Mayor Watson announces Ottawa4FortMac, a fundraiser in support of the Fort McMurray relief efforts

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(press release)

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Today at City Council,

Mayor Jim Watson and Ottawa Senators player Chris Phillips announced

Ottawa4FortMac,

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fundraising event in support of the Fort McMurray relief efforts. The fundraising event is the Mayor’s direct response to the tragedy that is taking place in Fort McMurray. As a Fort McMurray native and Ottawa resident, Chris Phillips is eager to partner with the City on this initiative. _ _ _ _

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Together, Mayor Watson and Chris Phillips are committed to helping those who have been affected by the devastating Fort McMurray fires, and invite you to join them by attending Ottawa4FortMac. _ _ _ _

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The fundraiser will feature an evening of live country music, a pizza dinner catered by local pizzerias, local craft beer sampling and western-themed activities such as wild mechanical bull rides. The fundraiser is taking place on Wednesday, June 8 at the

Aberdeen Pavilion, 1000 Exhibition Way, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Tickets will be available for purchase early next week.