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Publication Date: July 30, 2026 - 04:00
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Ironman race, holiday Monday bring road closures, other changes
July 30, 2026
Roads, businesses and other services will close this long weekend as Ottawa celebrates two events: the city's second Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, and Colonel By Day — the local name for the civic holiday that falls on the first Monday of August.
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