Canada Day

Langley Mayor Eric Woodward and Langley-Aldergrove MP Tako van Popta were on hand to welcome 40 new Canadians from 16 countries who were sworn in on Canada Day at historic Fort Langley. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: New Canadians take the oath at historic Fort Langley

40 attend swearing in ceremony on Canada Day

 

People swim in the frigid waters of Lake Ontario overlooking The City of Toronto’s skyline in Mississauga, Ont., Sunday, April 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Canadians highlight national diversity, freedoms at Canada Day celebrations

Air quality warnings blanketed much of Quebec and prompted the cancellation of fireworks displays in Montreal

 

Nitin Goyal, and his son 18-month-old Ansh, shake hands with a politician after Goyal received his citizenship Saturday (July 1, 2023) during a ceremony at the ceremony at the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Vancouver location for Canada Day. (Lauren Collins)

30 new Canadians take citizenship oath at Vancouver ceremony on Canada Day

Federal Immigration Minister said more than 1,000 immigrants would become citizens on July 1

 

People swim in the frigid waters of Lake Ontario overlooking The City of Toronto’s skyline in Mississauga, Ont., Sunday, April 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Celebrations, fireworks taking place in Ottawa despite air quality concerns

If weather permits, the Air Force is also planning a flyover of Parliament Hill just after noon

People swim in the frigid waters of Lake Ontario overlooking The City of Toronto’s skyline in Mississauga, Ont., Sunday, April 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Three-year-old Nina Matriyiv holds a Canadian flag as she attends a citizenship ceremony where her parents and sister, from Ukraine, became citizens with 58 other new Canadians on Canada Day in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday July 1, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

‘It’s all new for us’: Ukrainian newcomers celebrate their first Canada Day

More than 160,000 Ukrainians who have come to Canada under emergency travel agreement

Three-year-old Nina Matriyiv holds a Canadian flag as she attends a citizenship ceremony where her parents and sister, from Ukraine, became citizens with 58 other new Canadians on Canada Day in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday July 1, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The $2 toonie coin is in use around Canada. Previously, Canada had a $2 banknote. What colour was this banknote? (Keili Bartlett / The Northern View)

QUIZ: How much do you really know about Canada?

Saturday, July 1 is Canada Day, a day to celebrate the nation’s 156th birthday

The $2 toonie coin is in use around Canada. Previously, Canada had a $2 banknote. What colour was this banknote? (Keili Bartlett / The Northern View)
Fireworks explode over the Ottawa River as seen from Gatineau, Que., during Canada Day celebrations on Friday, July 1, 2022. Fireworks displays on July 1 are facing a rethink over what sort of message they send to First Nations communities. The annual tradition is also under pressure on other fronts, as the few minutes of awe they inspire are weighed against their cost, the terror they cause some animals, traffic and overcrowding woes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Reconciliation sparks a reckoning for Canada Day fireworks displays

Cultural sensitivities focusing on fireworks displays in relation to truth and reconciliation

Fireworks explode over the Ottawa River as seen from Gatineau, Que., during Canada Day celebrations on Friday, July 1, 2022. Fireworks displays on July 1 are facing a rethink over what sort of message they send to First Nations communities. The annual tradition is also under pressure on other fronts, as the few minutes of awe they inspire are weighed against their cost, the terror they cause some animals, traffic and overcrowding woes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Jabs Newby and Marek Klassen in action for Fraser Valley Bandits (as they were known then) on Saturday, July 30, at Langley Events Centre against Edmonton Stingers. Klassen led all players with 19 points, 10 of which came in the first quarter (Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Canada Day clash pits Vancouver Bandits against Edmonton Stingers at Langley Events Centre

Start of Home and home series

Jabs Newby and Marek Klassen in action for Fraser Valley Bandits (as they were known then) on Saturday, July 30, at Langley Events Centre against Edmonton Stingers. Klassen led all players with 19 points, 10 of which came in the first quarter (Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)
People protest and march on Wellington street against COVID-19 health measures during Canada Day in Ottawa, Ontario, on Friday July 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg

