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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.
The Crown corporation in Quebec announced on Monday that 49 people won the $55-million jackpot in the Aug. 21 Lotto Max draw, with each person winning about $1 million.
September 1, 2026 - 12:42 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
As the death toll rises following last week's flash floods in central Nepal, the Maritimes' Nepalese community is waiting anxiously to hear from friends and family members.
September 1, 2026 - 12:37 | Ella Macdonald | Global News - Canada
September 1, 2026 - 12:34 | Kelly Geraldine Malone | The Globe and Mail





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