The Vanier Sugar Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary from March 24 to 30, 2025, at the Vanier Museopark's urban sugar shack. This free, family-friendly event offers a week of activities highlighting traditional maple syrup production and the rich heritage of...
On January 23, the Vanier Business Improvement Area (VBIA) hosted the highly anticipated Vanier BIA Awards at Coworkly, bringing together our vibrant business community to celebrate outstanding contributions. The evening was filled with excitement as local business...
The 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Vanier Business Improvement Area (VBIA) was one of our most highly attended events to date, bringing together local businesses, community stakeholders, and elected officials to reflect on our progress and plan for the...
As a Vanier BIA member, you are part of a community that’s growing stronger, more vibrant, and better connected every year. Together, we’ve made incredible strides in improving our neighbourhood, driving more foot traffic to our businesses, and showcasing everything...
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Vanier BIA Awards! These awards recognize the incredible contributions of our local businesses and celebrate the dedication that makes our community thrive. Help us honour your fellow merchants by nominating them for the...
This December, Vanier is the place to be for festive fun and community spirit! From cherished traditions to lively new events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars and join us for these holiday happenings while supporting great local causes....
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the 19th edition of the beloved Snowflake Breakfast, happening on Friday, December 6th at the Centre Pauline-Charron! This cherished community event brings together nearly 500 people, including local leaders, residents,...
October’s Networking Breakfast, held in celebration of Small Business Month and hosted by the Vanier BIA and Downtown Rideau BIA, featured a panel discussion with industry leaders Pat Nicastro, Corey Hackett, Kathe Forsyth-Seguin, Anna Bélanger, and Sarah Chown, who...
Join your fellow burger lovers this November for the tastiest event of the fall! Enjoy gourmet burgers at participating restaurants and make a difference in our local community. For every Novemburger sold, $2 will be donated to the United Way of Eastern Ontario,...
October is Small Business Month! It’s the time of year when we celebrate the contributions your small businesses make to our economy! In Ottawa alone there are 6400 small businesses, employing 128,000 people across the 18 BIAs of the City of Ottawa. They represent...
August marked the return of the most exclusive dinner party in town, Partage Beechwood!  Rain did not dampen the spirits of attendees, who clearly understood the assignment by turning up ready with raincoats, umbrellas, and the BEST attitudes!  This year, 200 guests...
Source: https://ottawacitizen.com/sponsored/social-scene/social-scene-community-builders-partage-beechwood Ashley Fraser Published Aug 26, 2024  •  1 minute read The sixth annual Partage Beechwood, held Wednesday, Aug. 21, raised an impressive $65,000 to support...