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Though not quite a milestone year, Canada’s 148th birthday will still be a day to celebrate for the many who get Wednesday off (sorry, service and essential workers and July 1 specialists like fireworks setter-offers).

Here’s a quick look at what’s open and closed.

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• OC Transpo and Para Transpo are free are all day, with extra service on many routes to get people downtown for Canada Day festivities and home after the evening fireworks. Some secondary routes and all regular peak-period routes will not operate; check www.octranspo.com.

• The Citizen will not publish a print edition Wednesday. Watch www.ottawacitizen.com for news.

• Most food stores and other retailers will be closed. The Rideau Centre and other businesses in designated tourist areas will be open.

• Liquor and beer stores in Ontario will be closed. Most Quebec SAQ outlets will be open.