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Hamilton Spectator
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Sarah McLachlan, Blue Rodeo among stars enlisted to celebrate Canada Day
Sarah McLachlan, Cœur de pirate and Josh Ross are among the performers set for Canada Day celebrations organized by Heritage Canada. The federal department says homegrown stars will anchor an evening bash July 1 meant to celebrate national unity, pride and sovereignty. Most events will be broadcast across the country from Ottawa, with more performers beamed in from other regions: Blue Rodeo in Summerside, P.E.I.; Crook the Kid and Brenda Montana in Yellowknife; and Alex Wells and Dear Rouge in Vancouver. The evening party also includes Tom Cochrane, Mitsou, Amanda Marshall, Roch Voisine, Randy Bachman and TALK. The flag-waving begins with a noon ceremony including Amanda Marshall, Garou and Thompson Egbo-Egbo. Both shows will be broadcast live on various CBC platforms including the main network, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC Radio and the CBC News YouTube channel. 'The July 1 festivities will allow us to celebrate our unity and express our national pride, while affirming our sovereignty, our identity and our culture,' the Department of Canadian Heritage said Thursday in a release. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2025.
Canada Standard
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Canada Standard
The countdown is on: Canada Day 2025 will be one to remember!
OTTAWA, May 29, 2025 On Canada Day, Canadians from coast to coast to coast will celebrate the best country in the world. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, unveiled the official program for Canada Day 2025. The July 1 festivities will allow us to celebrate our unity and express our national pride, while affirming our sovereignty, our identity and our culture. Celebrating our Canada, loud and proud More than ever, this year is the perfect opportunity to wave our flag proudly and show the world what makes us the True North strong and free. Canadians are encouraged to take part in celebrations in their communities across the country and in the heart of Canada's Capital Region. National noon ceremony The national noon ceremony will officially kick off the celebrations live from Ottawa's LeBreton Flats Park starting at noon (ET) and will be broadcast on CBC, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC Radio, the CBC News YouTube channel and CBC News streaming channels as well as ICI RDI, ICI TELE and ICI Watch performances by: Amanda Marshall Garou Thompson Egbo-Egbo Rafalle Roy Alli Walker Sonia Benezra (host) National evening show In the evening, a sea of red and white will spread across LeBreton Flats Park with a show that will ignite the crowds gathered in the capital and resonate across the country, from 8 to 10 p.m. (ET). Live from Ottawa, with special segments from Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and Vancouver, British Columbia, the following Canadian artists and special guests will take to the stage: Sarah McLachlan Muzion Cur de pirate Billie du Page Josh Ross Morgan Grace Tom Cochrane Blue Rodeo (Summerside) Mitsou Alex Wells (Vancouver) Amanda Marshall Dear Rouge (Vancouver) Roch Voisine Crook the Kid (Yellowknife) Randy Bachman Brenda Montana (Yellowknife) Edith Butler Jeff Douglas (special guest) TALK Katherine Levac (special guest) Dumas & Ivan Boivin-Flamand Les Surs Begin (special guests) Fredz Enola Bedard (special guest) Aasiva Hosted by Isabelle Racicot, the evening show will be broadcast live on CBC, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC Radio, the CBC News YouTube channel and CBC News streaming channels as well as ICI TELE, ICI and To get into the festive spirit, listen to the official Canada Day playlist and discover the artists who will be taking centre stage on July 1. The O Canada! Station In honour of Canada Day, Canadians are invited to record a short video to express what makes them proud to be Canadian. To make their videos, they can visit the O Canada! Station website or go to one of the video booths set up in many of the major VIA Rail stations across the country. To showcase Canadian pride, some of these videos will be featured on the Canada Day National Evening Show broadcast on CBC and Radio-Canada. Each video submitted will also give eligible contestants the chance to win a trip with VIA Rail Canada. Experience Canada Day in Canada's Capital Region Celebrating Canada Day in the heart of Canada's capital is a one-of-a-kind experience. Once again this year, Ottawa and Gatineau will host must-see festivities: shows, activities for the whole family and of course, the spectacular Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks. Take part in free activities in several key locations: Four official sites, four different atmospheres LeBreton Flats Park Interactive activities for all: On the Dance Floor with multiple professional dancers (including Les Surs Begin), outdoor short films, an electrifying performance by DJ Miss Shelton, and much more. Interactive activities for all: On the Dance Floor with multiple professional dancers (including Les Surs Begin), outdoor short films, an electrifying performance by DJ Miss Shelton, and much more. Parliament Hill Iconic site featuring Canadian traditions: the Ceremonial Guard Band, bagpipes, demonstrations by the Snowbirds and a live broadcast of the national noon ceremony and evening show on a giant screen. Iconic site featuring Canadian traditions: the Ceremonial Guard Band, bagpipes, demonstrations by the Snowbirds and a live broadcast of the national noon ceremony and evening show on a giant screen. Supreme Court of Canada (NEW) A new family-friendly space with a host of activities, including yoga and drumming workshops, as well as live broadcasts of both national celebrations. (NEW) A new family-friendly space with a host of activities, including yoga and drumming workshops, as well as live broadcasts of both national celebrations. Old Hull A festive atmosphere with family activities during the day and captivating evening performances by famous artists. Visit the Canada Day website to discover all the activities. Follow us on social media Get the latest Canada Day news and share your pride year-round, especially on July 1. Join the conversation on our platforms and use the hashtag #CanadaDay in your posts. Facebook: @capitalexperience | @vivezlacapitale Twitter: @capital_exp | @VivezlaCapitale YouTube: @CdnHeritage | @PatrimoineCdn Instagram: @canadacapitalregion | @regioncapitalecanada
