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Celebrations, protests planned for Canada Day in Ottawa

Thousands of people converged on downtown Ottawa to celebrate Canada's 155th birthday, while police and city officials braced for possible protests against COVID-19 restrictions.

Wellington Street in front of Parliament Hill was packed with people on Canada Day. (Ryan Arden/CTV News Ottawa)

What you need to know about Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa

A sea of red and white filled downtown Ottawa and LeBreton Flats to celebrate Canada's 155th birthday, while events are also being held across the city.

Two police officers monitor Wellington Street as people arrive in downtown Ottawa on Canada Day. (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)

A list of Canada Day events in Ottawa today

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the Canada Day activities across the city of Ottawa, including at the new location at LeBreton Flats.

Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds and a CF-18 perform a flypast during the Canada Day noon show on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, July 1, 2019. (Justin Tang/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in crash in Ottawa's west end

Emergency crews responded to a collision involving an SUV and a pickup truck at the intersection of Merivale Road and Baseline Road just before 11 a.m. Friday.

Gas prices to drop 17 cents a litre over two days in Ottawa

President of Canadians for Affordable Energy Dan McTeague predicts gas prices will fall 17 cents over the next two days, following Ontario government's decision to cut the provincial gas tax and energy markets being "in a bit of a retreat."

Four people arrested at National War Memorial in Ottawa as Canada Day celebrations begin

Police officers in cruisers, on foot patrol and on bicycles are patrolling the Parliamentary Precinct, the ByWard Market and the so-called 'motor vehicle control zone,' as the city prepares for Canada's 155th birthday celebrations and possible protests.

What's open and closed in Ottawa on Canada Day

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the closures and schedule changes in Ottawa on Canada Day.

A hot Canada Day in Ottawa, with a chance of rain

You will need an umbrella or rain jacket if you're out attending Canada Day festivities in Ottawa today.

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The Canadian flag in the context of 'Freedom Convoy' and residential schools

In the wake of last year’s discoveries of unmarked graves at residential schools and the prominent displays of the Canadian flag during 'Freedom Convoy' protests, some Canadians are re-evaluating the meaning of the national symbol.

Participants gather at the National War Memorial during a demonstration, part of a convoy-style protest participants are calling "Rolling Thunder", in Ottawa, Saturday, April 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Celebrations, protests planned for Canada Day in Ottawa

Thousands of people converged on downtown Ottawa to celebrate Canada's 155th birthday, while police and city officials braced for possible protests against COVID-19 restrictions.

In Canada Day message, Trudeau says Canadian flag represents promise of a better life

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 message.

'Not going to happen in our lifetime': First-time homebuyers share their struggles with purchasing a home

A recent survey shows nearly 50 per cent of Canadians who rent expect to do so forever. As rising interest and inflation rates contribute to a sense of pessimism among first-time homebuyers in Canada, some are sharing their struggles with purchasing their first house.