Shared Storage is the latest example in Ottawa of how the sharing economy movement is evolving in new directions.

Trademark registration startup Heirlume takes home $150K grand prize at inaugural event.

Longtime resident of capital region hopes record-breaking gift will inspire other wealthy entrepreneurs and business leaders to step up their game for the greater good.

Virtual gala to feature online auction, special performance by Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards

Ottawa born-and-raised entrepreneur builds one of fastest-growing companies at an astonishing rate

Fundraising goal reached through personal contributions and support from employers, family and friends

With winter approaching, many businesses are changing their service models

Gobble for Hope fundraiser asks public to get a meal, give a meal with donations matched by Keller Engineering

Ottawa Mission's signature Blue Door fundraising gala to go virtual on Nov. 7 with Downchild Blues Band, Dan Aykroyd, Colin James and others

Three-decade run at uOttawa culminates with two terms as business school’s dean

More than 5,000 people register in Ottawa for virtual walk or run in support of women's mental health

Annual event raises most amount of money to date despite switching to a virtual format due to COVID-19 pandemic

Funds raised from event will help compensate for nonprofit organization's cancellation of numerous fundraisers due to COVID-19

Help Us — Help Them — Help Us initiative supports struggling business community and CLK's efforts to enrich lives of vulnerable youth

Smith was founder and honorary chair of Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre that helps youth and family members with addiction, mental health and counselling services

Nonprofit leader to promote Cancer Foundation's support for local research and essential cancer coaching programs for cancer patients and their families.

Popular benefit was originally slated to take place in May but had to be rescheduled due to COVID-19.

“Everyone really came together,” organizer Charlie Saikaley told OBJ.social during Wednesday night's event.

Business competitors are banding together to help organizations hold social gatherings while respecting public health rules.

Fundraiser in support of local women's shelter looks to maintain momentum from last year's inaugural edition despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Knowing the difference that we can make in people’s lives is a huge responsibility; it weighs on me much more than I thought it would.'

Retail shop to serve as community hub by bringing people and nature together through hobby of backyard bird feeding

Organizers bring fundraiser to sponsors, ticket holders through food, drinks, activities and virtual auction

‘I want to help spark a little joy and creativity’

Former TV host brings more than 20 years' experience of community outreach and storytelling to new role

New chief executive sets sights on leading non-profit organization to even greater heights

After decades of hard work and hustle, Shannon Gorman finds herself exactly where she wants to be

Three decades on, CEO Kathryn Tremblay writes new chapter for excelHR

Infinity Convention Centre laid off staff Monday while four of five hotels, under same ownership, continue to run

23rd annual CHEO For The Kids gala dinner among numerous springtime charity events and activities to be cancelled or postponed in Ottawa

Members of Ottawa Gatineau Hotel Association have been dropping off food for non-profit organization dedicated to serving homeless men and women

Coronavirus outbreak has led to restaurants and bars shutting down with the exception of takeout, delivery services

You can’t keep the Irish down, that much was clear at the annual Irish Canadian Luncheon hosted Friday, March 13 by the Heart & Crown in the ByWard Market.

Guest speaker Komal Minhas takes advantage of video-conferencing option to curb coronavirus concerns

Gala evening hosted by CTV's Ben Mulroney, Megan Shaw raises $500K for patient care, mental health research

Annual event celebrates social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women throughout history and in modern day

Non-profit organization to open a brand new 42-unit supportive housing facility on Montreal Road this fall

Funds helped world-class facility for cardiovascular care with construction costs, new equipment, research and Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre

Proceeds from elegant arts benefit to help more young people foster knowledge and appreciation for music

A well-respected partner with PwC who went public last year with her multiple sclerosis condition was honoured Friday at an inaugural luncheon hosted by the MS Society of Canada

Proceeds to help Ottawa's only second-stage shelter with much-needed upgrades to wireless networking technology and security camera systems

Alice and her zany collection of friends played a starring role in this year’s Ottawa Children’s Gala, held Saturday night at the Infinity Convention Centre

One of the best things about attending Ottawa Riverkeeper functions is that they're always within sight of the Ottawa River, the beautiful and powerful body of water that the grassroots charity is

Hundreds of supporters from Ottawa business community participate in popular fundraiser at Mont Ste. Marie

Left tired and ‘uninspired’ by broadcasting gig, former morning show host gains new sense of purpose with health- and wellness-focused podcast

Cast members are put to the test as they take to the stage together for their first time, without prior group rehearsals

Final four winners of a Businesswoman of the Year Award to be revealed at gala dinner on April 23rd

Third annual charity hockey game for DIFD (Do If For Daron) raises highest amount to date

Canada has third-highest youth suicide rate in industrialized world; one in five Ontario youth suffers mental health problems

Proceeds go toward programs that enhance care and contribute to health and well-being of residents at long-term care home

Second annual benefit dinner raises $34,000 for Ottawa-based, volunteer-run Freedom Dog Rescue

Annual ‘Toast to Success’ business dinner hosted by student-run The Entrepreneurs’ Club at National Arts Centre

Ski event remains largest single fundraiser for local charity that gives out-of-town families dealing with a sick child a place to stay close to CHEO

Inaugural gala raises funds for Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition's fight against redevelopment of Kanata Golf and Country Club

What emerged from a recent three-blokes-at-a-bar night was a fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer Canada held this past Thursday

Ambassador Stefan Pehringer hosts Austrian embassy reception for organizers, sponsors of upcoming event

First-time event combines hockey and high-tech with Bollywood at TD Place arena

Growing popularity of annual benefit results in most successful night for pediatric respite and palliative care home

Annual benefit draws sold-out crowd for neighbourly night of food and drinks at Glebe Community Centre

Social evening with young professionals helps to strengthen Jewish programs and services

Nine area chefs donate time and food for benefit dinner to help provide 42,000 meals for homeless this winter

Embassy hosts launch reception to promote upcoming global celebration of French gastronomy

A second-generation member of Ottawa’s first family of jewelry retail, Stephanie Appotive shines in her role as co-owner of Howard Fine Jewellers

Ontario Premier Doug Ford made an appearance at this year's Christmas Cheer Breakfast, which was narrowly saved from cancellation thanks to MPP Lisa MacLeod

Nearly 70 local charities have received funds from all-female philanthropic group over past five years

More than 195 area children with life-threatening medical conditions on waiting list to have wishes granted

It’s no trade secret: MBM Intellectual Property Law had much to celebrate at a well-attended reception it hosted Thursday night to mark its quarter-of-a-century milestone in Ottawa