Winnipeg Free Press
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Sarah McLachlan, Blue Rodeo among stars enlisted to celebrate Canada Day
Sarah McLachlan, Cœur de pirate and Josh Ross are among the performers set for Canada Day celebrations organized by Heritage Canada. The federal department says homegrown stars will anchor an evening bash July 1 meant to celebrate national unity, pride and sovereignty. Most events will be broadcast across the country from Ottawa, with more performers beamed in from other regions: Blue Rodeo in Summerside, P.E.I.; Crook the Kid and Brenda Montana in Yellowknife; and Alex Wells and Dear Rouge in Vancouver. The evening party also includes Tom Cochrane, Mitsou, Amanda Marshall, Roch Voisine, Randy Bachman and TALK. The flag-waving begins with a noon ceremony including Amanda Marshall, Garou and Thompson Egbo-Egbo. Both shows will be broadcast live on various CBC platforms including the main network, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC Radio and the CBC News YouTube channel. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. 'The July 1 festivities will allow us to celebrate our unity and express our national pride, while affirming our sovereignty, our identity and our culture,' the Department of Canadian Heritage said Thursday in a release. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2025.
CTV News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Here is the lineup for Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa
Signs are pictured on Parliament Hill prior to Canada Day in Ottawa, June 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick Sarah McLachlan, Tom Cochrane, Amanda Marshall, Randy Bachman and Ottawa's Talk will headline Canada Day festivities in Ottawa. Canadian Heritage unveiled the lineup to celebrate Canada's 158th birthday on July 1. The main festivities will be held at LeBreton Flats. 'Celebrating Canada Day in the heart of Canada's capital is a one-of-a-kind experience. Once again this year, Ottawa and Gatineau will host must-see festivities: shows, activities for the whole family,' Canadian Heritage said in a statement. The national noon ceremony at 12 p.m. will feature Amanda Marshall, Garou, Thompson Egbo-Egbo, Rafaëlle Roy and Alli Walker. The evening show from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. includes artists Sarah McLachlan, Randy Bachman, Mitsou, Amanda Marshall, Roch Voisine, Tom Cochrane, Coeur de Pirate, Josh Ross, Dumas, Ivan Boivin-Flamand and Ottawa's Talk. Isabelle Racicot will host the evening show. 'The Canada Day National Evening Show is a must-see event that embodies our Canadian pride,' Canadian Heritage says on its website. 'It features colourful musical performances and an electric atmosphere. As we celebrate our national identity, waves of red and white will flow through LeBreton Flats Park, filling the streets of the capital with excitement that will resonate all across the country.' 'From the heart of Canada's capital, with performances from Summerside, Yellowknife and Vancouver, let's come together through dance, song and the unifying power of music!' Canada Day festivities will wrap up at 10 p.m. with the Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks over Ottawa-Gatineau. The main Canada Day events in Ottawa will be held at LeBreton Flats as construction continues on Parliament Hill. Canadian Heritage says there will also be interactive activities at LeBreton Flats, including professional dancers on the dance floor, outdoor short films and a performance by DJ Miss Shelton. There will be events on Parliament Hill on July 1, including the Changing of the Guard Ceremony, the Royal Canadian Air Force Pipes and Drums, and a Snowbirds show at 4 p.m. Canadian Heritage says Canada Day events will also be held at the Supreme Court of Canada, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary, and in Old Hull. The Strumbellas will perform in the Laval Street pedestrian precinct in Hull from 10:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. 'Whether you are here at home or abroad, July 1 is a time to come together, enjoy great music, share our stories and reflect on what makes us unique.' Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, said in a statement. 'As a country, we form a vibrant mosaic and we become stronger when we honour the ties that bind us and celebrate together. This Canada Day, I invite you to join the festivities so that we can raise our voices, wave our flags and, together, show the world what it means to be proudly Canadian.' Here is the list of artists for the evening show at LeBreton Flats
Cision Canada
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
The countdown is on: Canada Day 2025 will be one to remember! Français
