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City of Ottawa Did Not Inform Public About Fireworks Display for ‘Public Safety’ Reasons

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City of Ottawa Did Not Inform Public About Fireworks Display for ‘Public Safety’ Reasons

The City of Ottawa says it chose not to publicly announce a late-night fireworks display on the opening night of Bluesfest because officials were concerned about public safety and crowd control. The fireworks, which were left unused after the Canada Day show was cancelled by bad weather, were launched shortly before 11 p.m. at LeBreton Flats, surprising nearby residents and angering some … Read more

‘Extreme Weather’ Cancels Ottawa’s Canada Day Activities, Including Fireworks

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‘Extreme Weather’ Cancels Ottawa’s Canada Day Activities, Including Fireworks

Severe weather on Wednesday forced the cancellation of Ottawa’s evening Canada Day celebrations, including the planned fireworks display. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, flooding, road closures and widespread power outages created unsafe conditions across the city. Canadian Heritage confirmed that the National Canada Day Evening Show had been cancelled because of public safety concerns and the poor … Read more