Hundreds gather for annual tree lighting ceremony and auction in support of Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

Ashbury College, a 700-student private school located in the exclusive neighbourhood of Rockcliffe Park, attracted some 350 attendees to its signature event

Inaugural fundraiser brings crowds together in pub setting for fun and friendly night of food, music and drinks

As areas of The Bahamas continue to recover from Hurricane Dorian, Ottawa has been blessed with its own force of nature: groups of concerned residents wanting to help

Just as one might expect, there were a lot of perfectly straight, white smiles at the Ottawa Dental Society’s 7th Annual President’s Gala held at the Shaw Centre on Saturday night

Current Jeopardy! champ Andrew Thomson among 1,350 attendees to participate in 25th anniversary event

Fundraiser features inspiring story of troubled young man who redeemed himself through The Mission's Food Services Training Program

Seven generous and caring individuals, groups and businesses recognized Wednesday night at the 25th Annual AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards

Not even the first big early-season snowfall that blanketed our city Monday night could keep 800 people away from the Jewish National Fund of Ottawa’s Negev Dinner

Ninth annual benefits returns to Andaz Ottawa hotel in ByWard Market in aid of the hungry and homeless

Sold-out gala raises all-time high of $155K for non-profit organization that improve lives of economically disadvantaged children and youth in Ottawa area

The KNBA boss credits support of family and friends – as well as a strong work ethic – for helping her meet challenges head on

Daniel Alfredsson, Sharon Johnston, John Ruddy, Shirley Greenberg, Gordon Cudney among long list of leaders honoured with a special award

14th Annual Steel Toes and Stilettos Gala returns to Shaw Centre for fun night of auctions, prizes, dinner and music

Annual dinner moves to new location, Infinity Convention Centre, and attracts crowd of 800-plus

Outgoing Ottawa Hospital CEO gave a positive and inspiring message about the future of health care in the capital

Fourth annual fundraiser supports cancer-coaching programs and clinical trials and research into deadly disease

If odometers measured years instead of mileage, they'd have reached 60 for Mark Motors Group, a top luxury car dealership in Ottawa

White-collar professionals step into ring to fight after nine months of training and fundraising

Embassy of France hosts VIP reception for organizers and sponsors of The Ottawa Hospital's upcoming gala

Jeff Clarke’s environmental services firm punching above its weight as young CEO builds on late father’s business legacy

Local office of global commercial real estate and investment services firm hosts anniversary party on the eve of Ottawa Real Estate Forum

Claridge Homes founder Bill Malhotra matches grand total to help raise $102K for mental health cause

Seven philanthropy awards to be handed out to individuals, groups and businesses during dinner on November 13th

Philanthropists Janice and Earle O'Born make largest gift ever of $10 million to NAC

Rockable Hours benefit pays tribute to the late Ian Kerr, former law prof at uOttawa and supporter of fundraiser

Funds to give increased access to supportive housing and services to "much too long" waiting list of people living with mental illness

It was the largest turnout yet for the event, with more than 200 attendees at the Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar in the ByWard Market

World-renowned expert on wild chimpanzees in Africa is honoured with RCGS Gold Medal for her work in environmental awareness and activism

Piano-playing physician Carol Wiebe and singing cardiac surgeon Fraser Rubens explore connection between music and medicine

It was time to roll out the barrel, roll out the barrel of funds, for the University of Ottawa Heart Institute as a sold-out crowd of supporters gathered at Bier Markt on Wednesday night

The gala grossed $464,127 toward the west-end hospital’s $6-million Hopes Rising campaign to expand and renovate its acute mental health unit

Benefit dinner and auction aids the Ottawa arts organization and its community engagement and education programming

Well-regarded Ottawa tax lawyer leaves Big Four accounting world behind to launch new family enterprise advisory service

Cornerstone Housing for Women’s inaugural Purple Tie Gala was full style and splendour, with a light dose of comic relief, as partygoers turned out to the Ottawa Art Gallery on Saturday n

The charity golf event raised nearly $760,000 in honour of Ottawa business leader Mike McCann, who passed away in February

Fire and ice — two opposing elements of nature — are great on their own but put them together and you get something really spectacular, as in the Lumière ‘Fire & Ice’ Charity Gala.

Organizers hold kick-off reception at Thyme & Again for upcoming fall gala at Infinity Convention Centre

Primary reserve infantry regiment holds change of command parade over the weekend at Cartier Square Drill Hall

Inaugural fundraiser features Shopify COO Harley Finkelstein as surprise guest DJ

It may be the oldest hospital, with the oldest patients, but Bruyère Continuing Care is out to change the future of aging with new and innovative technologies.

Law firm donates prize money from inaugural charity event to Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation and CHEO

Gourmet on the Gridiron raises funds to provide children and youth the opportunity to play, learn and develop through sports

West-end BIA presents fourth-annual summer street festival full of free entertainment and activities

If you told the new football recruits seen hustling down the field of TD Place on Friday night that they run like a girl, throw like a girl and even tackle like a girl, it would be a total compliment

Organizers have really raised the bar with a creative new soirée that promotes the equestrian sport of show jumping, while also helping out the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation

Embassy hosts outdoor reception for 1,700 guests to celebrate France's national holiday

Bruyère Foundation seeks donations for purchase of medical equipment not funded by provincial government

What a warm reception the U.S. Embassy gave to its Canadian friends during its annual Fourth of July celebrations in Ottawa.

Popular fundraiser continues each Wednesday in July at local lawn bowling club

Sports celebrities, business leaders, horse-jumping athletes to compete in obstacle course at Wesley Clover Parks

Paul Meek has created one of the capital’s most recognizable local beverage brands – although the ‘original goal’ he set out for the brewery nearly a decade ago remains elusive

Big Rig Brewery, Bridgehead Coffee, La Bottega Nicastro, Zak’s Diner ready to board new concession program

Hotel plans to get its own dog, revamp food and beverage, offer chauffeured car service and extend outdoor patio season

Former governor general David Johnston shared his stories, wisdom and insight with a crowd of about 150 people Tuesday at The Kindness of Strangers fundraiser for Refugee 613

While jazz is famous for its improvisation, organizers of the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival have no interest in doing it solo as they deal with a last-minute loss in provincial government funding

Canadian singer, cultural dancers wow sold-out crowd at signature fundraiser for Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health

Company consents to public announcement in order to boost awareness, inspire future philanthropy

Jensen to return to Hamilton to join family after completing five-year term as president

Outgoing executive director retires this month after 28 years at local organization

Members of Ottawa's restaurant community gathered at Queen St. Fare on Tuesday night to celebrate the largest-ever expansion launch in Mealshare history

Sold-out charity golf tournament raises $268K in support of patient care and mental health research

Ringside for Youth has officially retired as the undefeated and undisputed heavyweight champion, earning its title after helping so many kids in the Ottawa community

Not only did the National Arts Centre have a big birthday on Sunday but it invited absolutely everyone to come out and help celebrate the 50-year milestone.

