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- Finance Minister Champagne takes a victory lap at The Métropolitain Brasserie on Nov. 4 at Politico and Earnscliffe Strategies’ post-budget party
FeatureBY | November 5, 2025
FeatureBY | November 5, 2025
- Finance Minister Champagne takes a victory lap at The Métropolitain Brasserie on Nov. 4 at Politico and Earnscliffe Strategies’ post-budget party
FeatureBY | November 5, 2025
- Finance Minister Champagne takes a victory lap at The Métropolitain Brasserie on Nov. 4 at Politico and Earnscliffe Strategies’ post-budget party
- Hundreds of New Democrats painted SJAM orange on Oct. 28 at the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation’s annual gala.
FeatureBY | October 30, 2025
FeatureBY | October 30, 2025
- Hundreds of New Democrats painted SJAM orange on Oct. 28 at the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation’s annual gala.
FeatureBY | October 30, 2025
- Hundreds of New Democrats painted SJAM orange on Oct. 28 at the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation’s annual gala.
- Library and Archives Canada honoured five of this country's literary luminaries on Oct. 22 at the 2025 LAC Foundation Scholars Awards.
FeatureBY | October 24, 2025
FeatureBY | October 24, 2025
- Library and Archives Canada honoured five of this country's literary luminaries on Oct. 22 at the 2025 LAC Foundation Scholars Awards.
FeatureBY | October 24, 2025
- Library and Archives Canada honoured five of this country's literary luminaries on Oct. 22 at the 2025 LAC Foundation Scholars Awards.
- The Canadian Association of Broadcasters capped off a two-day conference with a low-key reception on Oct. 21 in the NAC’s panoramic O’Born Room.
FeatureBY | October 23, 2025
FeatureBY | October 23, 2025
- The Canadian Association of Broadcasters capped off a two-day conference with a low-key reception on Oct. 21 in the NAC’s panoramic O’Born Room.
FeatureBY | October 23, 2025
- The Canadian Association of Broadcasters capped off a two-day conference with a low-key reception on Oct. 21 in the NAC’s panoramic O’Born Room.
- Canada’s public affairs channel hosted a classy fall reception on Oct. 9 in the Sir John A Macdonald Building.
FeatureBY | October 14, 2025
FeatureBY | October 14, 2025
- Canada’s public affairs channel hosted a classy fall reception on Oct. 9 in the Sir John A Macdonald Building.
FeatureBY | October 14, 2025
- Canada’s public affairs channel hosted a classy fall reception on Oct. 9 in the Sir John A Macdonald Building.
- The Château Laurier hosted a plethora of parties on Oct. 7, including Taiwan’s 114th National Day, the Canadian Media Producers’ Association’s Hill Day reception,
FeatureBY | October 9, 2025
FeatureBY | October 9, 2025
- The Château Laurier hosted a plethora of parties on Oct. 7, including Taiwan’s 114th National Day, the Canadian Media Producers’ Association’s Hill Day reception,
FeatureBY | October 9, 2025
- The Château Laurier hosted a plethora of parties on Oct. 7, including Taiwan’s 114th National Day, the Canadian Media Producers’ Association’s Hill Day reception,
- A year after his death, Linkletter’s bandmates, friends, and family packed the Rainbow Bistro on Oct. 2 to raise more than $3,000 in his
FeatureBY | October 6, 2025
FeatureBY | October 6, 2025
- A year after his death, Linkletter’s bandmates, friends, and family packed the Rainbow Bistro on Oct. 2 to raise more than $3,000 in his
FeatureBY | October 6, 2025
- A year after his death, Linkletter’s bandmates, friends, and family packed the Rainbow Bistro on Oct. 2 to raise more than $3,000 in his
- Week two of the fall social calendar capped off with Ladies Night on the Hill on Sept. 25, with the NAC's red carpet rolled
FeatureBY | September 30, 2025
FeatureBY | September 30, 2025
- Week two of the fall social calendar capped off with Ladies Night on the Hill on Sept. 25, with the NAC's red carpet rolled
FeatureBY | September 30, 2025
- Week two of the fall social calendar capped off with Ladies Night on the Hill on Sept. 25, with the NAC's red carpet rolled
- Canada 2020 hosted a pre-summit dinner and reception at the Westin on Sept. 22, featuring a fireside chat with former U.S. transportation secretary Pete
FeatureBY | September 24, 2025
FeatureBY | September 24, 2025
- Canada 2020 hosted a pre-summit dinner and reception at the Westin on Sept. 22, featuring a fireside chat with former U.S. transportation secretary Pete
FeatureBY | September 24, 2025
- Canada 2020 hosted a pre-summit dinner and reception at the Westin on Sept. 22, featuring a fireside chat with former U.S. transportation secretary Pete
- The annual post-summer reunion had stiff competition for attendees on Sept. 16, including a British High Commission barbecue, Mexico’s Independence Day, and Catherine McKenna's
FeatureBY | September 17, 2025
FeatureBY | September 17, 2025
- The annual post-summer reunion had stiff competition for attendees on Sept. 16, including a British High Commission barbecue, Mexico’s Independence Day, and Catherine McKenna's
FeatureBY | September 17, 2025
- The annual post-summer reunion had stiff competition for attendees on Sept. 16, including a British High Commission barbecue, Mexico’s Independence Day, and Catherine McKenna's
- With the return of Parliament comes the return to life of the Hill social calendar, and not all parties are created equal.
