We are “Proudly Canadian” and we want you to be too ahead of Canada’s 158 birthday. In the lead up to Canada Day, CTV News Ottawa and CTV Morning Live will be showcasing local success stories that became big names in music, entertainment, business and more.
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Canadian pride on display in the capitalOpens in new window
A sea of red and white covered Ottawa on Canada day, with thousands of people attending festivities.
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Here’s what you need to know about Canada Day celebrations and fireworks in OttawaOpens in new window
Proudly Canadian: Ottawa and eastern Ontario’s success stories Opens in new window
‘It’s phenomenal:’ Ottawa businesses seeing surge in sales from buy Canadian push Opens in new window
Canada Day in OttawaOpens in new window
National pride on Canada DayOpens in new window
Family run greenhouse in Almonte, Ont. blooming with business from local restaurantsOpens in new window
Raising our elbows and our glasses for Canada Day!Opens in new window
Read these proudly Canadian books!Opens in new window
REDBLACKS show their Canadian pride!Opens in new window
Spend Canada Day at The Laff!Opens in new window
Live Local Proudly Canadian Shopping SpreeOpens in new window
Proudly Canadian Week: Pure Country 94’s Ashley Greco sings Oh Canada!Opens in new window
Celebrate Canada Day at Petrie Island!Opens in new window
Catching up with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe before Canada DayOpens in new window
Gearing up for Canada Day in the capital!Opens in new window
Ottawa-born Tex-Mex restaurant sells more than 1 million fajitas a yearOpens in new window
Many people taking advantage of ‘Canada Strong’ passOpens in new window
Giant Tiger: A proudly Canadian success story rooted in community and affordabilityOpens in new window
Testing American REDBLACKS players with Canadian triviaOpens in new window
Proudly Canadian: Lone Star Texas GrillOpens in new window
Live Local Proudly Canadian Shopping SpreeOpens in new window
Proudly Canadian Week: Dr. F.J. McDonald Catholic School sings Oh CanadaOpens in new window
Proudly Canadian movies to watchOpens in new window
Proudly Canadian: Giant TigerOpens in new window
Live Local Proudly Canadian Shopping SpreeOpens in new window
Proudly Canadian Week: Kelly Lee Evans sings Oh CanadaOpens in new window
Best Canadian shows to stream right nowOpens in new window
Proudly Canadian: Storied history of AlmonteOpens in new window
Proudly Canadian: Ottawa woman giving backOpens in new window
‘It’s impactful’: How an Ottawa woman is giving back and helping newcomersOpens in new window
Joy didn’t realize the impact the 1976 Olympic silver medal had on CanadaOpens in new window
Meet a local Canadian entrepreneurOpens in new window
Kristy is having her own patio partyOpens in new window
Proudly Canadian Week: Bell Media Staff sing Oh Canada!Opens in new window
Live Local Proudly Canadian Shopping SpreeOpens in new window
Proudly Canadian: ProSlide TechnologyOpens in new window
Made in Canada: How Rick Hunter turned a love of skiing into an Ottawa-based global waterslide empireOpens in new window
A look at road closures and OC Transpo plans for Canada Day in downtown OttawaOpens in new window
Daily Dish: Cool down with an ice creamOpens in new window
Proudly Canadian: Shopping spree with local artisansOpens in new window
These are Canada's top 100 restaurants, according to a new ranking
Canada’s Best 100 looked to 160 judges—spanning from food critics to chefs and restaurateurs—to evaluate what are the top 100 restaurants across Canada this year, based on service, decor and, of course, food quality. Here’s what their favourite restaurants are for a night out in Canada.
Canada's best bars? New ranking lists top 50
Whether Canadians want to step inside a sultry cocktail lounge or sip a pint at an inviting pub, the cross-country panelists at Canada's Best 100 named their top 50 bars for 2025.
A look at the world’s largest roadside attractions in Canada
In a country as large as Canada, the open road feels endless. Exits lure you to lunch or to a destination of another kind, like the promise of the world’s largest axe in Nackawic, New Brunswick.
@ctvnewsottawa What makes YOU proud to be Canadian? Tell us in a Stitch! 🍁❤️ We asked @cmlottawa's Rosey Edeh what makes them #ProudlyCanadian Now it’s your turn — stitch this video and tell us what you love about being Canadian! #CTVNewsOttawa #Canada #OhCanada #MadeInCanada #StitchThis #CanadianTikTok #CanadianContent ♬ original sound - ctvnewsottawa
@ctvnewsottawa What makes YOU proud to be Canadian? Tell us in a Stitch! 🍁❤️ We asked @__jackieperez what makes them #ProudlyCanadian Now it’s your turn — stitch this video and tell us what you love about being Canadian! #CTVNewsOttawa #Canada #OhCanada #MadeInCanada #StitchThis #CanadianTikTok #CanadianContent ♬ original sound - ctvnewsottawa
@ctvnewsottawa We asked Will Aiello: If a tourist asked you, what one place in Canada they must see, what would you suggest? Will's choice is right here in the nation's capital! 🧵 Now it’s your turn — stitch this and tell us what's one place in Canada a tourist must visit? #proudlycanadian#CTVNewsOttawa #CanadianTour #rideaucanalottawa #StitchThis #CanadianTikTok #MadeInCanada ♬ original sound - ctvnewsottawa
@ctvnewsottawa Snow ski or water ski, which do you prefer? 🍁⛷ We asked Melissa Lamb from @cmlottawa which of the two #ProudlyCanadian activities she prefers — now we want to hear from YOU. 🧵 Stitch this and let us know! #CTVNewsOttawa #StitchThis #BeingCanadian #CanadianVoices #MadeInCanada #CanadianTikTok #Canada #CanadaDay #Skiing ♬ original sound - ctvnewsottawa