Popular elimination draw results in Bells Corners businessman Jim Sourges winning a brand new luxury car

In sports, it’s considered a virtue to go out at the top of one’s game.

Throughout her career, Beverley McLachlin has always had both oars in the water, as they say.

It was a tad chilly but at least the rain stopped in time for a special reception hosted Tuesday night by the YMCA-YWCA National Capital Region at one of the best outdoor patios in town,

They say it takes less than 30 seconds to make a first impression, which is why it's so important to always put your best foot forward.

Some lawyers seek acquittals.  Others dream of Tony awards.  Who would you rather spend an evening with?

Cue the ocean waves and the foghorn sounds.

Some 230 supporters of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre saddled up Thursday and headed to the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne for the fifth annual western-themed benefit to build

It's spring, and with it comes — along with the heady scent of a federal election in the air — that rare and special night in Ottawa when politicians put aside their party differences and

On the Ottawa seafood scene, Jim Foster is what you’d call a big fish.

Even as he battles pancreatic cancer, television legend Alex Trebek was in great spirits during his visit to the nation’s capital Monday for the official opening of the R

Ottawa’s real estate and development business leaders turned out by the truck load Thursday to help Hobin Architecture celebrate its 40th anniversary.

An opera singer, a photographer, a marketing agency and a well-respected arts leader were among the individuals honoured at the Ottawa Arts Council’s awards ceremony — the one night a yea

Dining with the Ambassadors is the kind of fundraiser that proves the strength of a community isn't measured by its big homes and fancy cars but by the positive and healthy social relatio

There was a speakeasy operation in Ottawa on Saturday night and — if you can keep it hush-hush – we’ll disclose to you its not-so-secret location: Elmwood School.

Female trailblazer Maureen McTeer now officially has the key to do what she's been doing all along on her own — opening closed doors for women everywhere.

The Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa's new Tomlinson Family Foundation Clubhouse is a lot like a Joni Mitchell song, in reverse: They unpaved a parking lot and put up a paradise.

Attendees of the 2019 Ottawa Tourism Awards got a chance to shed their boring business suits and make a statement — one that was both proud and plaid — as this year's gala dress code called for red

Even with wet, grey skies, the views from the new observatory tower at Zibi are impressive.

It was a proud and historic moment for Carleton University on Wednesday as it celebrated the successful close of its campaign to raise $300 million.

For those who love a man, or woman, in uniform, the Army Ball was the place to be on Saturday night as Canada’s military came dressed in their finest for the black-tie gala held at the Hi

Just as a woman gets better with age, so do the BYAs.

It was to Infinity and beyond for CHEO's 22nd annual For the Kids Auction as the region’s pediatric hospital brought its signature gala to the Infinity Convention Centre this year.

Determined not to let the sacrifices made by thousands of Canadian soldiers more than a century ago be forgotten, the Embassy of France in Ottawa maintained its tradition this week of hos

No second opinion was required; all the medical experts agreed that the annual Dancing with the Docs fundraising dinner has become one of the most entertaining galas in town.

It was all about the blood, sweat and beers on Thursday night at the Heart & Crown pub in the ByWard Market, where organizers, competitors and alumni of Fight for the Cure came togeth

Christyn Cianfarani has always felt like one of the guys.

Library and Archives Canada is typically a place for quiet research, but there was no need to "shush" anyone Tuesday as it honoured five distinguished Canadians.

The Shaw Centre was alive with the sound of music on Saturday as the 22nd edition of the Viennese Winter Ball: Spring Celebration whirled its way through the nation’s capital with gracefu

The night had hardly begun when party-goers took it to the dance floor to whoop it up during the 8th Annual Proud To Be Bullyfree Gala held Friday night at Brookstreet Hotel.

Making it through an entire meal without being able to see a single thing can be quite a humbling experience.

It all started with a mother who couldn’t help but notice that her baby was failing to reach important milestones in his development.

Everyone was happy as a clam at the French Embassy on Thursday as Ambassador Kareen Rispal hosted a one-of-a-kind Goût de France / Good France gastronomic experience in support of

Making a pitch to total strangers may sound like something that happens in a conference room full of business suits — not in a packed tavern of guys with pints and pizza.

Ottawa lawyer Katie Black is a rock star.

It was standing room only in Ottawa City Council Chambers on Friday as close to 500 people came out for Jane Philpott’s keynote address on the importance of gender balanc

If you were in a New York state of mind Thursday, the Infinity Convention Centre was the place to be. That’s where St.

Everybody's got to eat, so why not eat really well, make it more fun by doing it together, and raise some funds for charity while you're at it?

There are so many novel things about Dining in the Dark, including the fact that you can eat with your fingers  — even lick them clean if you want — and none of the other dinner guests wi

The 16th Annual Inspiration Awards Gala for the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health offered up a bit of magic, a lot of hope and a very special performance from Canadian singer-song

Camp Fortune did an excellent job of living up to its prosperous name Thursday.

Some of Ottawa’s most outstanding female business professionals were recognized for their hard work, perseverance and success during a cocktail reception hosted Tuesday night at Lago Bar

Maddy’s Gala — started by a pair of grieving parents looking to give back to a children's hospice that helped them in their darkest hours — has blossomed into a beautiful and bountiful ev

In the crowded and competitive restaurant business, 10 years is a lifetime.

Hundreds of kids living in Ottawa’s most populated community housing neighbourhood will now have the opportunity to learn a variety of sports at the Rideau Sports Centre as a result of a

There was nary a boring black dress in sight at the African Day on the Hill Gala, which infused energy and life into the downtown core on Saturday night with live cultural performances, A

With more than a foot of fresh snow and mild temperatures awaiting, some 250 members of Ottawa’s business community got to be ski bums for a day at Mont Ste.

If anybody knows about Stayin’ Alive, it’s the Ottawa Senators.

You could feel a warm glow of optimism at this year’s Kaleidoscope of Hope Soirée: Start A Fire as organizers shone a critical light on an often dark issue — youth mental health and teen

We’ve all been there: staring blankly into the abyss of our closet, feeling like we have nothing to wear.

