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Heat Warning Sparks Toronto Canada Day Fireworks, Transit Changes

7/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

Canada celebrates its 159th birthday on July 1, 2026 with fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Park, Milliken Park, Amesbury Park, Stan Wadlow Park, Mel Lastman Square and Downsview Park, and a game at Rogers Centre.
Environment Canada issues heat warning for Toronto with 35 °C high and 45 °C humidex.
The TTC runs a schedule from 6 a.m. and adds bus service to Ashbridges Bay Park.
GO Transit and UP Express run holiday schedules while skipping the Richmond Hill and Milton lines.

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Story summary

Canada celebrates its 159th birthday on July 1, 2026 with fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Park, Milliken Park, Amesbury Park, Stan Wadlow Park, Mel Lastman Square and Downsview Park, and a game at Rogers Centre.
Environment Canada issues heat warning for Toronto with 35 °C high and 45 °C humidex.
The TTC runs a schedule from 6 a.m. and adds bus service to Ashbridges Bay Park.
GO Transit and UP Express run holiday schedules while skipping the Richmond Hill and Milton lines.