List of Keys to the City in Canada (English Wikipedia)

"Media Advisory: Minister Goodale and Mexico's Secretary Martens to Visit Calgary". CNN Newswire. July 6, 2001. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013.
Clevett, Jason (March 16, 2005). "Batista, Benoit entertain fans at press conference". Slam! Wrestling. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.
"Royal visitors a charming lot". The Calgary Herald. June 5, 2006. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013.
Horner, Doug (October 16, 2009). "New U.S. Ambassador makes first stop in Calgary". The Calgary Journal. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.
"Tommy Chong Welcomed Back to Calgary with White Hat". Cannibis Culture. November 26, 2009. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013.
Penton, Kirk (August 25, 2007). "TD king Stegall showered with gifts". Slam! Sports. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.
"Bob Geldof gets keys to Winnipeg". Jam! Showbiz. December 4, 2008. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.
"Twyla Tharp gets key to the city". The Winnipeg Sun. October 19, 2012. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013.
"HMCS Ottawa". City of Ottawa. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.
Lofaro, Tony (May 30, 2013). "Sandra Oh to receive award from City of Ottawa". Ottawa Citizen. Archived from the original on June 30, 2013.
McKay, John (September 21, 2000). "Barenaked Ladies accept key to Toronto". Jam! Showbiz. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.
Morrison, Jennifer (November 19, 2001). "T.O. honours Jackie Chan". Jam! Showbiz. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.
"Exiled Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama Arrives In Toronto". CityNews Toronto. October 22, 2010. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013.

bbc.co.uk

news.bbc.co.uk

Mardell, Mark (June 27, 2002). "Odd Couple work out their differences". BBC News. Archived from the original on December 16, 2003.
"Stones 'start up' Toronto". BBC News. July 31, 2003. Archived from the original on October 2, 2003.

bclaws.ca

Division 7, Section 158 of the Community Charter of British Columbia.

books.google.com

Sleigh, Daphne (2008). The Man Who Saved Vancouver: Major James Skitt Matthews. Heritage House Publishing Co. p. 149. ISBN 978-1-894-97439-4.
Bego, Mark (2005). Joni Mitchell. Taylor Trade Publications. p. 307. ISBN 1589792211.

brampton.ca

"Keys to the City". Protocol Office. City of Brampton. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
"Brampton honours hometown NHL champion with Key to the City" (PDF). Brampton (press release). July 31, 2011. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 28, 2012.

bramptonguardian.com

Douglas, Pam (June 17, 2013). "Special surprise for war vet". Brampton Guardian. Brampton ON. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
Douglas, Pam (July 2, 2013). "Basketball star gets key to the city". Brampton Guardian. Brampton, Ontario. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
Rosella, Louie (December 20, 2017). "Toronto FC midfielder, MLS Cup champion gets a hero's welcome in Brampton". Brampton Guardian. Brampton, Ontario. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
Frisque, Graeme (November 27, 2019). "Mayor presents former Ontario premier William 'Brampton Billy' Davis with key to city". Brampton Guardian. Brampton, Ontario. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
Noori, Qiam (April 21, 2023). "Former Brampton politician Gurbax Singh Malhi awarded with key to the city". Brampton Guardian. Brampton, Ontario. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
Frisque, Graeme (March 1, 2024). "Deputy police chief latest recipient of Brampton key to city". Brampton Guardian. Brampton, Ontario. Retrieved October 31, 2024.

burlington.ca

"Key to the City". Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.

burnaby.ca

"Freemen of Burnaby". burnaby.ca. Retrieved December 18, 2023.

burnabynewsleader.com

"Veteran politician Eileen Dailly remembered". Burnaby NewsLeader. February 3, 2011. Archived from the original on April 19, 2012.

calgaryjournalonline.ca

Horner, Doug (October 16, 2009). "New U.S. Ambassador makes first stop in Calgary". The Calgary Journal. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.

calgarysun.com

McIntyre, Doug (September 30, 2009). "Dalai Lama honour called overdue". The Calgary Sun. Archived from the original on June 4, 2012.

