Ontario's emergency preparedness minister says it took the City of Ottawa eight days after the July 1 flooding to ask for cleanup help, while municipal officials say they were in regular contact with the province from the evening of the huge storm ... .
It's been nearly three months since the massive July 1 downpour that left the main floor and basement of 30 McEwen Ave. under water, but many who live there are still dealing with the damage left behind ... .
Canada Day is celebrated annually on July 1st, marking the anniversary of the 1867 Constitution Act that united Canada's first provinces into a single country ... 'My girls and I attended the free Canada Day BBQ at PrairieWindsPark today.
An unannounced fireworks show over downtown Ottawa surprised and confused many people late Thursday night. A councillor for the area said the decision was made by the city and federal government ... .
Some Ottawa residents have been without hot water since the flooding on July 1. One 91-year-old has been told his water heater won't be fixed for days to come ... .
The organizers of the annual Canada Day celebrations in Barrhaven say they're stepping back from the 44-year-old event but still hope someone can fill their shoes next year ... .