St. Patrick’s Day charm missing in the 'Irish capital of Canada'

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Historically, hundreds and sometimes thousands would flock to Douglas, Ont., a small community 120 kilometres west of Ottawa, for its famed St. Patrick’s Day parades and festivities.

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"Well, the parade, there would be a few thousand," said Preston Cull, who was one of the parade organizers."Well, it is sad. The next generations, they don't know what they have missed." Dan Peters, owner of the Douglas Trading Post says he continues to hear stories about days gone by at the Douglas Tavern.

A man suspected of killing three family members in their Philadelphia-area homes Saturday was arrested in New Jersey after evading law enforcement for hours as police mobilized across two states, shutting down a parade and an amusement park and ordering some residents to stay in their homes.A central Quebec health authority has confirmed that a woman gave birth outside a hospital in Drummondville, Que., after the mother arrived to the building and found the main doors locked.

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