Here is what’s going on in London, Ont. for Canada Day
Global News
Londoners have plenty of options, from markets and outdoor pools to performances and fireworks, for spending time with family and friends.
Canada’s 156th birthday falls on a Saturday this year, offering a long weekend full of activities and events in the Forest City.
Despite some businesses operating at reduced hours this long weekend, Londoners have plenty of options, from markets and outdoor pools to performances and fireworks, for spending time with family and friends.
Londoners will have to hope the weather plays along, though, as there is both a special air quality statement in effect due to wildfires and a chance of showers on Saturday. But if all goes well with Mother Nature, here are some of the activities to do in London starting Friday evening.
The interactive festival Night Market London is returning with events Friday and Saturday at Dundas Place and along Talbot Street. Between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday, multicultural dancers, food vendors and local artisan booths will be available.
“Whether it’s vendors or performances or activities, we have tried to change and reflect what Canada looks like today,” said Dhira Ghosh, the director of operations for the night market.
Beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, there are plenty of entertainment options, as well as a kids’ zone for games and entertainment.
Nearby, Museum London is hosting Canada Day-themed activities from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Family-friendly activities include a draw-a-ton, temporary tattoo studio and beaded keychain studio. There will also be short films running on a loop from the National Film Board throughout the day.
In the city’s east end, Canada Day festivities are returning after four years thanks to the East London Optimists and the Argyle BIA. The East Lions Community Centre will run various activities from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
Toronto Police say five people have been injured and four of them have been arrested after a crash in Scarborough involving a stolen vehicle.
Parents in the Halifax area are voicing concerns as children have been finding drug paraphernalia in their neighbourhoods. In one case, a child was pricked by a discarded needle.
Voters in Nova Scotia are heading to the polls today as the province holds an election to determine if Tim Houston and the Progressive Conservatives will remain in power.
On Monday, Trump vowed to slap a 25 per cent tariff on all products coming from Canada and Mexico on his first day back in office.
'A cherished member of the theatre community, his presence brought joy, heart and depth to every role, and his artistic contributions — and big hugs — will be deeply missed'
An Ontario man was restrained with duct tape last week after allegedly trying to open the door of a plane mid-flight, called himself the “captain" and injuring a flight attendant.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday called on provinces to 'step up' and get on board with the Liberals' plan to grant a tax holiday on some items for two months.
As authorities investigate the deaths of six tourists in Laos, here's what Canadians need to know about recognizing and preventing methanol poisoning while travelling.
Danielle Smith said the Alberta government is looking for ways to encourage pipeline companies to boost capacity and increase Alberta's oil and gas export volumes to the U.S.
'She thinks she's playing Robin Hood, and in actuality, she's putting these fishermen in a worse-off situation than they currently are,' one licence-holder said.
The Women and Children’s Shelter of Barrie in Ontario say they expect to turn away 650 women and children this year for service. It's a problem seen across Canada.