Canada Day

A sea of red and white is expected to converge on downtown Ottawa and LeBreton Flats today to celebrate Canada's 155th birthday.

Summer is officially here as the first long weekend of the season approaches. 11 hr ago Saint John is having its dog day. 11 hr ago Many, fearful that their marital status is in danger, are moving now to square away potential medical, parental and estate issues. 11 hr ago A recent survey shows nearly 50 per cent of Canadians who rent expect to do so forever. 11 hr ago There is no on-street parking or stopping in the area, and any vehicle failing to observe the rules may be ticketed and towed. "All signs or banners cannot be left unattended. We will provide more information in the upcoming few days. This is a festival.

Municipalities across the province have a variety of activities planned including family events, music, cake, food and tournaments—not to mention the iconic ...

The concert goes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The service will be live-streamed on the city’s Facebook page. Robin Hood Bay is closed to both residential and commercial users. Later in the day, the Canada Day Celebrations Concert will take place, also at the park, and will feature The Navigators and The Fables. Multicultural food, bouncy castles and sweets will be available. Garbage collection normally scheduled for Friday in the City of St. John’s has been pushed to Saturday because of the Memorial Day/Canada Day holiday. Thompson says Canada Day is a day to reflect on the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. She encourages people to learn about Indigenous culture and listen to the stories of those impacted by residential schools.

After two years of mostly virtual celebrations to mark Canada Day, in-person festivities are back across the Greater Toronto Area.

The TTC will be operating on a holiday schedule for Canada Day while GO Transit will be adhering to its Saturday schedule. The city’s main Canada Day celebrations are planned for both Mel Lastman Square in North York and Thompson Memorial Park in Scarborough. The festivities at Mel Lastman Square run from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. and will include live music, dance performances, family-friendly activities and food vendors. The celebration at Thomson Memorial Park runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and activities include a pancake breakfast, a sound stage with a DJ, bouncy castles and face painting. The TTC will, however, be increasing service on the 22 Coxwell, 92 Woodbine South and 501 Queen routes to accommodate those travelling to and from Ashbridges Bay Park for the Canada Day fireworks display. The city’s StrollTO program offers free self-guided walking itineraries in more than 140 neighbourhoods across the city. “I can tell you that the police have learned from those kinds of experiences,” Mayor John Tory said of the Victoria Day weekend violence during an interview with CP24 this week. I think certainly the chief has my full support in making sure that anybody who's engaged in that kind of act is brought to justice and dealt with because it is just not something that is acceptable in a city like this or anywhere.” Here is the full list of closures. it is unclear if this will have an impact on the Canada Day fireworks. Here is the full list. All fireworks displays start at 10 p.m. It is going to be scorcher with Environment Canada forecasting a daytime high of 30 C, though the humidex will make it feel like 35.

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement to recognize Canada Day: “After one of the most challenging periods in our history, many people are ...

“As Canadians, we enjoy a vast landscape of natural beauty and resources, from mountains ranges and beautiful coastlines, to rich farmland and abundant forests. “At our best, Canada is a place where we take care of our neighbours, no matter who they are or how much money they have in their pocket. “We are fortunate to live in one of the most welcoming countries on the planet.

Today, we celebrate the country we love, and the people we share it with. Canada is home to over 38 million people: Canadians who live in cities and towns ...

And a promise of a better life. A promise of safety for those fleeing violence and war. A promise of opportunity.

By Steve Scherer OTTAWA (Reuters) - The first in-person Canada Day celebrations in three years on Friday will include a huge police presence and street ...

To keep vehicles from blocking the streets, most of the downtown core will be closed to traffic, and officials are encouraging people to take free public transit instead of driving. Multiple police forces, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), are being brought in to help. Separate protests during the same period snarled international travel and trade at border crossings.

Canada Day yesterday (the 155th anniversary of the British North America Act giving birth to the Canadian confederation) was celebrated early here last ...