FeatureBY | September 17, 2025
FeatureBY | September 17, 2025
- With the return of Parliament comes the return to life of the Hill social calendar, and not all parties are created equal.
FeatureBY | September 17, 2025
- With the return of Parliament comes the return to life of the Hill social calendar, and not all parties are created equal.
- Five generations of the CBC family, politicos, and senators packed the Métropolitain Brasserie on June 26 to raise a toast to Musgrave’s three decades
FeatureBY | June 27, 2025
FeatureBY | June 27, 2025
- Five generations of the CBC family, politicos, and senators packed the Métropolitain Brasserie on June 26 to raise a toast to Musgrave’s three decades
FeatureBY | June 27, 2025
- Five generations of the CBC family, politicos, and senators packed the Métropolitain Brasserie on June 26 to raise a toast to Musgrave’s three decades
- Hungarian Ambassador Mária Vass-Salazar hosted an intimate reception and recital performance at her official residence on June 20 in support of the Budapest Symphony
FeatureBY | June 25, 2025
FeatureBY | June 25, 2025
- Hungarian Ambassador Mária Vass-Salazar hosted an intimate reception and recital performance at her official residence on June 20 in support of the Budapest Symphony
FeatureBY | June 25, 2025
- Hungarian Ambassador Mária Vass-Salazar hosted an intimate reception and recital performance at her official residence on June 20 in support of the Budapest Symphony
- Governor General Mary Simon rolled out the red carpet on June 14 to celebrate the legends, rising stars, and dedicated volunteers of Canada's performing
FeatureBY | June 16, 2025
FeatureBY | June 16, 2025
- Governor General Mary Simon rolled out the red carpet on June 14 to celebrate the legends, rising stars, and dedicated volunteers of Canada's performing
FeatureBY | June 16, 2025
- Governor General Mary Simon rolled out the red carpet on June 14 to celebrate the legends, rising stars, and dedicated volunteers of Canada's performing
- Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted his debut garden party for Hill media on June 11 and more than 100 journalists, Liberals, and their staff
FeatureBY | June 12, 2025
FeatureBY | June 12, 2025
- Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted his debut garden party for Hill media on June 11 and more than 100 journalists, Liberals, and their staff
FeatureBY | June 12, 2025
- Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted his debut garden party for Hill media on June 11 and more than 100 journalists, Liberals, and their staff
- The Métropolitain Brasserie went to the dogs, cats, and to one hamster named Hiccup, posthumously, on June 4 as politicos and their pets shared
FeatureBY | June 5, 2025
FeatureBY | June 5, 2025
- The Métropolitain Brasserie went to the dogs, cats, and to one hamster named Hiccup, posthumously, on June 4 as politicos and their pets shared
FeatureBY | June 5, 2025
- The Métropolitain Brasserie went to the dogs, cats, and to one hamster named Hiccup, posthumously, on June 4 as politicos and their pets shared
- With the Royals away, politicos, politicians, and journalists partied the night away on May 27 at Earnscliffe Strategies’ and Politico’s spring housewarming at
FeatureBY | May 28, 2025
FeatureBY | May 28, 2025
- With the Royals away, politicos, politicians, and journalists partied the night away on May 27 at Earnscliffe Strategies’ and Politico’s spring housewarming at
FeatureBY | May 28, 2025
- With the Royals away, politicos, politicians, and journalists partied the night away on May 27 at Earnscliffe Strategies’ and Politico’s spring housewarming at
- King Charles and Queen Camilla were the guests of honour in Canada ahead of the Throne Speech receiving a royal salute, gun salute, and
FeatureBY | May 27, 2025
FeatureBY | May 27, 2025
- King Charles and Queen Camilla were the guests of honour in Canada ahead of the Throne Speech receiving a royal salute, gun salute, and
FeatureBY | May 27, 2025
- King Charles and Queen Camilla were the guests of honour in Canada ahead of the Throne Speech receiving a royal salute, gun salute, and
- Annual gala fundraiser supporting Ottawa’s watershed swaps banks for wet and wild shindig, and rakes in $330,000 under the clouds on May 21 at
FeatureBY | May 22, 2025
FeatureBY | May 22, 2025
- Annual gala fundraiser supporting Ottawa’s watershed swaps banks for wet and wild shindig, and rakes in $330,000 under the clouds on May 21 at
FeatureBY | May 22, 2025
- Annual gala fundraiser supporting Ottawa’s watershed swaps banks for wet and wild shindig, and rakes in $330,000 under the clouds on May 21 at
- The 20th Century Boys returned to the Rainbow Bistro for their annual spring fundraiser, and they rocked it.
