Canada Day Storm Leaves Ottawa in Ruins | Montreal News

Ottawa’s Canada Day was drenched in disaster — over 3,200 flooded basements, flash floods, and power outages forced event cancellations and displaced thousands. City crews are now hauling debris with extra trucks, while politicians push for provincial disaster aid. Residents wade through knee-deep water and submerged cars, with some facing weeks without power or homes — repairs could take 2-4 weeks. Officials, including the mayor and Hydro Ottawa, gave a sobering update today, as the city braces for a long recovery — all while honoring the resilience of a community still rebuilding after the nation’s birthday storm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7d18400c3857030a