News of the day: Canada Day storms flood homes and leave hundreds without power; Snowbirds bid farewell (for now); 'Orange-level' heat warning remains in place

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A resident of a McEwen Avenue apartment building treads through water as they evacuate with their belongings following severe flooding and thunderstorms on July 1.

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CANADA DAY STORMS FLOOD HOMES AND LEAVE HUNDREDS WITHOUT POWER

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In the west end, two highrises were flooded and without power, leaving residents in the dark, without elevators, and with flooded vehicles.

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ANITA ANAND’S OFFICE INTERVENED TO STOP CRITICISM OF MRIYA ORGANIZATIONS OPERATED BY CANADIAN MILITARY PERSONNEL: DOCUMENTS

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Here’s what then-Defence Minister’s staff ordered removed from a statement the Canadian Forces intended to release to the Ottawa Citizen.

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The Snowbirds flew over Ottawa as part of the Canada Day ceremonies, July 01, 2026.

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THE SNOWBIRDS HAVE BEEN IN THE SKY FOR 55 YEARS. THEY BID CANADA DAY FAREWELL (FOR NOW) | OPINION

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As a decade-long hiatus looms, the national symbol faces the start of a new era.

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Hundreds of people gathered at Lansdowne Park to watch Canada take on Switzerland in World Cup action Wednesday afternoon.

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LEBRETON FLATS PLAYING HOST TO FREE WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY AS CANADA TAKES ON MOROCCO

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Ottawa will host its second public watch party of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament on Saturday, July 4 as Canada takes on Morocco.

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NO HEAT RELIEF IN SIGHT AS ‘ORANGE-LEVEL’ HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN PLACE

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Orange-level warning follows record-breaking rainfall that wreaked havoc on Canada Day festivities, flooded streets and basements, and knocked out power

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