canada.com

"Royal visitors a charming lot". The Calgary Herald. June 5, 2006. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013.
"White hat for Prince of Darkness". The Calgary Herald. July 26, 2008. Archived from the original on November 10, 2012.

cannabisculture.com

"Tommy Chong Welcomed Back to Calgary with White Hat". Cannibis Culture. November 26, 2009. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013.

carleton.ca

newsroom.carleton.ca

Rubinstein, Dan. "CU75 Founding Day". Carleton Newsroom. Carleton University. Retrieved December 16, 2023.

castanet.net

Dacre, Colin (July 21, 2017). "More honours for Louie". www.castanet.net.

cbc.ca

"Bookies take odds if royals will don cowboy hats". CBC News. July 7, 2011. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012.
"William says Canada 'far exceeded' expectations". July 7, 2011.
"Former Vancouver mayor Mike Harcourt awarded Vancouver's highest honour - CBC News". CBC. February 28, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
"WWE champ from Winnipeg arrested in U.S." CTV News. January 28, 2010. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
"Paul McCartney thrills fans at Winnipeg concert". CBC News. August 12, 2013. Archived from the original on October 10, 2013.
"Former Jets superstar Teemu Selanne gets key to the city". CBC News. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
Eaton, Jeremy (May 17, 2016). "Elinor Gill Ratcliffe to receive St. John's highest honour". CBC News. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
"Shannie Duff granted Freedom of the City honour for years of service to St. John's". CBC News. March 13, 2018. Archived from the original on July 13, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
Valido, Victoria (August 26, 2016). "NBA star Tristan Thompson visits hometown of Brampton, receives key to city". CBC News. Toronto, Ontario. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
Peesker, Saira (April 11, 2025). "Burlington to give musician Sarah Harmer key to the city as she fights quarry expansion". CBC News. Hamilton, Ontario. Archived from the original on April 13, 2025. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
"Hélène Campbell gets a key to the city, reveals second transplant". CBC News. Ottawa, Ontario. June 15, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
"Shania Twain's 'overwhelming' trip back to her hometown". CBC News. August 15, 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
"Mayor John Tory gives rockers Rush the keys to Toronto". CBC News. Toronto, Ontario. September 17, 2016. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
"'We're here to stay': Hindu community celebrates 10th anniversary of temple with Trudeau, Tory - CBC News". CBC. July 22, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
Knope, Julia (June 22, 2018). "'A lot of joy, but a lot of nostalgia': Toronto bids bittersweet farewell to TSO's Peter Oundjian". CBC News. Toronto, Ontario. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
"Musician Robbie Robertson awarded key to the city by Toronto Mayor John Tory". CBC News. Toronto, Ontario. The Canadian Press. September 5, 2019. Archived from the original on August 23, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
"Toronto gives spiritual leader, the Aga Khan, key to the city". CBC News. Toronto, Ontario. September 25, 2022. Archived from the original on October 16, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
"Clinton speaks climate change in Windsor". CBC News. Windsor, Ontario. April 16, 2010. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
Wandio, Sam (May 29, 2024). "Regis and Joan Duffy awarded key to the City of Charlottetown for their service to the community". CBC News. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
"Montreal QB Calvillo given key to the city". CBC News. The Canadian Press. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
Enos, Elysha (July 9, 2016). "William Shatner wants his legacy to be peace, receives key to Montreal". CBC News. Montreal, Quebec. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
McKenna, Kate (September 25, 2016). "Denis Coderre's love affair with China". CBC News. Montreal, Quebec. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
"Outpouring of love for Tim Raines from 43,000 baseball fans". CBC News. Montreal, Quebec. April 1, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
"Regina mayor Michael Fougere wins contest during Rider Game". CBC News. October 14, 2014. Retrieved December 16, 2023.

charlottetown.ca

"City Awards Regis and Joan Duffy with Key to City". City of Charlottetown. May 29, 2024. Archived from the original on June 25, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.

citynews.ca

ottawa.citynews.ca

Dubé, Dani-Elle (June 10, 2022). "Actor Ryan Reynolds among voices congratulating Ottawa's Dr. Vera Etches as recipient of key to the city". CityNews. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
Jhalli, Anil (September 13, 2022). "James Duthie receiving Key to the City". CityNews. Retrieved December 15, 2023.