Hayley Thompson called it love at first sight.

Assent Compliance CEO Andrew Waitman usually spends his Wednesday nights at an Ottawa boxing gym.

I can't tell you how many times I've scurried past the Embassy Hotel & Suites without taking much notice of it. Not anymore.

BDO Canada LLP welcomed more than 200 clients, business contacts and colleagues to an open house it hosted Thursday to show off its gleaming new downtown office space, located in Minto Pl

Constitution Square was the place to be Tuesday for those about to rock, and for those who just like rocks.

Young hockey players will get a chance to test their passing skills with members of the Ottawa 67’s, but it will be with salt shakers and bread baskets rather than with hockey pucks.

Sometimes, if you really want to get ahead, you have to break from the pack.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot then it very well might be time to reconnect with them through a wee dram and a good blather at a Robbie Burns Day dinner.

So delectable was the food and so hungry was the crowd that this year’s Taste in the Glebe was all about producing zero waste in more ways than one.

In response to Canada’s opioid crisis, the federal government has issued a $1 million challenge to find better ways to detect toxic substances — such as the highly potent fentanyl — in st

The packing of holiday food hampers ran so smoothly on Thursday that even Santa’s workshop now seems — by comparison — slow, inefficient and destined for automation.

You could hear the crisp sound of skates on ice, mixed with children’s voices and laughter, as a large crowd of residents turned out Sunday for the grand opening of Rockcliffe Park's new 

Ottawa’s young Jewish professionals came together to light the menorah and get the party started at the Chanukah Ball hosted Saturday night by the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Emerging Generation

What began as a bitterly cold walk to a charity breakfast in predawn darkness soon turned into the stunning sight of a 40-foot Christmas tree, with twinkling lights, on prominent display

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Nobody’s saying that the YSB SleepOUT for Youth — where participants spend a night outdoors in sub-zero temperatures — compares to the authentic experience of living on the streets.

Thank goodness for pictures, because no amount of words could paint just how beautiful the farewell dinner was for Marc Mayer, outgoing director and CEO of the National G

It almost felt like Trivia Night at the Embassy of France on Tuesday, to the extent that one couldn't imagine anyone departing the premises that evening without having acquired additional

Moustache mania came to a smooth end Saturday night as participants of the annual Movember men's health campaign went under the razor while at Ottawa's Movember Gala, held at Overflow Bre

What farewell gift do you give a woman whose job for the past 15 years has been to protect, promote and improve the Ottawa River? How about a canoe, for paddling off into the sunset.

Katherine Cooligan, regional managing partner of Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG), was celebrated Tuesday night for inspiring, mentoring and encouraging other women to rise to

It was an evening full of elegance, grace and timeless style as the Fairmont Château Laurier brought together all the very best parts of Christmas and presented them Monday night in one b

For a disease that can be extremely lonely and isolating, there was no shortage of partygoers looking to mingle the night away at the 13th annual Martini Madness benefit held in support o

Even if winter won’t allow us to simply waltz into spring, organizers of the Viennese Winter Ball most certainly can — and will.

The Infinity Convention Centre was fit for an Indian emperor (and empress!) on Saturday night as it offered all the wonderful sights, sounds and tastes of India while serving as host venue for Ashb

Ottawa accountants got the chance to shed their reputation as cautious, risk-averse beancounters while hosting their popular Grand Casino: Betting Against Cancer charity event.

Normally when you walk through The Ottawa Mission's blue front doors, you enter an old downtown building that provides basic services, like food and shelter, to those in need.

Every day, there are business leaders and ordinary people who are "quietly and conscientiously" working behind the scenes to make our city a better place to live.

Patricia Barr grew up in a household where success was defined almost exclusively by the pursuit of respectable, white-collar jobs.

Daniel Alfredsson got a hero’s welcome as he took to the stage Tuesday night as this year’s honouree of the Jewish National Fund of Ottawa’s Negev Dinner, held at the Inf

Make-A-Wish was on the receiving end of a dream come true, for a change, after being selected as the beneficiary of the 8th annual SHARE Party, hosted by the Malhotra Family Foundation.

It's called An Unlikely Pairing but the signature gala for Christie Lake Kids has become a knockout combo, year after year, as its raises significant funds while also heightening awareness over the

Hundreds came together Saturday night to build home ownership for low-income working families, one brick at a time, at Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa's 13th annual Steel Toes and Sti

Supporters of the Ottawa Art Gallery got together Thursday to celebrate a new partnership with local developer David Choo in the upscale, chic sales centre for his new bo

When judicial trailblazer Beverley McLachlin first entered the workforce she was faced with a top-down leadership style dominated by white men who pretty much all walked, talked and thoug

The Ottawa Hospital has more than 11,000 patients taking part in hundreds of clinical trials to develop and test new experimental treatments.

Candles, sparklers and lamps lit up this year's Diwali Fundraiser and Awards Gala.

The smell of bacon wafting through the air was probably the best savoury reminder of what Saturday’s Spark Soirée was all about: making sure no child in Ottawa starts their school day hun

If the old saying is true, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know," then the place to be Thursday was at United Way Ottawa’s annual networking extravaganza, Schmoozefest.

It won’t be long until some 700 corporate and community leaders come together under one big, beautiful roof for The Ottawa Hospital Gala and its celebration of the life-changing medical r

By unanimous decision, the 2018 Fight for the Cure clinched this year's title of most thrilling charity event.

Famed Canadian chef and restaurateur Michael Bonacini flew into town to lend his culinary star power to a $1,000-a-plate benefit dinner for The Ottawa Hospital, held Thur

Rudi Asseer doesn’t do things in half measures.

Cornerstone Housing for Women is closing in on a $1.9-million campaign to put a safe, affordable roof in Westboro over the heads of 42 homeless women or women at-risk of homelessness.

Legendary Motown singer Diana Ross showed off her penchant for glamour and gowns as she took a concert hall packed with people on a nostalgic trip down memory lane at thi

Nothing beats heading to the countryside on the weekend to revel in the open spaces, fresh air and slower pace of life, especially when the half-hour-or-so drive from downtown Ottawa take

Guests danced late into the night at Broadway for Bruyère, an annual signature gala that featured party after party, plus primo seats Thursday to see the School of Rock musical at the National Arts

Soirée Salus, an annual gala for community mental health services, has come a long way over these past five years, growing from a small, grassroots gathering into a fundraising tour de force.

