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Celebrations, protests take place on Canada Day in Ottawa

Thousands of people wearing red and white and waiving Canadian flags packed downtown Ottawa to celebrate Canada's 155th birthday on Friday, while groups of protesters popped up around Parliament Hill to protest COVID-19 vaccines and federal restrictions.

Driver killed in two-vehicle 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.

Four places to check out this year's Canada Day fireworks in Ottawa

With the main show at LeBreton Flats this year instead of Parliament Hill because of construction, the location of the fireworks show has changed, so the usual spots won't get you the best view.

'We need to bring the truth': Ottawa marks the inaugural Chief Pinesi Day

Chief Pinesi Day will be held on July 1 to honour Grand Chief Constant Pinesi, the last grand chief of the Algonquins to live at his hunting grounds near Rideau Falls in Ottawa.

Police search for suspect after woman sexually assaulted in Kingston's University District

Police in Kingston, Ont. are searching for a suspect after a woman was sexually assaulted in the University District.

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."

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.

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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.

In-person Canada Day celebrations return to the Ottawa Valley

Three years on from the last in-person Canada Day celebrations in Pembroke, Waterfront Park in Pembroke was packed for Canada's 155th birthday.