Canada Day Ottawa

• Canada Day festivities kick off, Trudeau pays tribute to those battling wildfires

  Canada Day celebrations are taking place in Ottawa and across the country on Saturday, although some have been scaled back due to poor air quality.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2023
  
• Few arrests made during ‘unprecedented’ Ottawa police operation on Canada Day weekend

  Ottawa police say they ``met the challenges'' of the busy Canada Day long weekend, which featured the first in-person celebrations since the pandemic began alongside protests.

  Crime

  Jul 5, 2022
  
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• As it happened: Canada Day celebrations, protests held across the country

  Public events marking the holiday were put on hold due to the pandemic, but eased health restrictions have once again made large gatherings and celebrations possible.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2022
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• Thousands gather in Ottawa for Canada Day celebrations, protests amid tight security

  Canada Day prompted a major police presence in Ottawa to prevent a repeat of the convoy blockade from February, as thousands gathered for the first time in two years.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2022
• 4 arrested after soldier charged for criticizing COVID-19 mandates lands in Ottawa

  Army reservist James Topp was charged in February with two counts of conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline for comments made while wearing his uniform.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2022
• Here’s what to know as Ottawa braces for Canada Day protests amid ‘lingering trauma’

  There remains significant community frustration and anger at how Ottawa police handled the so-called 'Freedom Convoy' that blockaded the downtown core for weeks earlier this year.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2022
• Ottawa residents, police brace for protests on Canada Day

  Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and interim police chief Steve Bell say security plans have been drawn up to allow for safe celebrations on Friday despite the threat of protests.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2022
• COVID-19: Canada Day in Ottawa goes virtual for 2nd year in a row with Jann Arden

  The federal government has ruled out any in-person festivities on Parliament Hill for Canada Day this year amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2021
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• What to do for Canada Day in Ottawa

  From fireworks to midways and the Ottawa Jazz Festival, the long weekend is chock-full of things to do with the family.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2019
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• Here’s what’s open and closed in Ottawa this Canada Day long weekend

  Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in Ottawa during the Canada Day long weekend.

  Jun 29, 2018