Ottawa’s mayor says security will be “very strong” at Ottawa’s July first celebrations for Canada’s 150th birthday. Jim Watson urged vigilance Sunday, a day after an attack in London that killed seven people, including a Canadian woman. With Ottawa preparing to host one of the largest Canada Day celebrations, Watson said there will be extra security measures and a noticeable police presence on July 1, but that’s no guarantee. Liberal MP David McGuinty, who is to chair a new, top-level national security committee, said the federal government is consulting with communities across Canada on their Canada Day security requirements. “At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is ‘no reason to be alarmed!’ ” Trump said in one of several Tweets that criticized Khan.

Source: thestar June 04, 2017 21:45 UTC