Canada Day protests lacked convoy’s ‘perfect storm of amplification,’ expert says

Ottawa Police Service and parliamentary security learned from the winter demonstrations

People protest and march on Wellington street against COVID-19 health measures during Canada Day in Ottawa, Ontario, on Friday July 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg
Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation master carver Joe Martin orchestrates the raising of a new totem pole for Opitsaht on July 1, 2022. (Nora O’Malley photo)

Truth-speaking Vancouver Island totem pole unveiled on Canada Day

July 1 ceremony on the shores of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations village of Opitsaht near Tofino

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation master carver Joe Martin orchestrates the raising of a new totem pole for Opitsaht on July 1, 2022. (Nora O’Malley photo)
On Friday, July 1, Canada will celebrate its 155th birthday. How much do you know about Canada, its history and its people? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada?

Canada’s 155th birthday is on Friday, July 1

On Friday, July 1, Canada will celebrate its 155th birthday. How much do you know about Canada, its history and its people? (Black Press file photo)
Blaine Chalk poses for a photo in front of his home in London, Ont., where he flies a version of the Canadian Flag designed by Indigenous artist Curtis Wilson, Monday, June 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins

After ‘Freedom Convoy,’ Canadian flag has taken on new meaning for some this year

‘It’s getting a connotation of: People who are the loudest are always the ones waving the flag’

Blaine Chalk poses for a photo in front of his home in London, Ont., where he flies a version of the Canadian Flag designed by Indigenous artist Curtis Wilson, Monday, June 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins
Signs are pictured on Parliament Hill prior to Canada Day, in Ottawa on Monday, June 27, 2022. Many communities are reimagining Canada Day celebrations to recognize Indigenous people as the country continues to reckon with its legacy following the discovery of possible unmarked graves at former residential schools. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Reimagining Canada Day: Celebrations take new approach to honour Indigenous people

Celebrations of Canadian pride balanced with country’s difficult history with Indigenous people

Signs are pictured on Parliament Hill prior to Canada Day, in Ottawa on Monday, June 27, 2022. Many communities are reimagining Canada Day celebrations to recognize Indigenous people as the country continues to reckon with its legacy following the discovery of possible unmarked graves at former residential schools. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
People arrive at a city park on Canada Day in Montreal, Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Canada Day celebrations are making a return after two years of scaled-down festivities, but some Canadians hoping to catch a traditional parade may be out of luck. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Some cities rethinking Canada Day parades amid rising costs, funding challenges

Montreal not the only city concerned about Canada Day parade costs and security

People arrive at a city park on Canada Day in Montreal, Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Canada Day celebrations are making a return after two years of scaled-down festivities, but some Canadians hoping to catch a traditional parade may be out of luck. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
People cheer during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sunday, July 1, 2018. This year will see an “unprecedented and unique Canada Day” with a never-before-seen security posture in the city, says an Ottawa police officer on condition of anonymity at a technical briefing for media on Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Ottawa police say this year’s Canada Day will see ‘unprecedented’ security response

Police are aware of demonstrations in the works and are ‘planning accordingly’

People cheer during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sunday, July 1, 2018. This year will see an “unprecedented and unique Canada Day” with a never-before-seen security posture in the city, says an Ottawa police officer on condition of anonymity at a technical briefing for media on Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
DJ Shub poses for a photograph at the media wall after winning contemporary Indigenous artist of the year during the 2022 Juno Awards Broadcast at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, on Sunday, May 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Full-scale Canada Day celebrations to return to Ottawa in new location

Juno Award winners Charlotte Cardin, Chantal Kreviazuk, DJ Shub and Walk Off the Earth scheduled

DJ Shub poses for a photograph at the media wall after winning contemporary Indigenous artist of the year during the 2022 Juno Awards Broadcast at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, on Sunday, May 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin