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Communities across the region are getting ready to mark Canada Day. In Kingston, officials are urging people to leave the fireworks to the professionals. While in Bath, organizers are preparing for one of the village’s biggest days of the year. Jesse Reynolds has more.

WATCH: Fireworks and food trucks are just some things on Saskatoon’s Canada Day agenda with many people at The River Landing to enjoy the festivities.

It’s Canada Day, and with an extreme heat warning in effect, many celebrated under some of the hottest conditions we’ve seen this year. Whether it was at the waterfront, or taking part in traditions across the city, people still found ways to make the most of the holiday. Lexy Benedict has more on how Torontonians...

WATCH: There are many activities taking place in Saskatoon for Canada Day. Nowshad Ali, Canada Day Director tells Global News Morning what we can expect this year.

Whether you’re hosting or attending a Canada Day celebration there are ways to incorporate the perfect themed bites. Ariana Thomas, a food and lifestyle content creator, joins Liem Vu  withsome inspiration.

The wild weather continues across Calgary, with many areas experiencing thunderstorms and downpours as the city celebrates Canada’s birthday. But despite less-than-ideal conditions, it wasn’t enough to stop Calgarians from taking part in multiple Canada Day events across the city. Jordan Prentice has more.

Montrealers from all backgrounds turned out in droves to take part in Canada Day festivities in several neighbourhoods across the city. Those who came out to party say despite the challenges faced by the city and the country, they are optimistic and grateful. Phil Carpenter reports.

Thousands of British Columbians came out on Canada Day to celebrate. Events were held throughout the province to mark Canada’s 159 years of Confederation. Safeeya Pirani has the highlights.

Mississauga’s Celebration Square is hosting their annual Canada Day celebration on Wednesday.  One of the many talents performing this year is Aiona Santana, a Venezuelan Canadian singer with a blend of traditional and modern pop hits. Santana joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to discuss what influences her music.

Canada officially turns 159 on Wednesday and the City of Peterborough has plenty of activities planned. Madeleine McColl has the details:

Canada Day is typically a celebration of national pride but this year in Alberta it’s also serving as a reminder of the province’s deep political divide. With a referendum looming asking Albertans about the province’s future in Canada, it’s prompting people to think about what the country has done for them. Kabi Moulitharan reports.

The national daytime ceremony at Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats Park marked 159 years of Confederation. Notable figures spoke to the crowd, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canadian astronaut Col. Jeremy Hansen, Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller, recently-appointed Governor General Louise Arbour and accessibility advocate Rick Hansen.

If you’re planning to celebrate Canada Day in the Calgary area, be prepared for a busy day of festivities. Skylar Peters looks at some of the major events taking place across Calgary and surrounding communities.

The City of Calgary’s Events Coordinator joins Global News Morning to talk about where to celebrate Canada Day across the city.

On Canada’s 159th birthday, Prime Minister Mark Carney told the nation that “Canada is worth fighting for.” David Akin reports on Carney’s Canada Day speech promoting unity and strength, the messages from new Governor General Louise Arbour and from Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, as well as the festivities on Parliament Hill.

Governor General Louise Arbour and Prime Minister Mark Carney will mark Canada’s 159th birthday at a special ceremony in Ottawa. David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent, joins Nivrita Ganguly to discuss to what to expect.

Ottawa is shifting from emergency response to recovery after record breaking rainfall on Canada Day triggered widespread flooding across the city. Officials say crews remain focused on restoring power, clearing debris and helping residents clean up as recovery efforts continue.

Global News was joined by one of Canada’s most beloved bands, the Barenaked Ladies, ahead of the Canada Day celebration in Ottawa on Wednesday, where they will be performing with other artists. Ed Robertson, Jim Creeggan, Tyler Stewart, and Kevin Hearn spoke with Megan King and expressed enthusiasm to be performing at the special occasion.

This Canada Day, Andrew Lo, CEO of Embark, joins Global’s Nivrita Ganguly to discuss some of the financial benefits that come with living in Canada – including what Canadian parents need to know about government grants and education savings.

Bryan Adams is ramping up his Canadian pride with the release of a protest song against Trump’s 51st state rhetoric. The song goes on to highlight the long history of connection between Canada and the United States. Adams released the song on Canada Day.