Clik here to view.
Around Town: Fairmont Château Laurier's Trees of Hope for CHEO
When it comes to Christmas, the Fairmont Château Laurier sets the bar so high that even Santa’s sleigh on delivery night appears low altitude, by comparison. On Monday, the hotel kicked off its annual...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Around Town: 'Renaissance man' John Ruddy makes $1.5-million donation to...
The Ottawa Art Gallery thought the public announcement of its generous donation of $1.5 million from prominent businessman and philanthropist John Ruddy was sure to be the city’s highlight of the week....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Around Town: Scotiabank "taps" into Craft Beer Market for United Way benefit
It was a good idea to remind folks from Scotiabank they were “richer than you think” during their live auction bidding at the bank’s 18th annual charity event for United Way Ottawa, held at the new...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Around Town: Lawrence Hill on how Crossroads International shaped his life...
If not for Lawrence Hill’s volunteer work with Crossroads International, The Book of Negroes might never have materialized. The same goes for his most recent novel, The Illegal. “It’s been...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Around Town: Brian Mulroney made a commander of the French Legion of Honour
Brian Mulroney was in town Tuesday to receive the highest civilian honour bestowed by France at a decoration ceremony held at its embassy and attended by a distinguished crowd, including Prime Minister...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Around Town: Christmas Cheer raises $120,000 for local charities
There’s no better party for perking up a crowd of early risers than Christmas Cheer, an annual breakfast that brings hundreds of folks together to raise big bucks for those Ottawa charities helping to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Around Town: New exhibit by artist David Lidbetter helps to protect Ottawa River
The Ottawa River has been such a continuing source of inspiration for many of the landscapes painted by David Lidbetter over the years that the local artist wanted to use his talents to give back to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Around Town: Shop until you drop (or just go skating) at Bayshore
Time is running out but you can still skate through your Christmas shopping list at Bayshore. The west-end shopping mall hosted a launch party Tuesday for its third-floor Crystal Hall holiday space,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Around Town: Crowds head to NAC for perfect pick-me-up: A Christmas Carol
There could very well be one less teen begging for a new iPhone this holiday season now that 15-year-old Chloe O’Malley already got the perfect gift: a role in the National Arts Centre’s production of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Around Town: Volunteers pack Christmas hampers while demand grows
Remember when you look down at your not-so-beloved Brussels sprouts this Christmas that not every family is lucky enough to enjoy such a holiday feast. This year’s demand for festive food hampers is up...
View ArticleAround Town: Crowds head to NAC for perfect pick-me-up: A Christmas Carol
Around Town was at Friday’s opening night party for the National Arts Centre’s production of A Christmas Carol.
View Article