{"id":775824,"date":"2026-07-02T16:32:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/775824\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T16:32:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:32:20","slug":"canada-day-celebrated-around-severe-storms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/775824\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Day celebrated around severe storms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thousands of people in communities across the region enjoyed Canada Day celebrations on Wednesday, July 1.<\/p>\n

In L\u2019Orignal, the mid-week festivities began during the evening on Tuesday, June 30. Champlain Township\u2019s main Canada Day event at L\u2019Orignal Park was presented by the Association des pompiers de L\u2019Orignal Firefighter\u2019s Association, the Knights of Columbus, and the township. Justin Roy and his band were on stage to entertain the crowd. There were numerous food vendors. Moose Antlers, L\u2019Orignal\u2019s version of the Beavertail, were extremely popular and also a fundraiser for the L\u2019Orignal Food Bank. Fortunately, weather was not a factor on Tuesday evening and the fireworks display in L\u2019Orignal went ahead. On Wednesday, July 1, activities and entertainment to celebrate Canada Day continued at L\u2019Orignal Park.<\/p>\n

On Canada Day itself, weather affected the various events happening across the region. After a heavy thunderstorm rolled easterly along the Ottawa River around noon, skies cleared, but it was very hot at Confederation Park in Hawkesbury where a flag raising ceremony was held at 1 pm. The ceremony was presented with the assistance of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 472 and local army cadets.<\/p>\n

\u201cCanada Day is also a time for gratitude,\u201d Prescott-Russell-Cumberland Member of Parliament Giovanna Mingarelli said after the flag was raised. She said it is a day to show gratitude for what individuals and organizations do in the community, to celebrate tradition, and establish new ones.<\/p>\n

\u201cCanada is built here in places like Hawkesbury,\u201d Mingarelli said.<\/p>\n

She said the day is a celebration of the values that bring Canadians together. Mingarelli described those values as freedom, respect, generosity, inclusion, and hope for a better future.<\/p>\n

Hawkesbury Mayor Robert Lefebvre noted the celebration of the 159th anniversary of Canada was being celebrated in Confederation Park, which is named after 1867 act that joined Ontario, Qu\u00e9bec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia into Canada.<\/p>\n

Lefebvre paid tribute to the members of the armed forces who have served to help make Canada what he described as \u201cGod\u2019s Country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Other local Canada Day celebrations took place in Lefaivre, East Hawkesbury, Alexandria, and Clarence-Rockland. Unfortunately, by late afternoon, severe weather returned to the region with a series of heavy thunderstorms. This led to celebrations being closed down and fireworks displays being rescheduled for other dates.<\/p>\n

Celebration at L\u2019Orignal Park. Photos: James Morgan<\/p>\n

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\"\"Justin Roy and band<\/p>\n

\"\"Champlain Township Mayor Normand Riopel introducing the entertainment<\/p>\n

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\"\"Making Moose Antlers<\/p>\n

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Hawkesbury flag raising<\/p>\n

\"\"Legion colour party<\/p>\n

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\"\"Army Cadets<\/p>\n

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\"\"Flag is raised<\/p>\n

\"\"MP Giovanna Mingarelli and Mayor Robert Lefebvre.<\/p>\n

Lefaivre Riverfront Park<\/p>\n

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