FeatureBY | May 20, 2025
FeatureBY | May 20, 2025
- The 20th Century Boys returned to the Rainbow Bistro for their annual spring fundraiser, and they rocked it.
FeatureBY | May 20, 2025
- The 20th Century Boys returned to the Rainbow Bistro for their annual spring fundraiser, and they rocked it.
- On May 15, the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada broke ground and planted a cherry tree at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, the
FeatureBY | May 16, 2025
FeatureBY | May 16, 2025
- On May 15, the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada broke ground and planted a cherry tree at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, the
FeatureBY | May 16, 2025
- On May 15, the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada broke ground and planted a cherry tree at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, the
- World Press Freedom Canada’s annual awards luncheon celebrated the best of Canada’s investigative, local, and student journalists on May 1 at the National Arts
FeatureBY | May 2, 2025
FeatureBY | May 2, 2025
- World Press Freedom Canada’s annual awards luncheon celebrated the best of Canada’s investigative, local, and student journalists on May 1 at the National Arts
FeatureBY | May 2, 2025
- World Press Freedom Canada’s annual awards luncheon celebrated the best of Canada’s investigative, local, and student journalists on May 1 at the National Arts
- Hundreds of diplomats, military attachés, and politicians celebrated Japan’s national day and an early birthday for the emperor on Feb. 11 at the Château
FeatureBY | February 13, 2025
FeatureBY | February 13, 2025
- Hundreds of diplomats, military attachés, and politicians celebrated Japan’s national day and an early birthday for the emperor on Feb. 11 at the Château
FeatureBY | February 13, 2025
- Hundreds of diplomats, military attachés, and politicians celebrated Japan’s national day and an early birthday for the emperor on Feb. 11 at the Château
- Trudeau’s selfie-line-farewell tour continues with pair of parties on Feb. 4 and 5 at SJAM and the Canadian Museum of History.
FeatureBY | February 6, 2025
FeatureBY | February 6, 2025
- Trudeau’s selfie-line-farewell tour continues with pair of parties on Feb. 4 and 5 at SJAM and the Canadian Museum of History.
FeatureBY | February 6, 2025
- Trudeau’s selfie-line-farewell tour continues with pair of parties on Feb. 4 and 5 at SJAM and the Canadian Museum of History.
- The Canadian Media Producers Association's annual conference returned to Ottawa for three days of networking, panels, and a pair of parties.
FeatureBY | February 3, 2025
FeatureBY | February 3, 2025
- The Canadian Media Producers Association's annual conference returned to Ottawa for three days of networking, panels, and a pair of parties.
FeatureBY | February 3, 2025
- The Canadian Media Producers Association's annual conference returned to Ottawa for three days of networking, panels, and a pair of parties.
- Plus, Liberal leadership hopeful Karina Gould gathered gen-Z Grits for campaign launch meet-and-greet at Bier Markt on Jan. 23.
FeatureBY | January 27, 2025
FeatureBY | January 27, 2025
- Plus, Liberal leadership hopeful Karina Gould gathered gen-Z Grits for campaign launch meet-and-greet at Bier Markt on Jan. 23.
