Canada Day Celebrations to Take on Different Feel Under Pandemic Conditions

Canada Day Celebrations to Take on Different Feel Under Pandemic Conditions
Summer Shen waves a Canadian flag while sporting a patriotic outfit during Canada Day celebrations in Vancouver, on July 1, 2019. Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press
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The true north remains just as strong but might not feel quite as free with Canada Day celebrations being a little quieter and physically distant as people keep their guard up against COVID-19.

From coast to coast to coast the usual festivities, parades and fireworks that accompany Canada Day have been cancelled in many communities this year because of COVID-19, but Canadians are still finding ways to mark the country’s birthday.