If you’ve ever met Ottawa businessman Robert Merkley, president of Merkley Supply, there’s a good chance he’s tried to recruit you to join his team for The Ottawa Hospita

As Friday night’s tornado tore through parts of Ottawa, it looked like the annual rock concert for the Ottawa Food Bank was going to become an acoustic by candlelight show.

Some 120 partygoers celebrated the last few days of summer by escaping into the private backyard oasis belonging to Ottawa businessman Aik Aliferis for Tuesday's inaugura

The splendiferous spirit of the late Jeanne Fuller – matriarch of the Thomas Fuller Construction family – lived on at her eponymous Red Dress charity golf tournament held

How do you know you've thrown a truly great party? When guests arrive early and leave late.

It seems like summer got another persuasive and personal invite to attend this year's Lumière Gala because the weather was once again perfect for the annual charity event held in support

So much was happening in Canada back in 1918, from our troops returning home from the First World War to most women finally getting the right to vote, federally.

Inaugural gala in mid-November will support The Ottawa Mission's training program in food services

As far back as Katherine Cooligan can remember, she wanted to be a lawyer.

Hundreds of Ottawa families took part Sunday night in a new youth anti-bullying walk led by Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson and his wife Melinda –

The fall fundraising season is around the corner, bringing with it a whirlwind of glitzy galas, cocktail soirées and awards dinners that start sometime after Labour Day and show no signs

Harley Finkelstein, the chief operating officer of Ottawa e-commerce giant Shopify, knows all ab

The Ottawa Redblacks were back on their home turf Friday night and the only thing they had to worry about fumbling was perhaps a fork.

Anyone who believes that ladies’ lunches are full of stylish socialites idling the afternoon away with vapid conversations clearly hasn't been to Ladies Who Lunch Ottawa, organized by

On a rooftop terrace overlooking the village of Westboro, the sun was shining, the drinks were flowing, the tunes were spinning and, best of all, everybody was pumped over the fact that a

Music lovers got a little sneak listen of what’s to come at Ottawa Chamberfest in one of the most stunning embassies around.

Most people want to make a difference in the world but aren’t always sure where to start.

One of the oldest lawn bowling clubs around has rolled out the grassy green carpet to a whole new generation of participants looking to bowl, bond and banter their Wednesday nights away t

Polo fans gathered for a nail-biter of a charity match that saw the women take a whack at trying to beat the men during Saturday's 4th annual Polo in the Park.

Over a raised glass of good ol' Kentucky bourbon, U.S.

We can probably all think back to that sense of accomplishment we got in childhood after we created something with our own hands – even if it was nothing more than a lopsided clay ashtray

Big Daddy’s is back and, when you have a name that suggests such largeness, only a massive pair of scissors would do for its ribbon cutting at Monday's festive grand opening party.

Evening of cultural dance and auction bidding nets $160K for Aboriginal health centre in Vanier

It’s an incredible story of hope and inspiration filled with a mixed bag of emotions for popular Ottawa personality Stu Schwartz, whose life was saved two years ago by a

Spirits were bright, like the mid-morning sun that shone down Tuesday on the groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on the Nicol Building, future home for Carleton University's S

All the long hours, stress and sacrifices that go into building a business or career finally seemed worth it for the 40 young entrepreneurs and professionals honoured at a business awards dinner he

All that was missing was a round of mimosas at the Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa’s anniversary breakfast celebrating 30 years of sending thousands of children to summer camp while h

Anybody and everybody involved in the first major fundraiser for the new OSEG Foundation deserves a round of high fives and fist bumps for pulling off a tremendously successful event.

It takes a big man to admit failure, even if the failure is nothing more than failed retirement.

It was a night full of political knockouts, but just as exciting as the Ontario election were the punches and jabs b

The idea of entering a towering office building, only to be swept away to the charming French countryside, is no longer the stuff of silly daydreams.

Reception draws 350 guests, celebrates theme of 'service' to businesses and broader community

Don’t blame the butler, blame his lawyer, because behind every suspicious character in Agatha Christie's The Rule of Three is a member of the Ottawa legal community standing up there on t

An Ottawa food bank, known for thinking outside the box, selected the Innovation Centre at Bayview Yards — which is also about exploring new ideas — as the venue to hold its fifth annual

If you're looking for a party that's really going to float your boat, try the annual Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala.

What has evolved into a network of vibrant entrepreneurs connecting, sharing ideas and elevating their businesses together got its start in the most unusual and unlikely of ways: bonding

Ottawa Business Journal among award recipients

Clearly, generosity is in season. The Queensway Carleton Hospital reaped a bumper crop of support at its fabulous spring soirée, held Thursday out at the award-winning Saunders Farm.

There had to be something in the air at this year’s Evening in the Maritimes. You could feel it, like salty sea spray on one's face.

Inaugural gathering features talks from female CEOs of The Urban Element, ONFE

It was cowboy hats’ off to Dave Smith, the legendary community builder behind the construction of a brand new residential treatment facility for youth.

A parade of adopted pets stole the show, along with everyone’s hearts, at the 2018 Ottawa Humane Society Garden Party held at the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne on Wednesday.

Sandra Tisiot is a savvy businesswoman, a mom and a former professional dancer.

Most people approaching their 50s start thinking of retirement. Embarking on a new career in a new domain was not part of the master plan for Françoise Gagnon.  

8th annual Stepping Out fundraiser features cultural theme, return of popular shoe competition

Politics and the Pen is one of those rare and special occasions in Ottawa where some of our country’s most influential figures come together for drinks and dinner, enjoyed with a few good

Thriving caterer and food shop expands business by revamping former beer store on Carling Avenue

Making it to half a century does deserve more than just cake and ice cream.

More than 250 community leaders devoted an  hour of their day to learn about the progress the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa is making to ensure all children and youth in our community are

“Closed for private event” read the sign outside of Schad, an upscale boutique on Sussex Drive that caters to Ottawa’s coolest and most cosmopolitan client

Perhaps it was Ottawa musician Glenn Nuotio who best summed up what any ordinary person might have felt on the eve of Alex Munter’s birthday: grossly inadequate.

The story of how Keynote Group founders Donna Baker and James Baker came together to create the fastest-growing Ottawa-based recruitment agency can be traced back to a freak snowstorm in

The scene at the Ottawa Art Gallery opening night gala felt like a Renoir — swarming with happy people — and all mutually thrilled to be enjoying one of most anticipated celebrations of t

It seems like only yesterday I was watching the screening of Sarah Polley’s Stories We Tell at the World Exchange Plaza movie theatre while dipping into a bag of licorice.

The school gymnasium at Elmwood was transformed into a dazzling delight as parents and supporters came together Saturday for the 29th annual "Dare to Dream" Elmwood Gala.

