Archive 1997-2016
In raising an estimated $1 million in the Ottawa area only, and with a number of participants close to 7,000, the Terry Fox Foundation’s events prove to be very successful. But with 30 paid staff across Canada, no marketing plan and $25 million raised nationally, any other business or charity can be envious of the foundation’s feats.
Thirty-nine hotels in the Ottawa Gatineau region have begun adding a three per cent leisure marketing fee onto their patrons’ bills in an effort to boost marketing budgets for the local tourism industry.
Sept. 30
The Good Companians Centre is holding a car wash this Friday at 670 Alberta Street (across from LeBreton Flats) from 9:30 to 2:30 weather permitting. All proceeds will go the Ottawa United Way.
Oct. 2
McLeod-Stewarton United Church, 507 Bank Street at Argyle, will hold a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. Many churches traditionally bless animals on the day commemorating St. Francis of Assisi. All are welcome to bring dogs, cats, rabbits, iguanas, or other pets to be blessed. Pet owners and pets will assemble in the parking lot off Argyle Street.
The Ottawa International Jazz Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and is just beginning its winter lineup.