Ottawa's weekend lineup from July 3 to 5 includes the RBC Ottawa Summer Tournaments, Ottawa Redblacks football, and the Almonte Celtfest. Other notable stories: a 7-year-old boy was found dead after going missing in a Hamilton conservation area on Canada Day, and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo handed a game-worn jersey to a fan after Portugal's win over Croatia at Toronto Stadium.
RBC Ottawa Summer Tournaments
The RBC Ottawa Summer Tournaments bring sports and community spirit to the capital. Thousands of athletes and spectators are expected to participate in soccer, baseball, and other events across multiple venues.
Ottawa Redblacks Football
The Ottawa Redblacks play a home game this weekend at TD Place Stadium. Fans can enjoy Canadian Football League action as the team competes for a win.
Almonte Celtfest
Almonte Celtfest celebrates Celtic music and culture with live performances, food, and family activities. The festival runs from July 3 to 5 in Almonte, Ontario.
Other News
A 7-year-old boy was found dead after going missing in a Hamilton conservation area on Canada Day. Police are investigating. In sports, Cristiano Ronaldo gave his game-worn jersey to a fan after Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 at Toronto Stadium, advancing to the round of 16. Vancouver plans to spend $4.75 million to keep a pedestrian-only zone on Granville Street after the World Cup. A Kitsilano Beach assault case raises questions about bail as federal reforms approach. Energy issues divide Albertans in a separation debate. Alberta's Premier Smith says a proposed oil pipeline route has 'key advantages' despite shipping economics concerns. McEwen Avenue apartment residents were forced out after flooding damage. Ottawa police identified a father believed to be responsible for a double-murder suicide. Two were arrested in Montreal North in an alleged human smuggling investigation. A severe thunderstorm warning for the Montreal area ended, leaving over 135,000 without power. Alberta pitches a new bitumen pipeline route to the B.C. coast with TMX and Pembina partners. New faces joined the Oilers through free agency signings and trades. Carbon monoxide poisoning was ruled out in the Fall River suspicious deaths case, according to N.S. RCMP. Two boaters died after going overboard on Aylesford Lake in N.S. Winnipeg neighbourhood residents question the lack of a tornado warning. Treaty One wants to build a 6,000-seat arena in Winnipeg to attract a pro or junior team. Bushwakker reopened after a two-week closure caused by a water main break. Thunderstorm warnings and a tornado warning were issued in Saskatchewan. A storm ended Canada Day celebrations early in Brantford. Ten people were rescued from Guelph Lake following a sudden thunderstorm. Saskatoon closed river access points as South Saskatchewan River flows increased. A parole board decision triggered outcry from the family of a man allegedly abused in a care home. An Elliot Lake man was charged with setting off fireworks too close to a crowd. A rooftop fire at Timmins Square on Canada Day was reported. Free London Transit is offered on Saturday as the mayor looks to 'pack the park' for Canada vs. Morocco. Renovations are complete as Cascades Casino London launches a sports wagering lounge. Cleanup began after a storm ripped through Simcoe County. Barrie police arrested a man in relation to a child luring investigation. A recreational boat fire occurred on the Detroit River. A worker trapped in a grain elevator at a Lakeshore farm prompted a major rescue operation. Vancouver Island shipyards, forests, and coast are in focus as a B.C.-Ottawa deal sets a framework for growth. Eby compares a condo-purchase plan to 'liquidation' at below construction costs. The search for a sunken B.C. charter boat is hampered by 'challenging' conditions, according to RCMP. An alleged gangster with warrants for extortion and conspiracy to commit murder was arrested in Edmonton. 125 passengers and crew were hit with a highly contagious stomach virus on a cruise from San Francisco. The Princess of Wales returned to Wimbledon and greeted tennis fans lining up in the Queue.
Politics
Canada and the Philippines signed sectoral agreements during Marcos' visit to Vancouver. Canada will host the 2028 Francophonie summit in the Ottawa region. Trump rejects CUSMA extension; what happens next?
Business
Canada ranks 13th on the average global wealth list; Switzerland ranks first. A $10 million proposed settlement was reached in a CIBC class action lawsuit. OpenAI may hand Trump a 5% stake, according to the Financial Times.
Health
125 passengers and crew were hit with a highly contagious stomach virus on a cruise from San Francisco. WHO says a cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak is over. Researchers launched a study on Ebola treatments as the Congo outbreak worsens.
Entertainment
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding in New York: Here's what we know. Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74. Fans marked the release of a new Haruki Murakami novel at a midnight event in Tokyo.
Sports
Ramos and Ronaldo scored as Portugal rallied to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to the round of 16. Did the World Cup pay off? New data raises questions about economic boost. 'We're going to need to be together': Canada prepares to face a modern giant in the World Cup.
Lifestyle
A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence was found by the U.K. National Archives in papers of a captured U.S. ship. 'Do not open until 2276': U.S. burying time capsule to mark July 4. Türkiye blocks an American LGBTQ2S+ cruise from docking, citing 'moral standards'.
Climate & Environment
Wimbledon kept its courts lush green as other London lawns browned in record heat. Here's how you should use your AC to save energy and money, according to experts. A Venezuelan security guard was pulled alive from a building basement 8 days after twin quakes.
Sci-Tech
'The greatest cosmic movie ever made': Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey. It is unclear if French musketeer d'Artagnan's bones were found, research shows. A last-minute launch problem delays a satellite rescue mission for NASA.