citytv.com

"Exiled Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama Arrives In Toronto". CityNews Toronto. October 22, 2010. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013.

ckwstv.com

"Keith Gets Key To The City". CKWS Television. June 19, 2013. Archived from the original on October 6, 2013.

cnv.org

"Freedom of the City of North Vancouver Recipients" (PDF). City of North Vancouver. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 3, 2012.

contactmusic.com

"Trooper receive honorary White Hat of Western Hospitality". ContactMusic. September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2015.

coquitlam.ca

"Freedom of the City". coquitlam.ca. Archived from the original on July 1, 2014. Retrieved December 16, 2023.

ctvnews.ca

"U.S. Central Command head visiting Calgary Stampede". CTV News. July 2, 2009. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016.
"'Happy Days' as the Fonz gets key to Winnipeg". CTV News. March 28, 2010. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
Van Wonderen, Joe (July 21, 2025). "Hamilton celebrating hometown hero Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with rally and key to the city". CTV News. Hamilton, Ontario. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
Lale, Brent (August 27, 2022). "Nazem Kadri shares Stanley Cup with hometown of London, Ont". CTV News London. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
"Alex Trebek receives the Key to the City in Ottawa". CTV News. Ottawa, Ontario. May 5, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
"Former governor general David Johnston and wife Sharon Johnston awarded key to the city". CTV News. Ottawa, Ontario. April 18, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
Raymond, Ted (June 28, 2022). "Canada's top golfer Brooke Henderson receives Ottawa's Key to the City". CTV News. Ottawa, Ontario. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
Goodfield, Kayla; DeClerq, Katherine (June 17, 2019). "'Every door to the city is open to you': Toronto Raptors given key to the city at victory rally". CTV News. Toronto, Ontario. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
Tsekouras, Phil (July 15, 2025). "Toronto brothers who popularized peameal bacon sandwich get key to the city". CTV News. Toronto, Ontario. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
"Courageous Windsor man battling cancer receives key to the city". CTV News. Windsor, Ontario. September 13, 2015. Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

Lee, Vanessa (February 18, 2010). "Rabbi Bulka honoured with keys to the city". CTV News. Ottawa, Ontario. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2023.

dal.ca

alumni.dal.ca

"Peter A. Herrndorf (LLB'65, LLD'00) receives the Key to the City- Ottawa". Dalhousie University. May 18, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2023.

dnv.org

"Proposed Policy for Conferring the Freedom of the District" (PDF). North Vancouver District. November 27, 2006. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 27, 2012.
"Freedom of the District". District of North Vancouver. Archived from the original on March 29, 2015.

facebook.com

[1], Key to the City for Jumbo Joe.

forces.gc.ca

rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca

"424 Squadron SAR crew presented with keys to City of Kingston". DND. February 11, 2014.

georgewoodcock.com

"George Woodcock: A Biography". George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2012.

globalnews.ca

Saskiw, Sarolta (August 4, 2015). "Versteeg given Key to the City of Lethbridge". Global News. Archived from the original on September 17, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
Van Rootselaar, Elaine (May 4, 2017). "Former Lethbridge Hurricanes captain Tyler Wong to receive key to the city". Global News. Archived from the original on May 6, 2017. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
Westoll, Nick (September 15, 2019). "Bianca Andreescu being honoured with celebration in Mississauga". Global News. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
Mitchell, Don (February 25, 2022). "'Survivor' season 41 winner from Niagara Falls, Ont. gets key to the city". Global News.
Rocca, Ryan; Rodrigues, Gabby (November 25, 2021). "Gordon Lightfoot given key to the city by Toronto mayor as Massey Hall reopens". Global News. Archived from the original on August 24, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2024.

gov.bc.ca

orderofbc.gov.bc.ca

"1990 Recipient: Jack Shadbolt – Burnaby". The Province of British Columbia. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013.

insauga.com

Newport, Ashley (April 12, 2017). "Hazel McCallion Set to Receive Key to the City of Mississauga". www.insauga.com.