On July 1, Canadian culture, identity and pride will shine! Join the celebration! OTTAWA, ON, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - On Canada Day, Canadians from coast to coast to coast will celebrate the best country in the world. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, unveiled the official program for Canada Day 2025. The July 1 festivities will allow us to celebrate our unity and express our national pride, while affirming our sovereignty, our identity and our culture. Celebrating our Canada, loud and proud More than ever, this year is the perfect opportunity to wave our flag proudly and show the world what makes us the True North strong and free. Canadians are encouraged to take part in celebrations in their communities across the country and in the heart of Canada's Capital Region. National noon ceremony The national noon ceremony will officially kick off the celebrations live from Ottawa's LeBreton Flats Park starting at noon (ET) and will be broadcast on CBC, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC Radio, the CBC News YouTube channel and CBC News streaming channels as well as ICI RDI, ICI TÉLÉ and ICI Watch performances by: Amanda Marshall Rafaëlle Roy Garou Alli Walker Thompson Egbo-Egbo Sonia Benezra (host) National evening show In the evening, a sea of red and white will spread across LeBreton Flats Park with a show that will ignite the crowds gathered in the capital and resonate across the country, from 8 to 10 p.m. (ET). Live from Ottawa, with special segments from Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and Vancouver, British Columbia, the following Canadian artists and special guests will take to the stage: Hosted by Isabelle Racicot, the evening show will be broadcast live on CBC, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC Radio, the CBC News YouTube channel and CBC News streaming channels as well as ICI TÉLÉ, ICI and To get into the festive spirit, listen to the official Canada Day playlist and discover the artists who will be taking centre stage on July 1. The O Canada! Station In honour of Canada Day, Canadians are invited to record a short video to express what makes them proud to be Canadian. To make their videos, they can visit the O Canada! Station website or go to one of the video booths set up in many of the major VIA Rail stations across the country. To showcase Canadian pride, some of these videos will be featured on the Canada Day National Evening Show broadcast on CBC and Radio-Canada. Each video submitted will also give eligible contestants the chance to win a trip with VIA Rail Canada. Experience Canada Day in Canada's Capital Region Celebrating Canada Day in the heart of Canada's capital is a one-of-a-kind experience. Once again this year, Ottawa and Gatineau will host must-see festivities: shows, activities for the whole family and of course, the spectacular Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks. LeBreton Flats Park Interactive activities for all: On the Dance Floor with multiple professional dancers (including Les Sœurs Bégin), outdoor short films, an electrifying performance by DJ Miss Shelton, and much more. Parliament Hill Iconic site featuring Canadian traditions: the Ceremonial Guard Band, bagpipes, demonstrations by the Snowbirds and a live broadcast of the national noon ceremony and evening show on a giant screen. Supreme Court of Canada (NEW) A new family-friendly space with a host of activities, including yoga and drumming workshops, as well as live broadcasts of both national celebrations. Old Hull A festive atmosphere with family activities during the day and captivating evening performances by famous artists. Visit the Canada Day website to discover all the activities. Follow us on social media Get the latest Canada Day news and share your pride year-round, especially on July 1. Join the conversation on our platforms and use the hashtag #CanadaDay in your posts. Quotes "This year, more than ever, Canada will shine with its shared energy, diversity and the spirit of unity that connects us from coast to coast to coast. Whether you are here at home or abroad, July 1 is a time to come together, enjoy great music, share our stories and reflect on what makes us unique. As a country, we form a vibrant mosaic and we become stronger when we honour the ties that bind us and celebrate together. This Canada Day, I invite you to join the festivities so that we can raise our voices, wave our flags and, together, show the world what it means to be proudly Canadian." —The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages "Our partnership with Canadian Heritage is built on shared values: celebrating our culture, embracing our diversity, and bringing people together from coast to coast. At VIA Rail, we believe the train is more than a mode of transport; it's a link between people, regions and the stories that unite us. With O Canada! Station, we're proud to help create a space where those stories can be shared and celebrated across the country." —Jonathan Goldbloom, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, VIA Rail Canada Quick Facts July 1, 2025, marks the 158th anniversary of Confederation. From May 29 to July 2, each eligible video recorded at an O Canada! station or online will be entered for a chance to win one of two unforgettable trips on VIA Rail, valued at up to $15,000 each. Canadians across the country will be able to watch the broadcast of the national noon ceremony and evening show on the CBC and Radio-Canada platforms. The Supreme Court is celebrating its 150th anniversary and has been made an official site for the 2025 festivities. To mark the occasion, people are invited to visit the country's highest court free of charge. In 2025, Canada Day takes on a special meaning as we celebrate 60 years of our national flag. Throughout the festivities, we'll be honouring this important symbol of our pride and unity. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer for the Canada Day celebrations held in Ottawa and Gatineau should register by June 17. Canadian Heritage would like to thank all of the Canada Day 2025 sponsors: Tim Hortons, Giant Tiger, VIA Rail Canada, the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, GoodLife Fitness, BeaverTails and Haribo. Canada Day The O Canada! Station Become a volunteer − Canada Day in Canada's Capital Region SOURCE Canadian Heritage