The WBN Businesswoman of the Year Awards Gala was full of hugs, tears of joy and expressed gratitude as it honoured 12 Ottawa women for their entrepreneurial and professional achievements

Ottawa lawyer Lisa Langevin had the time of her life at last year’s Fight for the Cure charity boxing gala.

A Taste for Life is the little fundraiser that could, climbing mountains of stigma and discrimination to reach 20 years of helping individuals and families in our community living with HI

Thyme & Again is cooking up something new and exciting – a major expansion of its catering services and meals-to-go business.

A team that sorts together, comports together.

Business partners also own Hampton Inn by Hilton, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Residence Inn by Marriott as well as the Infinity Convention Centre.

It’s down to the finishing touches on a newly built hotel that’s going to help transform an entire city block into a bustling social and cultural hub for visitors and residents alike.

Elvis may have left the building but stepping up in his absence was Dr.

Tournament raises $217K for Ottawa Senators Foundation

Noon-hour gathering at law office features female role model Janice McDonald

The last time Chris Knight threw a big Gusto party was almost four and a half years ago, to celebrate the launch of his new food and lifestyle specialty channel.

At an age when most young adults are getting their working feet wet, Stayci Keetch was already holding down a job as a television production manager and learning everything there is to kn

What a relief that the charity skiathon for the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa made a big splash, figuratively speaking only — not literally.

International Women’s Day is a lot like birthday celebrations that end up stretching out over a month because it’s so hard to bring all of one’s busy friends, from so many different groups, togethe

A decaying millionaire's country mansion brought back to life as a luxury boutique hotel and restaurant in Gatineau Park welcomed its first group of guests Saturday night in convincing an

They say it’s rude to take pictures of people while they’re eating, but what choice does a paparazzi girl have at an epic foodie event like A Taste for Hope, where everyone is chowing down on delec

You know a restaurant is doing something right when it’s packed on a Monday night.

St. Patrick's Day arrives early at ByWard Market pub for sold-out event

A trio of trailblazing female diplomats dished out sage career advice during an International Women’s Day Breakfast Reception hosted Thursday by Mayor Jim Watson at Ottawa City Hal

Winner chosen by most online votes from Ottawa Life magazine readers

“I love this job; I really do,” Catherine Cano says passionately from her downtown corner office, with its imposing view of nearby Parliament Hill.

Move over Oscars, there’s a better awards ceremony full of glitz and glam, scintillating speeches and even an envelope mixup to keep people on their toes.

There’s nothing glamorous about something as lonely and isolating as mental illness – except for that one night a year when Ottawa’s business and community leaders come together to celebrate those

This was no ordinary retirement dinner.

It’s not every day that a partner at a multinational law firm openly acknowledges living with depression.

Mercedes dealership Star Motors of Ottawa cleared out its showroom Tuesday night to make room for the large social gathering it hosted for finalists of this year's

Peter Stewart has made a career out of helping businesses succeed.

Last fall’s Diwali Gala was an extravaganza of lights, music and dance held at a fan

It’s surprising what a group of Ottawa chefs were able to whip up for Operation Come Home’s 3rd annual Poor Chefs Competition, while relying on a budget of only three bucks and a couple of items on

If you attended Carleton University in the mid ’80s, you were more likely to see Karen Wood socializing in the student association’s Roo

Evening sees large turnout from Ottawa Senators team, surprise donation

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute picked a hot topic of conversation – the future of Canada-US relations – for its annual dinner held Tuesday at the Canadian War Museum.

Want to know what’s expanding faster than dough in a wood-burning oven? Kettleman’s Bagel Company.

How do you grab the attention of chatty gala-goers when you need them to head to the ballroom for dinner? Send in an eight-piece brass band. Its big noises will do the trick.

Singer Kellylee Evans, violinist Kerson Leong among artists to perform at annual event

Dozens of teenagers found their natural high Friday by taking part in the Kaleidoscope of Hope gala, an event that raises awareness and funds for local youth battling addictions and mental health i

Here’s a question you’ll never hear asked over dinner between Carol Devenny and her husband Grant McDonald: “So honey, how was your day at work?”

There’s no charity too small or too obscure for consideration by 100 Women Who Care Ottawa, a group of women who share a common desire to give ba

The venerable Rideau Club is looking to shake its reputation as a place for rich, old white men to convene by successfully attracting a growing number of millennials to what’s become the last priva

Despite the lopsided finish, the real goal for the University of Ottawa law students was to raise awareness and funds for an important mental health initiative.

Home Hardware's CEO Terry Davis told the crowd of established and aspiring entrepreneurs about the lessons learned from his time at the helm of the Canadian-owned home-improvement chain.

Members of Ottawa’s business community swapped a day of dark corridors and fluorescent-lit offices for some crisp, cold air and the swooshing sounds of their skis on snow at the 26th annual Ronald

When it comes to running a successful restaurant, there’s no secret ingredient behind it but, rather, a recipe that’s deceptively simple, like homemade whipped cream.

Many of the Glebe's finest eateries came together for dinner on Thursday night, giving attendees a taste of why the Ottawa neighbourhood's food scene is so in-demand.

From stockboy to store owner, Paul Shields has slowly and steadily built one of the most successful independent shoe retailers around, and he’s done it through hard work and hustle.

They say timing is everything. Assuming that old adage were true, the best thing to have done during the economic storm of the early 1990s was to just sit tight and wait it out.

A holiday season hounded by bitterly cold temperatures didn’t stop dozens of artists and arts supporters from bundling up and heading over to the Annual New Year’s Levee hosted by the AOE Arts Coun

Volunteers with the Caring and Sharing Exchange were busier than Santa’s sleep-deprived elves on deadline as they packed hundreds of food hampers on Wednesday morning for delivery to families and i

With the Christmas shopping rush in full swing, the subject of retail was all the rage at the Canadian Club of Ottawa’s final luncheon for the season, held at the Fairmont Château Laurier on Tuesda

There were dreidels, donuts and dancing awaiting the nearly 100 attendees of the Chanukah Ball organized Saturday by the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Emerging Generation division.

From a company that welcomes dogs at work to a business that literally breaks down barriers with wall-free office space, the efforts made by bosses to keep their employees happy were celebrated at

It was a dream job, really.

For social columnists, attending a party for the hospitality industry is a dream come true.

