Extra security measures part of Canada Day festivities, Ottawa mayor says


Ottawa vigilant as Canada 150 birthday party looms after London attack: mayor
Canada's capital will do everything it can to prevent an attack when it hosts the country's 150th birthday next month but no amount of preparation can guarantee 100 per cent safety, Ottawa's mayor says. "When you see a tragedy that took place in London

Fireworks light up the sky red behind the Peace Tower during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill on Friday, July 1, 2016 in Ottawa. Justin Tang / What is this? Sponsored content is written by Global News' editorial staff … . Ottawa mayor Jim Watson says the nation's capital will do all it can to prevent an attack when it hosts the country's 150th birthday next month. (Canadian Press). OTTAWA — Canada's capital will do everything it can to prevent an attack when it hosts …

Canada Day security will be 'heightened': Ottawa mayor

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says he is confident in the security plans for Canada's 150th birthday. The attacks killed seven people in a busy section of London and wounded about 50 people. Khan said Sunday that Londoners should all remain vigilant as the
Ottawa vigilant as Canada 150 birthday party looms after London attack: mayor
Ottawa vigilant as Canada 150 birthday party looms after London attack: mayor
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Canada's official birthday, July 1st, is always celebrated with great fanfare in celebrations in cities and towns across the country. The biggest event is of course in the national capital, Ottawa. Crowds are likely to be even bigger than the usual …

Ottawa's mayor says security will be “very strong” at Ottawa's July first celebrations for Canada's 150th birthday. Jim Watson urged vigilance Sunday, a day after an attack in London that killed seven people, including a Ca… 1:31 Kinder Morgan exec
Officials toss some mulch on a newly planted maple tree outside city hall on June 4. The event followed an announcement by Mayor Jim Watson about the 150 maple groves being planted in the city to mark the country's 150th anniversary. - Melissa Murray/

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Kinder Morgan Canada's president says he's willing to meet with B.C.'s Greens and NDP on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. But Ian Anderson says no further concessions are planned on the $7.4-billion project. 1:29 'Ghost bike' to honour. OTTAWA — A woman who worked in a homeless shelter before moving to Europe was identified on Saturday as the Canadian killed in the London terror attack that left seven people dead. Family members say Christine Archibald from British Columbia was a

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says he is confident in the security plans for Canada's 150th birthday. "I do have great confidence in our police,' Watson told reporters on Sunday. "They obviously are working with all agencies to ensure the security of our …

Following London attack, Watson says city has to be prepared for risks on Canada Day. Tweet · A. A. Report an Error. Mayor Jim Watson is seen in this file photo. Justin Tang/

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