Severe Storms Cause Flooding and Power Outages on Canada Day
Severe thunderstorms and flooding on Canada Day inundated homes and left hundreds without power in Ottawa, particularly in the west end where two highrise buildings were flooded and lost electricity, leaving residents without elevators and with flooded vehicles, according to the Ottawa Citizen.
Orange-Level Heat Warning Remains in Place
An 'orange-level' heat warning continues across the region, with no immediate relief in sight. The warning follows record-breaking rainfall that disrupted Canada Day festivities, flooded streets and basements, and caused widespread power outages, as reported by the Ottawa Citizen.
Snowbirds Bid Farewell After 55 Years
The Snowbirds, Canada's iconic aerial demonstration team, performed over Ottawa as part of Canada Day ceremonies, marking what is expected to be their final appearance before a decade-long hiatus. An opinion piece in the Ottawa Citizen reflects on the national symbol's history and the start of a new era as they bid farewell for now.
Anita Anand's Office Intervened to Stop Criticism of Mriya Organizations
Documents reveal that then-Defence Minister Anita Anand's staff ordered the removal of criticism about Mriya organizations operated by Canadian military personnel from a statement the Canadian Forces intended to release to the Ottawa Citizen, according to the newspaper.
Free World Cup Watch Party at Lebreton Flats
Ottawa will host a second public watch party for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, July 4, at Lebreton Flats, where Canada will face Morocco. Hundreds had already gathered at Lansdowne Park to watch Canada play Switzerland earlier in the week.
