39 m. ago Canada Day celebrations draw thousands as Carney says values under pressure

OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show unity on Canada Day amid American threats, economic uncertainty and western alienation. “We’ve decided not to pull apart and fight, but to come together and to build. Because that’s the Canadian way,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said to thousands of […]

Culture

3 h. ago On Canada Day, Gitxsan Nation reflects on responsible land development

A new campaign to highlight principles of traditional Gitxsan Ayook (laws) aims to open opportunities for dialogue as controversial pipeline project gets green light to move ahead without environmental assessments

Sport

3 h. ago George Springer launches Canada Day fireworks as Blue Jays blow out Yankees to move a game out of AL East lead

The Canada Day ceremony was a thing of patriotic beauty, as it always is for the Blue Jays. And given the world we live in, the latest renewal was perhaps bumped with a greater dose of passion than in the recent past. There was a home team that has been playing well and thus making […]

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4 h. ago Hundreds take part in St. Albert’s annual Run for Reconciliation, organizer says support growing

Many participants who took part in the walk or run wore orange shirts.

Culture

4 h. ago 'Pride and patriotism': 73 new Canadians take oath of citizenship on Canada Day

In total, 73 Canadians from 24 countries took their oath of citizenship, pledging to protect and honour their new country's institutions.

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4 h. ago Canada Day in Calgary marked by pride, reflection amid global tensions

For some Calgarians, it was a day to reflect on what it means to be Canadian in the face of ongoing U.S.-Canada tensions

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5 h. ago Ottawa Senators sign veteran centre Lars Eller on quiet Canada Day

'We're excited to bring Lars into our group. He's another veteran with experience, a high-character individual who can move around the lineup.'

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6 h. ago ‘Proud to be a Canadian,’ says one of thousands of Canada Day revellers at Queen’s Park

There was a sea of red-and-white hats and other clothing as thousands of Canada Day celebrants of all ages took over Queen’s Park on Tuesday to honour of the country’s 158th birthday. “I’m proud to be Canadian,” said retired Torontonian Francis Gumabay, who attended the event with his wife, Milagro, and his dog, Hershey. “We’re […]

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10 h. ago You can bet the Ottawa Senators don't like the Mitch Marner deal to Vegas one bit

Only hours before the NHL's market opened on Canada Day, the Leafs confirmed they had sent Marner to the Knights.

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13 h. ago The highs and lows of Canada Day free agency for Maple Leafs

All NHL teams have been tempted to take a big swing at UFAs on July 1 with a chance to add to their rosters. Sometimes it doesn't work.

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13 h. ago Ottawa set to host Canada Day celebration with Prince Edward, PM Carney

Ottawa's Canada Day ceremony will be getting the royal treatment Tuesday, with Prince Edward set to make a speech during a noon event at LeBreton Flats Park.

Culture

13 h. ago Ottawa set to host Canada Day celebration with Prince Edward, Mark Carney

Canada Day this year coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag and the 45th anniversary of the official adoption of O Canada as the national anthem

Culture

13 h. ago Mark Carney says Canadians have chosen to unite despite living in a fractured world

Canada Day this year coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag and the 45th anniversary of the official adoption of O Canada as the national anthem

Transport

13 h. ago Here’s what Mark Carney said to thousands of people gathered in Ottawa on Canada Day

This year’s festivities at LeBreton Flats Park got the royal treatment, with Prince Edward praising Canada’s unity and accomplishments

Transport

13 h. ago Mark Carney says values being tested by attacks on democracy in Canada Day speech

This year’s festivities at LeBreton Flats Park got the royal treatment, with Prince Edward praising Canada’s unity and accomplishments

Events

14 h. ago B.C. woman staging nationwide ‘O Canada’ singalong for nation’s birthday

A B.C. woman is hoping thousands of people across the country will join her in singing 'O Canada' to celebrate the nation's birthday.

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15 h. ago Gunter: What to make of a spike in national pride this Canada Day

Donald Trump is a huge reason for the shift toward more patriotic feelings

Society

15 h. ago Canada Day fireworks: Veteran London retailer on all you need to know

A guy who's worked around fireworks since he was a kid, industry veteran Mike Leff shared some of his expertise ahead of Canada Day

Events

17 h. ago Pet abandonments in Quebec used to spike around Canada Day; now they’re year

MONTREAL — Canada Day has traditionally been synonymous in Montreal with moving day: piles of junk on street corners, sweaty bodies carrying couches up and down the city’s winding staircases _ and a spike in abandoned animals at shelters. However, Montreal’s SPCA is no longer seeing a big jump in animal surrenders around July 1, […]

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23 h. ago Country's first wireless call happened on Canada Day 40 years ago in Toronto

This July 1 marks the 40th anniversary of Canada’s first wireless call. According to Rogers, it happened at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto.At the time, Toronto's mayor, Art Eggleton, made the call with Montreal's Mayor Jean Drapeau using a 10-pound (4.5kg) mobile phone. Rogers provided this call.In July 1985, mobile networks only were able to handle 100 calls per day, but now, Canadians make about 100 million calls and use 6.5 billion megabytes of data on Rogers wireless network."Our wireless journey began with a single call, and it was the beginning of many innovative firsts," said Tony Staffieri, president and CEO of Rogers in a press release. "We're proud of our legacy of leadership and innovation to connect Canadians on Canada’s most reliable networks."And while this is the 40th anniversary of Canada's first wireless call, Rogers also produced a video to celebrate this important milestone.

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