kawarthanow.com

"Legendary singer Ada Lee to receive key to Peterborough at launch of Black History Month". kawarthaNOW. January 28, 2019. Archived from the original on June 13, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2024.

kelowna.ca

"Honourable William Andrew Cecil Bennett, PC December 8th, 1952". City of Kelowna. Retrieved September 5, 2013.

kitchissippi.com

Senack, Charlie (December 12, 2018). "Hot meals to fill hearts and feed souls – Moe Atallah's Christmas tradition lives on". Kitchissippi Times. Ottawa, Ontario. Retrieved December 15, 2023.

lawtimesnews.com

Olano, Gabriel (June 19, 2019). "Ottawa lawyer awarded key to the city". Law Times. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

lethbridgeherald.com

Beeber, Al (December 11, 2024). "Cardiac doctor given key to the city". Lethbridge Herald. Lethbridge, Alberta. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2025.

mariannemeedward.ca

"2025 Key to the City Recipients Announced!". Marianne Meed Ward: Burlington Mayor. April 10, 2025. Archived from the original on April 13, 2025. Retrieved April 13, 2025.

mayordrewdilkens.ca

"Presenting Everett Maracle with a Key to the City". Office of Mayor Drew Dilkens. City of Windsor. December 4, 2017. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.

mhfh.com

"Kawiecki – Walter Andrew Jr. (obit.)". McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.

michaeljfoxtheatre.ca

"2010 Tournament Honours Bill Fox, Michael Named Freeman of Burnaby". Michael J. Fox Theatre. June 1, 2010. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.

mississauga.ca

"Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie Presents Dr. Mohamad Fakih with the Key to the City". City of Mississauga. November 15, 2019.
"Mississauga Mayor Presents Keys to the City to Members of the band Triumph". City of Mississauga. November 25, 2019. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
"Mayor Crombie Presents Dr. Loh with Key to the City for Unprecedented Leadership during Global Pandemic". City of Mississauga. March 3, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
"Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie presents Nav Bhatia with the Key to the City". City of Mississauga. December 14, 2023. Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.

mississauga.com

Williams, Rachel (April 13, 2017). "Hazel McCallion honoured with key to the city". Mississauga.com. Retrieved June 24, 2024.

montreal.ca

"Key to the city". City of Montreal. Retrieved December 21, 2023.

montrealgazette.com

Meagher, John (June 18, 2018). "Celebrity status opens doors at Montreal city hall". Montreal Gazette. Montreal, Quebec. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
"Free public transit in and around Montreal on Friday for climate march". Montreal Gazette. Montreal, Quebec. September 26, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2023.

mycomoxvalleynow.com

Goulet, Justin (August 16, 2017). "Resident receives Freedom of the Town of Comox".

nationalpost.com

news.nationalpost.com

Alcoba, Natalie (August 20, 2013). "Doug Holyday accepts the key to the city from Toronto Mayor Rob Ford". National Post. Retrieved August 30, 2013.

news.google.com

"Calgary sends pope replacement stetson". The Montreal Gazette. November 21, 1978.
"Honor two officials". The Montreal Gazette. August 26, 1936.
"Council gives pioneer Alderman city freedom". The Vancouver Sun. March 29, 1938.
"Freedom of the City conferred on Nehru". The Sunday Indian Express. November 5, 1949.
"Wet-eyed Premier Bennett made freeman of Victoria". The Sun. Vancouver. October 16, 1970.
"Bennett Travels East". The Leader-Post. May 17, 1933. p. 2.
"Gold key to city being presented to Their Excellencies". Ottawa Citizen. October 25, 1935.
"Barbara Ann acclaimed by Ottawans". The Calgary Herald. March 9, 1948.
"Lord Mayor of London has brief reception at Ottawa". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. September 10, 1951.
"Elizabeth on U.S.–Canada tie". The Sydney Morning Herald. October 12, 1951.
"Lord Alexander is given mementoes of Ottawa". Ottawa Citizen. February 13, 1952.
"Vivacious Mayor Whitton hosts visiting tax dignitaries at civic reception, loaded with good food but dry as a bone". Ottawa Citizen. October 6, 1955.
"Key of the city is given to Drew". Ottawa Citizen. December 12, 1956.
"Present keys to Macmillan at City Hall". Ottawa Citizen. April 7, 1961.
"Key to the city for Rich Little". Ottawa Citizen. August 7, 1974.
McGugan, Ian (December 11, 1984). "Another big step for Garneau – he gets city keys". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. B1. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

