mees and their sons have made a record-breaking $2.5 million donation to the Ottawa Food Bank. From left to right: Birgitte Alting-Mees; Frankling Holtforster; son Charles Holtforster; Ottawa Food Bank CEO Rachael Wilson; son Douglas Holtforster; and son Raymond Holtforster. Photo supplied.

Colliers Project Leaders founder, wife make record-breaking $2.5M donation to Ottawa Food Bank

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Colliers Project Leaders founder and former CEO Franklin Holtforster and his wife Birgitte Alting-Mees have donated $2.5 million to the Ottawa Food Bank, the largest

Auctioneer Ryan E. Watson at the Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala at Jacques-Cartier Park on May 21, 2025. Photo by Tia MacPherson.

Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala braves rainy weather at Jacques-Cartier Park

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The event: Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala The venue: Jacques-Cartier Park Seen in the crowd: Laura Reinsborough, Ottawa Riverkeeper CEO; Mayor Mark Sutcliffe; Evan Solomon, minister of

Giving Guide: Ottawa Riverkeeper

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What we do Ottawa Riverkeeper is a leading advocate for freshwater protection regionally and nationally. As a licensed member of the global Waterkeeper Alliance, we

Mark Carney, a strong supporter of the Ottawa Riverkeeper, helped the non-profit organization launch its public fundraising campaign, The Big River Give, at its Learning Lab in the NCC River House on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Ottawa Riverkeeper launches first major fundraising campaign, The Big River Give

This morning, Ottawa Riverkeeper CEO Laura Reinsborough, who also holds the title of Ottawa Riverkeeper, came together with campaign co-chair Geoff Green and their fellow

From left, Riverkeeper emeritus Meredith Brown with 2024 Honorary Riverkeeper and Canadian cave diver and explorer Jill Heinerth at the Riverkeeper Gala held at the NCC River House on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in support of Ottawa Riverkeeper. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Riverkeeper Gala raises $300K to help protect, improve Ottawa River

When the Ottawa Riverkeeper’s signature gala was first launched 11 years ago, it began with a fun boat cruise on the river. All these years

Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala raises $345K at new aquatic abode

As far as housewarming parties go, it doesn’t get much better than the one hosted by Ottawa Riverkeeper on Wednesday night.

Environmentalist Geoff Green on how Ottawa Riverkeeper is inspiring next generation of water leaders

Next week will mark the first time Ottawa Riverkeeper hosts a large gathering at its beautiful new headquarters, located at the freshly restored NCC River