FeatureBY | January 27, 2025
- Plus, Liberal leadership hopeful Karina Gould gathered gen-Z Grits for campaign launch meet-and-greet at Bier Markt on Jan. 23.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau smiled through the pain alongside his caucus and staffers at their annual holiday party on Dec. 17 at the Rogers
FeatureBY | December 18, 2024
FeatureBY | December 18, 2024
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau smiled through the pain alongside his caucus and staffers at their annual holiday party on Dec. 17 at the Rogers
FeatureBY | December 18, 2024
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau smiled through the pain alongside his caucus and staffers at their annual holiday party on Dec. 17 at the Rogers
- The Government Relations Institute of Canada hosted its back-to-Parliament shindig on Sept. 20. Hosted at the newly-opened Tavern on the Hill, I was greeted
FeatureBY | September 25, 2017
FeatureBY | September 25, 2017
- The Government Relations Institute of Canada hosted its back-to-Parliament shindig on Sept. 20. Hosted at the newly-opened Tavern on the Hill, I was greeted
FeatureBY | September 25, 2017
- The Government Relations Institute of Canada hosted its back-to-Parliament shindig on Sept. 20. Hosted at the newly-opened Tavern on the Hill, I was greeted
- It’s been a quiet summer and I’ve missed writing Party Central. So you can imagine how excited I was when I was invited to
- It’s been a quiet summer and I’ve missed writing Party Central. So you can imagine how excited I was when I was invited to
- It’s been a quiet summer and I’ve missed writing Party Central. So you can imagine how excited I was when I was invited to
- OTTTAW—Shortly after last week’s long weekend full of Canada 150 celebrations, the U.S. Embassy of Canada hosted its annual Fourth of July bash Tuesday
FeatureBY | July 10, 2017
FeatureBY | July 10, 2017
- OTTTAW—Shortly after last week’s long weekend full of Canada 150 celebrations, the U.S. Embassy of Canada hosted its annual Fourth of July bash Tuesday
FeatureBY | July 10, 2017
- OTTTAW—Shortly after last week’s long weekend full of Canada 150 celebrations, the U.S. Embassy of Canada hosted its annual Fourth of July bash Tuesday
- Earnscliffe Strategy Group lobbyist Patrick Kennedy, who has been president of the Government Relations Institute of Canada for the last year, said his goodbyes
FeatureBY | June 26, 2017
FeatureBY | June 26, 2017
- Earnscliffe Strategy Group lobbyist Patrick Kennedy, who has been president of the Government Relations Institute of Canada for the last year, said his goodbyes
FeatureBY | June 26, 2017
- Earnscliffe Strategy Group lobbyist Patrick Kennedy, who has been president of the Government Relations Institute of Canada for the last year, said his goodbyes
- PARLIAMENT HILL—The hangover wasn’t bad the next morning, my feet hurt a little and I still had a cold. But more importantly, when I
- PARLIAMENT HILL—The hangover wasn’t bad the next morning, my feet hurt a little and I still had a cold. But more importantly, when I
- PARLIAMENT HILL—The hangover wasn’t bad the next morning, my feet hurt a little and I still had a cold. But more importantly, when I
- KINGSMERE—I remember going on field trips in grade school. Everyone in class would hop on a bus, travel a considerable distance, and it would
FeatureBY | June 12, 2017
FeatureBY | June 12, 2017
- KINGSMERE—I remember going on field trips in grade school. Everyone in class would hop on a bus, travel a considerable distance, and it would
FeatureBY | June 12, 2017
- KINGSMERE—I remember going on field trips in grade school. Everyone in class would hop on a bus, travel a considerable distance, and it would
- You may be reading this on Wednesday morning, but I am still feeling the effects of Saturday night’s Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner. If you missed
FeatureBY | June 7, 2017
FeatureBY | June 7, 2017
- You may be reading this on Wednesday morning, but I am still feeling the effects of Saturday night’s Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner. If you missed
FeatureBY | June 7, 2017
- You may be reading this on Wednesday morning, but I am still feeling the effects of Saturday night’s Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner. If you missed
- LEMIEUX ISLAND—Last week, there was about 32.8 millimetres of rainfall coupled with numerous thunderstorm warnings, but that did not stop more than 400 people from attending
FeatureBY | June 5, 2017
FeatureBY | June 5, 2017
- LEMIEUX ISLAND—Last week, there was about 32.8 millimetres of rainfall coupled with numerous thunderstorm warnings, but that did not stop more than 400 people from attending
FeatureBY | June 5, 2017
- LEMIEUX ISLAND—Last week, there was about 32.8 millimetres of rainfall coupled with numerous thunderstorm warnings, but that did not stop more than 400 people from attending
- PARLIAMENT HILL—I kept getting asked if I was going to the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) event. The way
FeatureBY | May 22, 2017
FeatureBY | May 22, 2017
- PARLIAMENT HILL—I kept getting asked if I was going to the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) event. The way
FeatureBY | May 22, 2017
- PARLIAMENT HILL—I kept getting asked if I was going to the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) event. The way
- I remember in elementary school we had a day dubbed “International Day.” Students shuffled between classrooms that were designed to represent different countries. Each
FeatureBY | May 17, 2017
FeatureBY | May 17, 2017
- I remember in elementary school we had a day dubbed “International Day.” Students shuffled between classrooms that were designed to represent different countries. Each
FeatureBY | May 17, 2017
- I remember in elementary school we had a day dubbed “International Day.” Students shuffled between classrooms that were designed to represent different countries. Each