newspapers.com

"Dr. Phil gets white hat in Calgary". Red Deer Advocate. Calgary, Alberta. March 1, 2003. p. C5. Retrieved December 29, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Thousands Cheer Jimmy When City Honors Him at Police Sports". The Province. Vancouver, British Columiba. June 29, 1933. p. 22. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
Burliuk, Greg (August 30, 1991). "Hip recognized as 'true Kingstonians'". The Kingston Whig-Standard. Kingston, Ontario. p. 27. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
"Winter Carnival Opens at Ottawa". The Gazette. Montreal, Quebec. January 30, 1922. Retrieved December 15, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Shields, Tommy (April 26, 1935). "Quintet of Hockey Champions Feted". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. 10. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Their Excellencies Express Gratitude". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. September 30, 1935. p. 3. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Miss Colledge Is Given Key to City at Reception Today". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. March 10, 1937. p. 2. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Bowlers Greeted By Mayor Lewis; Get Key To City". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. June 19, 1937. p. 1. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"A.J. Freiman, President Of Canadian Zionists, Sees Great Advantage". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. January 24, 1938. p. 15. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Megan Taylor Is Disappointed Arrives Too Late for Hockey Game". Ottawa Journal. Ottawa, Ontario. April 16, 1939. p. 7. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Warm Greeting Given Visiting Men Of Rotary". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. May 6, 1940. p. 1. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Lord Montgomery Given Gilded Key to Ottawa". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. August 29, 1946. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Mayor Lewis Presides At Final B Of C Meet". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. December 22, 1948. p. 17. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Ambassador Guerin Gets Key to Ottawa From Mayor". Ottawa Journal. Ottawa, Ontario. September 12, 1955. p. 20. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Princess Mary Receives Keys To the City". Ottawa Journal. Ottawa, Ontario. October 11, 1955. p. 1. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Sir Archibald Receives Key to the City". Ottawa Journal. Ottawa, Ontario. June 28, 1956. p. 2. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Attfield, Don (March 11, 1960). "Anne's Welcome 'Fit For Queen'". The Hamilton Spectator. The Canadian Press. p. 19. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"French Ambassador Feted at City Hall". Ottawa Journal. Ottawa, Ontario. April 4, 1962. p. 7. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Lord Amory receiving key". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. October 9, 1963. p. 42. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"A Day of Keys and Roses". Ottawa Journal. Ottawa, Ontario. May 24, 1967. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
Kernaghan, Jim (February 28, 1968). "Barrage of receptions can't stop Nancy". Toronto Star. Toronto, Ontario. p. 20. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Ottawa Hails Nancy Tuesday". Ottawa Journal. Ottawa, Ontario. February 26, 1968. p. 12. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Tuesday is Greene day here". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. February 22, 1968. p. 20. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Ottawa's gold key for Pierre". The Albertan. Calgary, Alberta. October 17, 1968. p. 3. Retrieved December 21, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Jutras, Catherine (August 26, 1972). "Ottawa honors Anka". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. 3. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Wylie, John (August 26, 1972). "Paul Anka receives tributes, civic honors, and that long-awaited applause". Ottawa Journal. Ottawa, Ontario. p. 3. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Dinner to honour Bill Westwick". Ottawa Journal. Ottawa, Ontario. October 9, 1973. p. 33.
Redmond, Gerry (October 25, 1973). "City Westwick loved returns that love". Ottawa Journal. Ottawa, Ontario. p. 21.
Koffman, Jack (October 1, 1974). "A day for Moe in season No. 17". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. 21. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
MacCabe, Eddie (October 21, 1974). "Moe Racine has his day". Ottawa Journal. Ottawa, Ontario. p. 17. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Wylie, John (November 5, 1977). "Crawley honored by board of trade". Ottawa Journal. Ottawa, Ontario. p. 3. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
