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Author: City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias
Publication Date: August 7, 2026 - 13:22
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City commemorates National Peacekeepers’ Day
August 7, 2026
Sunday, August 9 is National Peacekeepers’ Day, a day that honours all Canadian peacekeepers who have served or who are currently serving in peacekeeping operations around the world.
The flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be flown at half-mast on Sunday, August 9 from sunrise until sunset to commemorate the courageous and committed individuals who have given their lives in the pursuit of peace around the world.
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Highway 401 was closed in both directions Wednesday night near Gananoque, Ont., following a collision involving several vehicles, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
August 19, 2026 - 23:09 | | CBC News - Ottawa
It took less than five minutes between two RCMP officers arriving in the remote island First Nations community of Opitsaht and when the shots that killed Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation man Julian Jones were fired, according to one of the officers.
August 19, 2026 - 22:19 | | CBC News - Canada
Although there are safety concerns coming from transit riders, a study is showing public transportation can improve health with physical activity, well-being, and community.
August 19, 2026 - 22:01 | Ashley Beherns | Global News - Canada
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