Where is all the Canada Day pride? | Letters to the Editor | Page 14 | Unpublished
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Publication Date: July 2, 2026 - 04:00

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Where is all the Canada Day pride? | Letters to the Editor

July 2, 2026
I celebrated Canada Day in Ottawa for the first time in 1982. I remember the sea of flags everywhere and on all government buildings. The atmosphere for the celebration on the Hill was fantastic. What has happened to this patriotism since then? I drove through the city last Saturday. Hardly any flags on the buildings or houses. Where is our pride? Or do we only show our pride during parades and protests or soccer games? Just saying. Read More


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