Ottawa Canada Day

• 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.

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  Jul 5, 2022
  
• 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.

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  Jul 1, 2022
  
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• 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.

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  Jun 30, 2022
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• 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.

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  Jun 27, 2022
• Ottawa police say this year’s Canada Day will see ‘unprecedented’ security response

  Police are aware of the demonstrations and are ``planning accordingly,'' said the officer.

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  Jun 17, 2022
• Orderly Canada Day sees fewer calls to Ottawa bylaw officers than in 2020

  Ottawa's bylaw department says the overall number of calls for service were down 21 per cent year-over-year on Canada Day in 2021 despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Jul 2, 2021
• Ottawa police to focus on crowds but won’t be ‘counting heads’ on Canada Day

  Ottawa police will be monitoring high-traffic areas such as the ByWard Market and popular parks on Canada Day amid loosened restrictions in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Jun 29, 2021
• Swastika painted onto Carruthers Avenue sidewalk on Canada Day: Ottawa police

  The Ottawa police's hate crime unit is investigating after a swastika was reportedly painted onto the sidewalk on Carruthers Avenue on Canada Day.

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  Jul 3, 2020
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• No tickets issued after Ottawa police disperse Canada Day crowd at Mooney’s Bay

  Ottawa police say a large crowd at Mooney's Bay caused 'disorder issues and health concerns' Wednesday night, but people dispersed without incident.

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  Jul 2, 2020
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• Ottawa’s Canada Day celebrations cancelled due to coronavirus, virtual program planned

  There will be no Canada Day party held in Ottawa this year, Canadian Heritage confirmed Friday.

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  Apr 17, 2020