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By Meghan Cobb Global News Posted July 1, 2024 6:46 pm Updated July 1, 2024 7:07 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Calgary’s Heritage Park marked two big birthdays Monday. The historical park celebrated 60 years in the community, as well as the 157th …
Read More »Canada Day at The Forks highlighted reconciliation efforts, even with the rain – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada Day at The Forks netted a smaller crowd this year due to rainy, dreary weather, but that didn’t stop the events from going ahead. Musical performances and basketball competitions were moved under the cover of the parking lot and the CN …
Read More »What’s open and what’s closed on Canada Day weekend in Winnipeg – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Monday is July 1, Canada Day, which means there will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate across the city, but many local services, businesses and resources will either be closed or operating under holiday hours over the long weekend. All City of …
Read More »Requests open for float entries for Peterborough Canada Day Parade – Peterborough
With the 2024 Canada Day Parade proceeding, the City of Peterborough, Ont., is encouraging businesses and groups to enter a float for the annual downtown event. This year’s parade theme is “Happy Birthday Canada!” “The Canada Day parade has been a family favourite in Peterborough for decades,” Mayor Jeff Leal …
Read More »Winnipeg Blue Bombers look ahead to big Canada Day party – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size We may be only a few days into May, but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are already thinking months ahead. The team announced Friday that a large-scale Canada Day celebration is planned for July 1 at Princess Auto Stadium, complete with live entertainment, …
Read More »Canada’s citizenship numbers are rising. How many passed the test? – National
On Canada Day, more than a thousand people will be pledging their oath to the country as new Canadian citizens. Ceremonies for 1,130 citizenship recipients are scheduled to take place across the country on Saturday, according to numbers Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada shared with Global News. Passing a citizenship …
Read More »Canada Day fireworks, festivities happening in Ottawa despite air quality concerns
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’s capital city will see some festivities around Parliament Hill, but the main entertainment will be at LeBreton Flats, just west of downtown, where celebrations …
Read More »Are you proud to be Canadian? Most say yes — but pride levels are changing – National
Nearly half of people in Canada say the pride they feel in being Canadian has changed in the past five years and those who reported either a pride drop or increase are evenly split, according to a new poll. The poll, conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs exclusively for Global News, …
Read More »What’s open, what’s closed on Canada Day in Halifax – Halifax
Halifax will be kicking off its Canada Day celebrations on Saturday. Here’s a look at what’s happening, as well as at altered schedules and holiday hours for local businesses and services. The city will host fireworks, free concerts on both the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfront, and an air show debut …
Read More »Will fire bans hamper your Canada Day fun? What is and isn’t allowed this year – National
This year’s Canada Day might feel a bit less festive for many. As Canadians grapple with a record wildfire season, parts of the country are under a fire ban ahead of the long weekend. Restrictions on outdoor fires are in place in several provinces which means many people will have …
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