49 m. 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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4 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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7 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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7 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

8 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

8 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

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8 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

8 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

8 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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9 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

9 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

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11 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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17 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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19 h. ago More than 250 CN Tower workers locked out ahead of Canada Day, union says

The decision to lock out workers including hosts, wait staff, bartenders and cooks at the start of peak tourist season 'speaks volumes,' Unifor said

Society

21 h. ago Security heightened for Canada Day in B.C. in shadow of Lapu Lapu festival attack

B.C. police are beefing up security measures for Canada Day celebrations following recent incidents of violence. A government leader says the measures should make people feel safe.

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23 h. ago Heat warnings issued for Edmonton, Calgary and other parts of Alberta

As Albertans prepare to celebrate Canada Day, Environment Canada is warning of a heat wave. Temperatures could reach highs of 35 C in some parts of the province this week.

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23 h. ago Did you spot a submarine in Vancouver waters? It's here for Fleet Week

Ship tours and boat rides and other family fun come to the North Shore on Canada Day and the following weekend

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24 h. ago Ottawa Senators turn attention to NHL free agency on Canada Day

Will there be any fireworks at the Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday? The light show that will be held downtown on Canada Day is guaranteed, but it will be up to Steve Staios, the Ottawa Senators’ president of hockey operations and general manager, to determine if all the talk will turn to action when the […]

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29 h. ago New report highlights how identity shapes charitable giving in Canada

Generosity in Canada is as diverse as the people who call it home VANCOUVER, BC, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada Day is a time to celebrate what unites us, and one of those connections is generosity. From newcomers to indigenous communities, people give in ways that are shaped by their culture, upbringing, and […]

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29 h. ago CN Tower’s hospitality workers locked out but observation deck, walk, shop remain open

Just in time for Canada Day, the management of one of the country’s top tourist destinations – the CN Tower – had locked out more than 250 workers represented by Unifor, effective Monday, reports the union. “Canada Lands Company (the crown corporation that runs CN Tower) choosing to lock out workers at the very start […]

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