The Embassy dinner has been a major funding source for WaterCan projects in Africa since 1994. The dinner includes the Buffet of Nations, featuring dishes prepared by more than 35 of Ottawa’s embassies and high commissions. The include also includes live and silent auctions. The event will take place in the Aberdeen Pavilion of Lansdowne … Read more
The 2011 Public Policy Conference Engineering a Better Ontario will be presented by the Ontario Centre for Engineering and Public Policy. President and CEO, Canada Foundation for Innovation Gilles Patry and chair of Canada 2020 Don Newman will give speeches on policy challenges of the Green Energy Act and infrastructure in a deficit-cutting world. The … Read more
The Ottawa Independent Writers will offer a memoir writing weekend and retreat. Ottawa Author Emily-Jane Hills Orford will guide writers on how to write memoirs. Call 613-233-6225.
Wear a Hawaiian shirt or a grass skirt and come have some oysters in support the Brain Injury Association of Canada. This event is presented by the Insurance Bureau of Canada and will take place at the Parliament Pub, 101 Sparks Street. More information is available online.
Analysts Michael Byers and Stewart Webb released a new report that has raised questions about the new Canadian Forces Training Mission in Afghanistan. The report examines the many dangers faced by members of the armed forces as they train members of the Afghan National Army. A press conference will take place in the Charles Lynch … Read more
The Ottawa Peace Assembly will hold a rally to protest Canada's continued involvement in the war in Afghanistan. The event is part of a Canada-wide rally and will take place at the Human Rights Monument, Elgin and Lisgar. Call 613-859-6996.
This is a gala evening of food, drink and entertainment. Ace of Cakes' Duff Goldman and The Maple Blues Review will be in attendance. The Bluesfest line-up will also be officially announced. This event will take place at the Ottawa Convention Centre. More information is available online.
Guest speaker Prof. Errol P. Mendes will discuss Peace and Justice at the International Criminal Court: A Court of Last Resort. This event is presented by the Group of 78 and will take place at the Palais Imperial Restaurant, 311-313 Dalhousie Street. Call 613-230-0860.
Urbana 2011 will help raise funds for Action-Housing, an Ottawa-based charity that seeks to help low-income individuals and families find safe and affordable rental housing. The evening will feature and interactive art display and refreshments. The event will take place at Orange Art Gallery, 233 Armstrong Street. More information is available online.
Brigadier General Jonathan Vance will discuss Operations in Afghanistan: Kandahar Province 2009-2010, at the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club luncheon. The event will take place in the Ballroom of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau Street. Call 613-737-6075.