Canada Day yesterday (the 155th anniversary of the British North America Act giving birth to the Canadian confederation) was celebrated early here last Tuesday with a reception in Teatro San Martín – perhaps to split the difference between Canada Day and La Fete de Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Québec’s biggest festival, on June 24. President Alberto Fernández and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently renewed their acquaintance at the G7 summit in Bavaria. Sirrs highlighted the bilateral relations and common values between the two countries in keeping with the event’s title: “Over 80 years of friendship” (it should be borne in mind that Canada did not gain full control of its foreign affairs until the Statute of Westminster in 1931). The common ground ranged from defence of human rights and gender equality to both countries participating in the Qatar World Cup at the end of the year.

Here are a few of the events planned for July 1, 2022: The Annual Fishermen Powwow, honouring the memories of our Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and ...

The event is from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hampton community center. The event promises "lots of smoke, noise, and fun." The fireworks display will begin at 10:40pm launching from the Westmorland St. bridge. Oromocto First Nation will be hosting a three-day powwow starting July 1. St. Andrews is hosting events from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The day starts with the Fishermen's Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Hall and ends with a fireworks show at Market Square. In between, there will be tours, games, music, a parade, cake, and more. The Annual Fishermen Powwow, honouring the memories of our Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, is planned in Chatham on July 1. - In Fredericton, celebrations will be held at the NB Exhibition grounds on Smythe St. Celebrations kicked off with a concert on June 30. First Nation Storytellers will have a guided Indigenous history and storytime at the Rothesay Commons (2 p.m.) and the Town of Hampton (4 p.m.) Moncton will be holding their "Woah Canada!" event, with activities from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Riverfront Park. There will be a kids' play zone, a bike parade, live music, an opening prayer and presentations from the Elsipogtog Mi'kmaq Cultural Center. The event will end with fireworks. St. Stephen will be holding events from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Ganong Nature Park. There will be a barbecue, bouncy castles, cake, free skating, swimming, and a free concert. From Friday at 5 p.m. to Sunday at 3 p.m. There will be food, vendors, music, dancing and more. It will begin with a 6 a.m. sunrise ceremony, then a 10 a.m. Grand Entry. There will be drumming, dancing and entertainment until 3 p.m. Fireworks are planned at 10 p.m. near the Rodd Miramichi, in partnership with the City of Miramichi.

Remember, learn and engage this Canada Day at Fort William Historical Park, head out to explore the Anishinaabe Encampment and Fort William to learn about ...

- 8:45 p.m. Closing remarks - 7:45 p.m. Arden Bruyere - CAHEP - 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Katherine Nemec - 4 p.m. BREAK - Willow Springs - 5 p.m. Opening Ceremony - 3 p.m. Shy-Anne Hovorka As the summer season kicks off, there’s plenty to see and do! - 2 p.m. Welcome remarks - 2 p.m. Dr. Buck and Blues bangers - 1 p.m. World Cultural Dance

The first in-person Canada Day celebrations in three years on Friday will include a huge police presence and street closures throughout downtown Ottawa to ...

Multiple police forces, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), are being brought in to help. To keep vehicles from blocking the streets, most of the downtown core will be closed to traffic, and officials are encouraging people to take free public transit instead of driving. Some of the same organizers were behind a truck convoy that blocked Ottawa's downtown core around parliament for three weeks this past winter, causing a crisis that resulted in dozens of arrests.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Canadians to recommit to the country's values, including respect, hope and kindness, in his official Canada Day ...

"And today we celebrate the place we all call home." Governor General delivers first Canada Day message Today, we celebrate them – whether they’ve been here for weeks, months, years, or generations – and the country we love.

According to the city, the vendor providing the pyrotechnics for Ashbridges Bay Park, Stan Wadlow Park and Milliken Park informed officials on Thursday they “ ...

“It was a very small group of people, you know hooligans really, on Victoria Day that weekend that ruined it for everyone,” he said. City officials said they have used the vendor, who they identified as David Whysall International Fireworks Inc., multiple times, including for the Victoria Day weekend. The vendor was also able to commit to a fireworks display on July 2 for Stan Wadlow Park.” Companies across Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and in the U.S. were contacted,” staff said in a news release issued Friday morning. They literally spoke with 20 different vendors.” Those fireworks have now been cancelled.