McLaughlin, Paula (August 27, 1980). "Taylor's caper becomes 'joint' effort". Ottawa Journal. Ottawa, Ontario. p. 1. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Barron, Sherri; Miller, Jacquie (March 14, 1984). "Ottawa may honor Boucher by building speed skating rink". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. 2. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Cleary, Martin (November 15, 1984). "Holloway to retire from canoeing competition". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. 37. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Ottawa uncorks bubbly for actor William Hutt". Toronto Star. Toronto, Ontario. November 15, 1984. p. F1. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Evenson, Brad (August 29, 1986). "Beercroft welcomed as a hero". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. A1. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Evenson, Brad (March 3, 1988). "Ottawa adds to Manley's honors". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. B3. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Mayoh, Rick (January 14, 1989). "Bulls crash party night for 67's". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. F2. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Warren, Ken (May 5, 1989). "Ottawa honors a CFL legend". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. D1. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Mooney, Paul (June 22, 1991). "Canadians pay tribute to troops for their role in Gulf War". The Kingston Whig-Standard. Kingston, Ontario. p. 1. Retrieved December 16, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Kenny, Eoin (October 14, 1994). "Aykroyd returns to Ottawa for a 'key' home-town visit". The Record. Kitchener, Ontario. Canadian Press. p. C5. Retrieved March 29, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
Provencher, Norman (March 9, 1996). "Alanis unlocks Ottawa". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. A1. Retrieved December 16, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Saxberg, Lynn (August 24, 1997). "Cockburn rediscovers his inner Child". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. A9. Retrieved December 16, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Provencher, Norman (February 12, 1998). "Hero's welcome for famous native son". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. F3. Retrieved December 16, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Roston, Margo (February 21, 1998). "Hero's welcome for famous native son". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. C1. Retrieved December 16, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Leydier, Kelly (February 20, 1999). "Ottawa will always be 'home' to the voice of CBC". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. C3. Retrieved December 16, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Rogers, Dave (November 13, 1999). "Philanthropist receives Ottawa's highest honour". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. C7. Retrieved December 16, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Prentice, Michael (May 18, 2000). "Ottawa, Karsh brothers exchange tributes". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. D3. Retrieved December 16, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Lofaro, Tony (September 21, 2000). "Atwood accepts keys to city". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. C1. Retrieved December 16, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Ben Franklin". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. April 12, 2001. p. D4. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
Wake, Bev (November 15, 2001). "Navan family gets key to city". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. B6. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Hay West organizers receive keys to the city". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. December 19, 2002. p. B6. Retrieved December 15, 2003 – via newspapers.com.
Prentice, Michael (June 19, 2003). "Hot new Ottawa restaurant leaves customers 'raving'". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
Lofaro, Tony (May 20, 2004). "Jean Pigott sets sights on giving still more to city she loves". and "Jean: Fundraiser for favourite charities". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. pp. B1 – B2. Retrieved December 23, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
McGregor, Glen (March 22, 2006). "Anonymity to fade for Ottawa native who's a star in China". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. Retrieved December 15, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Lofaro, Tony (May 6, 2006). "Ottawa's 'singing policeman' to receive Key to the City". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. Retrieved May 6, 2006 – via newspapers.com.
Phillips, Caroline (January 30, 2012). "All-Star bash was a big-league hit". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. p. C5. Retrieved December 23, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Freedom of Timmins for Barbara Ann". The Sault Star. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. August 16, 1947. p. 2. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Key for Barbara". North Bay Nugget. North Bay, Ontario. The Canadian Press. August 16, 1947. p. 8. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Timmins out in force to greet Shania's return". Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. August 16, 1996. p. D6. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
Goddard, Peter (June 12, 1998). "Master of the photo op". Toronto Star. Toronto, Ontario. p. B8. Retrieved December 26, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
"Sheldon Kennedy gets key to Toronto". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ontario. July 9, 1998. p. A3. Retrieved December 28, 2023 – via newspapers.com.
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