The Walrus Foundation recently held it’s first gala at The Fermenting Cellar in the Distillery District. Hosted by Seamus O’Regan and Shelagh Rogers, the night also included a unique silent auction of secret messages in a bottle – including written words from Archbisop Desmond Tutu, Sir Richard Branson, Margaret Atwood and Stephen King. www.walrusmagazine.com

PHOTOS: Shelley Ambrose (executive director of The Walrus Foundation and co-publisher of The Walrus), Senator Pamela Wallin; authors Barry Callaghan, Margaret Atwood and artist Claire Weissman-Wilks.