The only way the Christmas Cheer Breakfast could've been more festive was for snowflakes to start falling gently from the ceiling of the Westin Ottaw

An invite-only crowd of about 200 got a sneak peek at the four-storey-high Christmas tree, in all its glam and glory, during a holiday party hosted Wednesday by the National Gallery of Canada (NGC)

Sanjay Shah was on a family holiday with his wife and newborn son in Hawaii when he found the beach-induced inspiration to quit his job and follow his dream of running his own business.

Not only was it a meal fit for every Who in Whoville, but the 10th anniversary of the Grinch Dinner raised a considerable sum of money – $40,750 – for the Shepherds of Good Hope, a non-profit organ

Ottawa law firm Mann Lawyers opened its doors to clients and colleagues Tuesday night by hosting a party to show off its warm and welcoming new office space.

Bring on the mince pies and mistletoe.

A new charitable organization launched by the same group of businessmen who brought professional football back to Ottawa has scored the equivalent of a 109-yard touchdown.

Two well-known women – Jessica Mulroney and Melinda Karlsson – teamed up Tuesday for the launch of a grassroots initiative that brings joy and happiness each holid

You could feel the excitement and tension in the room as players waited in anticipation for the next number to be called, their daubers poised in midair over their cards.

You might say that Dhadkan has a heart of gold, following its Midas Touch-themed benefit dinner held Friday at the new Infinity Convention Centre.

Partial proceeds from private school gala will provide financial assistance to deserving students

Hundreds of guests flock to see new exhibits and changes made to national museum

If you had to name Ottawa's most famous practicing lawyer, it would probably be Lawrence Greenspon, a criminal defence and civil litigation lawyer with an undeniable soft spot for

Three sisters raise awareness over youth homelessness after the oldest comes face-to-face with a teenage girl begging for change outside their neighbourhood grocery store.

Once a bit of a political junkie, always a bit of a political junkie. At least that’s the way it is with Ottawa-born-and-raised Susan Smith.

Don't worry, nobody blew their child’s college fund or lost their home at the Welch Grand Casino Night held Wednesday at the Shaw Centre.

Briana Kim got to stand proud on the culinary podium at Thursday’s Gold Medal Plates, an annual gala that celebrates excellence in food, drink, entertainment and athletics in suppo

They loved him so much the first time, they just had to bring him back.

Single working mother Annie Aningmiuq tried saving enough money for a down payment on a home for her and her son. But, as is often the case, life kept getting in the way.

Not only do the Malhotras throw a really good party, but they make it look so easy.

Movember madness got off to a good, clean (shaven) start at Capital Barber Shop, where supporters of the month-long fundraising and awareness campaign for men’s health helped to kick it off on Wedn

Growing up in the ’80s, Jason Flick taught himself computer programming on an entry-level Timex Sinclair 1000 while dreaming of one day leaving behind his sleepy southwestern Ontario hometown for a

The Ottawa Hospital Gala is a staggeringly beautiful evening that draws together a community of business people and influencers while celebrating Ottawa researchers who are pushing back the boundar

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

It was come one, come all to the greatest shindig in town.

It’s been scientifically proven that getting outside has a profound effect on the brain.

When one thinks of philanthropy, it’s often associated with wealthy donors cutting big cheques for charity.

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 me win.

The National Arts Centre has never looked as fresh and modern as it does today, thanks to a $110-million facelift that’s left areas of the proper

Sure, it’s all sun and shirt weather now but, come February, an evening of fine dining and dancing to live orchestral music is just what you’ll need to pull through the depths of winter.

Cindy Tomlinson Keon might not have grown up playing with Tonka trucks, but she learned early on the difference between an excavator and a backhoe.

Along the bonny banks of the Ottawa River, government officials from both Scotland and Canada gathered Monday during our sesquicentennial anniversary to celebrate 150 years of friendship between ou

Three members of Ottawa Indo-Canadian community inducted into Hall of Fame.

It’s always an upstream battle to protect our country’s wild Atlantic salmon population but the proceeds hauled in from Wednesday's 21st Annual Ottawa Fall Run Dinner will help the Atlantic Salmon

When you drop the name “Ottawa Salus” in the general community, you’re more likely to get blank stares and radio silence than nods of recognition and affirmation.

She’s only just arrived in town and already new German Ambassador Sabine Sparwasser was involved Wednesday night with a very important diplomatic matter: tapping a barrel of beer f

As a wise and successful entrepreneur once said, it’s better to risk than to regret.

More than 250 people packed Babylon Nightclub to cheer on the lawyers-turned-musicians, raising at least $7,000 for the local food bank.

It's from humble beginnings that Emond Harnden LLP has grown into the largest labour and employment firm in Eastern Ontario, and one of the leading firms in the country.

Mizrahi Developments’ stunning presentation gallery proved itself more than just a pretty face Tuesday by serving as a party venue to thank supporters of the recent National Arts Centre Gala.

The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation was fortunate to have a committed group of businesspeople in its corner for this year's Fight for the Cure, a popular charity boxing fundraiser that leaves par

The afternoon event was a reception for members of the Royal’s Women for Mental Health (WFMH), an all-female philanthropic initiative. It started in 2011 with 21 founders. They recruited more women,…

Gold Medal Plate winner Joe Thottungal, chef and owner of the Coconut Lagoon, can now add another prestigious title to his collection: Sandwich Sovereign of Ottawa.

She may spell her name in small letters but k.d. lang’s performance at the National Arts Centre Gala on Saturday night was nothing short of all-uppercase amazing.

Sold-out event hosted by tech giant Terry Matthews' Brookstreet Hotel, Wesley Clover Foundation.

Five-hour fundraiser at downtown Ottawa restaurant raises $15,000 for new cardiac CT scanner.

Ottawa-based discount retailer supports Ride for Dad at men’s fashion show

Non-profit sector leader Janice Barresi has been lured back from the corporate world to work her fundraising magic on a brand new charitable foundation created by the owners of the Ottawa

Here’s a recipe for becoming a successful restaurant owner: Take a generous amount of talent, passion and ambition, let it simmer for three hard-working decades, and then garnish it with

Canada really took one for the team, suffering through a soggy sesquicentennial on July 1 so that our friends to the south could enjoy a glorious Independence Day.

A group of bright-eyed entrepreneurs got a brush with royalty after Prince Charles dropped into Ottawa-based e-commerce giant Shopify while visiting the nation’s capital during its

Royal watchers don't mess around.

Behind every building is a story of what came before.

Fury for the Heart raises $50,000 for hospital's campaign to buy specialized cardiac CT scanner.

