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Ottawa, January 20, 2026 -  Last Friday, January 16, Greely resident Chantal A. had a winning start to her weekend, taking home $514,500 as the winner of The Snowsuit Fund’s fifth 50/50 for the City raffle. This year’s raffle marked a milestone for the organization, achieving the highest ticket sales in the campaign’s history, with total sales reaching $1,029,000. The last time ticket sales surpassed $1 million was in 2023, making this achievement particularly significant. T

Ottawa, ON, November 28, 2025 – Mādahòkì Farm officially opened its Christmas at Mādahòkì programming yesterday, with support from TD Bank and Enbridge. The experience invites visitors to celebrate the season through immersive light displays, festive culinary experiences, and authentic Indigenous cultural teachings. The holiday-themed events run Thursdays through Sundays until December 28. At the heart of this year’s festivities is the Trail of Lights & Traditions . Guests

December 18-20, 2025 Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau Ottawa, ON (November 27, 2025) – This holiday season, Ottawa’s cultural scene will be brightened and audiences enthralled by the highly anticipated Canadian premiere of dance drama  Oriental Legend . This award-winning dance drama, presented by the China Arts and Entertainment Group (CAEG), and performed by the world acclaimed Beijing Dance Drama & Opera Theatre, takes the stage at the Canadian Museum of History for f

Canadian Culinary Championship 2026: Celebrating Canadian Culinary Excellence  January 30 and January 31, 2026, in Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario - Canada’s Great Kitchen Party is proud to announce the details and the participating Chefs for the 2026 Canadian Culinary Championship, which takes place in Ottawa on January 30 and January 31st.   “We are delighted to bring the Canadian Culinary Championship back to the nation’s capital in 2026,” said Karen Blair, COO of Canada’s Great K

Bigger prizes, more chances, and a warmer winter for Ottawa kids Ottawa, November 24, 2025 -  The Snowsuit Fund is thrilled to kick off its 5th annual 50/50 For the City raffle, giving one lucky supporter the chance to win a life-changing jackpot that could exceed $500,000, while helping keep children across Ottawa warm all winter. Past raffles have delivered extraordinary payouts, with winners taking home $400,000 or more and even surpassing $500,000. Grand Prize Draw: Frid

Performances by Amanda Rheaume, Reuben and The Bullhorn Singers, Sebastian Gaskin, Mimi O’Bonsawin, Drives The Common Man, and many more!  Ottawa, October 29, 2025 -  The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF), Red Music Rising (RMR) and Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) are proud to present the third year of the Minoshkite (Mee-No-Shkeet) Indigenous Music & Arts Festival . This year marks an exciting milestone as the festival expands to two nights, November 13th and 14th 2025

Ottawa, October 21, 2025 - The Snowsuit Fund has officially launched its 44th season, once again uniting the community in its mission to ensure every child in Ottawa has a warm start to winter. Since softly opening its doors on September 2nd, the organization has already provided more than 7,000 snowsuits to local children and expects to surpass last year’s record of 19,500 suits distributed to over 8,000 low-income families. Volunteers and corporate supporters gathered at T

Ottawa, October 7, 2025 – Les Forains are proud to announce the official launch of Nuit Blanche Ottawa , a unique artistic and cultural event that will be held in the Fall of 2026. To celebrate and offer a first glimpse, a special and spectacular event will take place on October 17, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on York Street in the ByWard Market. The renowned French company Transe Express will present Mobile Homme , an aerial parade that has captivated audiences in 74 countries acr

Ottawa , October 1, 2025 -- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is honouring Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October through Hard Rock International’s 26th annual PINKTOBER campaign. Guests and community members can participate in the cause by visiting Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa at 4837 Albion Rd S, Gloucester, ON to:   Sip and support with two exclusive signature cocktails available at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Hard Rock Cafe , and Marketplace Bar . A portion of ever

A Western Noir told by Stoney Martins Friday, November 21 & Saturday, November 22  Atelier Theatre, Ottawa’s ArtsCourt Ottawa, ON, October 1, 2025 - With traditional fatherhood roles changing and the family unit strained by cultural and social forces, four Ottawa-area fathers will stage a show in November that explores these topics through a rare combination of rock music and live theatre. The Outlaw and the Son (OATS), featuring singer-songwriter Tony Martins and guitarist

Sawision Now Qualified for the 2026 Canadian Culinary C Canada’s Great Kitchen Party Ottawa is proud to announce the gold medalist of the Ottawa-Gatineau regional culinary competition held Monday September 22nd at Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine. Ottawa hosted the first Great Kitchen Party among the 10 competing cities, from St. John’s, NL to Vancouver, BC.  All regional competitions end in mid-November 2025, with each region’s gold medal-winning chef qualifying for the Canadian Cul

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sara Bailey vs. Evelin Nazarena Bermudez Headlines Historic Night of Boxing in Canada’s Capital Presented by United Boxing Promotions and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa | In Partnership with Ottawa Tourism | Streamed LIVE across Canada on TSN+ OTTAWA, ON – Sept 10, 2025  — United Boxing Promotions is proud to present a major milestone in Canadian boxing. On Saturday, September 20, 2025 , WBA World Champion Sara Bailey  will face Argentina’s Evelin Nazar

Entertainment Line Up - Something for Everyone    OTTAWA, ONTARIO August 20, 2025 — The stage is set at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, and the city’s premier entertainment destination is ready to come alive with a lineup of unforgettable performances. From live music to high-energy shows, Hard Rock Ottawa offers something for everyone this season.   At the heart of the entertainment experience is  Hard Rock LIVE Ottawa , a state-of-the-art, 23,000-square-foot performance v

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gatineau, July 29, 2025 – One day before the opening of the 28th edition of the Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy, the event unveils its gourmet lineup. From July 30 to August 16, festivalgoers will be treated to a complete sensory experience: delicious creations by local chefs, regional products to discover, and an electrifying atmosphere brought to life by talented DJs.   Grand Opening presented by Mercedes-Benz Gatineau by Mark Motor : An Electro Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy unveil this year’s themes and a spectacular musical opening night   Gatineau, July 4, 2025 – The countdown is on for the 28th edition of Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy, set to ignite the skies from July 30 to August 16, 2025, every Wednesday and Saturday, at the iconic site of the Canadian Museum of History. True to its reputation, the event returns with a dazzling lineup that fuses tradition with innovation. And

David Foster, Katharine McPhee, and Avril Lavigne to Headline Two Unforgettable Nights, July 3 & 5 OTTAWA, ONTARIO June 17, 2025 — Hard...

City-Wide Indigenous Celebrations Culminate at Wesley Clover Parks June 21–22 Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, ON – May 15, 2025 – This June, the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) returns with a vibrant, city-wide celebration of National Indigenous History Month, showcasing an extensive lineup of authentic Indigenous programming. For the first time, the festival’s Indigenous Day weekend events will be held at Wesley Clover Parks on June 21 and 22, with additiona

Ottawa, April 23, 2025  – Recently, Tim Hortons Owners, Snowsuit Fund board members, and community supporters gathered at a Tim Hortons...

What: Local Tim Hortons Owners, Snowsuit Fund board volunteers and Ottawa business leaders are gathering to officially kick off the 2025...

Ottawa, ON – April 2, 2025  – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is gearing up for its highly anticipated grand opening by hosting a series...