On July 1, 1867, three British colonies merged to form Canada. But independence would prove elusive for decades to come.

With Canada Day almost upon us, some new Canadians will celebrate in nationwide citizenship ceremonies — but countless migrants are facing the reality that they may never reach that milestone. The ...

Here’s what our northern neighbors are up to on the first day of July every year. (Hint: Get ready to celebrate!) While Americans celebrate their independence on the Fourth of July, Canadians ...

Wednesday's extreme weather caused the cancellation of Ottawa's evening Canada Day activities, including the fireworks display, as homes flooded, roads were closed and thunderstorms led to power ...

As Canadians prepare to celebrate Canada Day on Wednesday, residents and visitors in Toronto are being advised to plan ahead, with many government offices, banks and retail outlets set to close for ...

The evening show portion of the national ceremony at Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats Park had to be cancelled early Wednesday evening due to extreme weather and the conditions of the site. In an update ...

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