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Toronto cancels one Canada Day fireworks show after vendor pulls out last minute

One of Toronto’s Canada Day fireworks displays has been cancelled and another has been postponed after a vendor pulled out at the last minute.

People watch a fireworks show in Centennial park as part of Canada Day celebrations, in Toronto on Sunday, July 1, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

What you need to know about Toronto's Canada Day events

After two years of mostly virtual celebrations to mark Canada Day, in-person festivities are back across the Greater Toronto Area.

A volunteer waves Canadian flags while handing them out to people during Canada Day festivities on Monday, July 1, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ontario gas prices about to take massive drop. This is when that will happen

Ontario gas prices are about to take a huge drop and one expert says it will be 'well worth waiting' if drivers can hold off on filling up.

A man pumps gas in Montreal, March 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

The Canadian flag in the context of 'Freedom Convoy' and residential schools

In the wake of last year’s discoveries of unmarked graves at residential schools and the prominent displays of the Canadian flag during 'Freedom Convoy' protests, some Canadians are re-evaluating the meaning of the national symbol.

Ford says he'll end 'unfair' insurance premiums based on postal codes

Ontario drivers could soon see the end of "unfair" insurance policies with premiums based on postal codes, Premier Doug Ford said Thursday.

One man dead, one in police custody following stabbing in St. Catharines

A 28-year-old man is facing a charge of second-degree murder following a stabbing in St. Catharines' Old Pine Trail area Thursday night.

Man arrested after car explodes in front of Oshawa police station

A man has been arrested after a car exploded in front of a police station in Oshawa.

This is what's open and closed on Canada Day 2022

What's open and closed on Canada Day 2022? Here's the list.

List of road closures in Toronto this Canada Day long weekend

If you are staying in the city for the Canada Day long weekend, there are several road closures to keep in mind.

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The Canadian flag in the context of 'Freedom Convoy' and residential schools

Participants gather at the National War Memorial during a demonstration, part of a convoy-style protest participants are calling "Rolling Thunder", in Ottawa, Saturday, April 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Celebrations, protests planned for Canada Day in Ottawa

Thousands of people converged on downtown Ottawa to celebrate Canada's 155th birthday, while police and city officials braced for possible protests against COVID-19 restrictions.

In Canada Day message, Trudeau says Canadian flag represents promise of a better life

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Canadians to recommit to the country’s values, including respect, hope and kindness, in his official Canada Day message.

'Not going to happen in our lifetime': First-time homebuyers share their struggles with purchasing a home

A recent survey shows nearly 50 per cent of Canadians who rent expect to do so forever. As rising interest and inflation rates contribute to a sense of pessimism among first-time homebuyers in Canada, some are sharing their struggles with purchasing their first house.