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After a more than decade-long absence from the city, the Canadian Geographic Challenge will put on a live national championship in Ottawa at the Canadian Museum of Nature from May 2 to 4.
Filling hotel suites and restaurant seats, the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, held May 23 - 24 this year, brings economic spinoffs to downtown businesses to the tune of $14.8 million. One of the busiest weekends for businesses in the city, the race produces $14.8 million in economic activity in Ottawa and $32.3 million in the province, according to the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance.
Sasha Erfanian, Centretown News
The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now is running a free tax clinic until May.While some Ottawa residents bring their income tax records to an accountant – a service that can cost hundreds of dollars – others who can’t afford to are turning to a different method.
Fashionistas will be able to shake off their frosty winter plumage and warm up to vibrant multicultural beats, colours and culinary delights at the Delta Hotel on April 4. A local event-planning company is promoting the event – “A Culture Chic Affair” – to showcase emerging creative talents from Ottawa’s African and Caribbean communities.