How fitting that there were grey skies, to go with the Grey Cup-winning RedBlacks' season home opener, during a year that will see the Grey Cup f

One minute, a sold-out crowd of 600 is sitting itself down in a ballroom for dinner and, the next, it’s surrounded by dancers masquerading as forest creatures, moving with such pride, passion and z

You know it’s a special occasion when Jim Watson shows up in his mayoral “bling,” formally referred to as his ceremonial chain of office.

An eager and ecstatic group of young entrepreneurs was out to prove that Ottawa isn’t just a government town, but a city full of big dreams worth chasing, at Friday’s 20th annual

Few fundraisers in Ottawa have gone the distance quite like Ringside for Youth XXIII, an annual dinner and boxing night that’s raised millions of dollars for the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa.

Evening raises $420,000 for Hellenic Community and Queensway Carleton Hospital

WelchGroup Consulting president Candace Enman’s story begins on the western red shores of Prince Edward Island.

All the stars aligned for the Twinkle Gala, creating a magical and flawless evening that unfolded Thursday in the the Rockcliffe Park backyard party paradise belonging to Ottawa tech pioneer

Ottawa Fury soccer team to participate in unique fundraiser, set for June 25

From hail to heat waves, Ottawa couturier Frank Sukhoo has seen it all while hosting his annual outdoor fashion show for Cornerstone Housing for Women.

A group of Ottawa philanthropists is throwing a fundraiser unlike any other seen in our fair city.

When Josh Zaret said he was throwing a “fun, casual pizza party” to celebrate the official launch of Gemstone Corporation’s new office building, design centre and showroom, he wasn

There’s no room at the Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala for fairweather friends. That’s because it’s the kind of outdoor gala where one happily attends, rain or shine; it’s just that much fun.

Jim Reklitis is quick to admit that he’s not a gifted golfer, but what he lacks on the golf course he's made up for in his leadership role with the annual Fuller Keon Golf Tourname

Jonathan Westeinde can be forgiven for running a few minutes behind for our interview. As co-founder and chief executive of Windmill Developments, he has a lot on his plate these days.

Pasta dinner and light stretching aside, the best way to prepare for this year's Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend was to hang out with the consummately entertaining and insanely talented Chanta

Award-winning Linebox is behind St. Charles Market design

Here’s something new: Lawyers backstabbing one another. No, no, I mean it. Literally. With a knife, in cold-blooded murder.

Governor General David Johnston delivered opening remarks at the inaugural gala and awards ceremony

Even one of our country’s most famous moms, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, acknowledges that it’s not an easy job.

The shovel hasn’t even hit the ground and already Mizrahi Developments was making its mark on Ottawa with the grand opening for its new luxury boutique condominium, 1451 Wellington.

It was a paparazzo’s playground at the Château Laurier on Wednesday as cabinet ministers and members of parliament, business leaders, household-name journalists and notable authors came together fo

There’s nothing like powering up in the morning with a cancer-fighting breakfast, served with a side order of hope and inspiration.

While we've all heard stories about family businesses gone bad (think McCain Foods and its bitter succession feud), family-owned firms are the bedrock of communities and the backbone of economies.

For the past 10 years, Graham Macmillan has dedicated his time and energy to giving all kids in our community equal access to opportunities and possibilities, through his leadership as chair of the…

You could almost smell salt air coming from the Speaker’s Salon in Centre Block of Parliament Hill on Wednesday as supporters of Citizen Advocacy got together for a hot bowl of chowder and to promo

For a sexy event, it wasn’t a sexy cause: oral health.

With the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend just around the bend, runners and non-runners alike were reminded Tuesday night of what they’re capable of achieving, whether it’s pushing one’s body to the ne

They may not be spotlight seekers, but local business leader and philanthropist John Ruddy and his wife, Jennifer, are sharing top billing in the National Arts Centre’s announcement of th

There’s a spring snowstorm brewing outside and Bruce Linton has chosen to wear a short-sleeved tropical shirt, with matching yellow-rimmed sunglasses tucked into his breast pocket.

The 28th annual Elmwood School Gala won me over with its title alone: Ahead by a Century.

TD Place is about to become home to a new piece of art that celebrates our nation’s major milestone birthday and also has the distinction of having raised thousands of dollars to help children and

Bryce Conrad was perfectly happy working as an assistant deputy minister in the federal government.

The midweek slump is about to take a tasty turn for the better as legions of Ottawa residents prepare to do something so simple for charity: Dine out this Wednesday, April 26.

Michael Healey’s brand new political satire 1979 was put to a full house, not for a vote but to entertain the audience members that packed the place for the Great Canadian

If you follow the news, it seems restaurants close and open in this town faster than a kitchen swinging door.

The Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park got a little sweeter Saturday as it played host to Ottawa’s first urban suga

All eyes were on a group of Ottawa doctors who performed under extremely stressful conditions, surrounded by bright ligh

When Karen Secord used to hear the word “innovation” she would often think of high tech, satelli

At the young age of 23, Kathleen Kemp has learned to place her thumb on the scales of work-life balance.

The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health has hired seasoned professional fundraiser Mitchell Bellman as its new pre

Music industry players and special guests gathered at the Shaw Centre for a private awards dinner ceremony

With bragging rights at stake, a group of Ottawa lawyers swapped their advocacy for aprons to participate in United Way

One of Ottawa’s oldest charity auctions has been brought back by popular demand.

You’ve got to love party swag that’s not only practical but essential, such as the grey tuques handed out to some 1,400 ticket holders for the Red Bull Crashed Ice VIP party held at the Château Lau

Jeri Campbell, wife of Ottawa RedBlacks head coach Rick Campbell, was among roughly 100 women helping to raise money for victims of domestic abuse during a party held Friday at And

Executive chef Jesse Bell has been working diligently over the past year toward the opening of The Albion Rooms’ new Heritage Room Gastropub, located at the Novotel Ottawa on Nicholas Street.

Ted Mann clearly remembers Watergate, arguably the biggest political scandal in U.S.

While most towns have to cheer through to springtime to get the Stanley Cup, Ottawa just had to wait for it to celebrate a milestone birthday.

If anybody should have been dancing a happy jig at the Irish Canadian Saint Patrick’s Week Luncheon it should have been

When Jackie King was a wee lass of five, she was given a minor role in a community play. She had three lines.

It was a night of panama hats, mojito cocktails and Cuban cigars (the chocolate kind) at the St.

Let’s be honest: If given the choice, most of us would spend the entire day in our pajamas.

Honorary award recipient Sharon Johnston and her husband, Governor General David Johnston, put the Royal in Royal Ottawa Mental Health Care and Research by attendi