Thousands of people gather in downtown Ottawa to celebrate Canada's 155th birthday, police and city officials prepare for possible protests against COVID-19 vaccine and restrictions I am.
This is the first face-to-face Canada Day in Ottawa in three years after the event was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions. The main festival of Canada Day is held at Lebreton Flats Park in the west. Downtown Ottawa, and at Placedes Festivals Zibi in Gatineau.
Major eventsinclude daytime and evening ceremonies at Lebreton Flats, family activities, and 10 pm fireworks. Canadian Army Snowbirdshave been forced to cancel their annual flyby over Ottawa on Canada Day due to recent technical issues.
Due to the construction of the Center Block, there are no plans for a Canada Day event at Parliament Hill this year, but there are some protests planned in the area on Friday afternoon. According to the Freedom Fights Canada website, "March to Freedom" will be held at 3:30 pm, followed by speeches, live music and DJs at the Capitol from 5 pm. Until 8 pm
The "Family Day Picnic" hosted by police guards was canceled in a nearby park, and the organizers quoted "Recent Incidents in Ottawa". However, no further details are provided.
On Friday morning, a car control zone was set up to prevent visible police presence from patroling roads in parliamentary grounds and around downtown Ottawa, stopping vehicles and protesting. I did.
Vehicles parked or parked in the control zone will be ticketed and towed. Police have stated that vehicles participating in protests are prohibited from entering the area.
As of Friday morning, Ottawa Bylaws Service officers issued 275 parking tickets and towed 72 vehicles from the vehicle control zone. Articles of Association officials have also increased fines for unusual noise, screaming, urination, defecation, highway blockades and idling on roads and sidewalks. The fine is currently $ 1,000.
Despite their presence, Ottawa police say it's safe for families to come downtown for Canada Day events.
"Don't worry, this is a festival. It's a celebration of Canada, so we need to prepare a plan and resources around it." Interim Chief Steve Bell on Thursday. I told Evan Solomon Show. "It will be a safe environment, that's why we're here to ensure it."
Canadian Army veteran James Top COVID-19 Four people were arrested after an incident at the National War Memorial on Thursday, shortly after completing a cross-country march to protest vaccination obligations.
"We are reviewing the video at the National War Memorial tonight and investigating the case," police said on Twitter Thursday night. "Initial investigation revealed that one police officer was suffocated due to conflicting interactions with police officers. The other police officers responded immediately and four were arrested."
Justin -Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Canadians to re-engage in national values on Canadian Day, such as respect, hope and kindness.
In the official Canada Day message, the Prime Minister stated that July 1st is an opportunity to commit to the values represented by maple leaves.
"It's also a promise, a promise of opportunity, a promise of security for those who escape violence and war, and a promise of a better life," he said.
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