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Plans for a full day of protest events alongside Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa caused only minimal disruptions Friday as a few hundred people marched through downtown to voice their opposition to the federal government and public health restrictions.

The OPS is concerned for her safety and she is known to frequent areas in South Keys, Carling Avenue, Hunt Club Road and Riverside Drive.

Thousands of celebrants who flocked to the national capital for Canada Day festivities heard an impassioned appeal for unity on Friday as the Prime Minister urged them to reclaim the Maple Leaf as a national symbol.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Canadians should work together to build an inclusive society in her official message to the nation to mark Canada Day.

The animals considered “commercial dogs” include those for foster, adoption, resale, breeding, show or exhibition, and research, and there’s more than 100 countries on the list to be “at high-risk for dog rabies.”

The incident took place just before 11 a.m. on July 1 at the intersection of Merivale Road and Baseline Road.

The acting medical officer of health for the Renfrew County and District Health urges people to get whatever vaccine they are eligible for.

Health Canada says the nationwide shortage of specialized baby formula is expected to continue throughout the summer.

The focus of Mayor Watson's testimony was around the lack of information shared with other councillors on the issues with the testing for the launch of Ottawa's LRT system. 

Downtown Ottawa is once again awash in red and white and crowded with people draped in the Maple Leaf.