Ottawa Is Redoing Valentine's Day This Year & Is Celebrating Again This March

February 14 in Ottawa was not filled with the love that the city deserves this year because of the protesters occupying the downtown core.

On Wednesday, Ottawa city councillors approved to make March 14 the redo Valentine's Day in the city.

On Wednesday afternoon, city councillor, Mathieu Fleury, tweeted, "A redo of #ValentinesDay in #Ottawa on March 14, 2022."

"Thanks to City Council in supporting coun. @KeithEgli & I's motion."

The motion states that Valentine's Day was not the same in Ottawa for both businesses and residents because "of the occupation."

Additionally, Valentine's Day is an opportunity for people to "gather with their loved ones, enjoy winter activities, and support local businesses."

Ottawa Tourism launched a hashtag to remind Ottawans what they love most about the city. Users on Twitter have been using "#Ottawalove" to share their thoughts.

The Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas commented on Fleury's tweet, saying, "Book it! #ottawalove."

This Twitter user loves Ottawa's Valentine's Day redo. They tweeted, saying, "I love this. Ottawa is getting a Valentines Day do-over because of the convoy! Maybe call it #ValentinesDeux?"

Another person Tweeted jokingly and said, "Everyone: This year couldn't get worse."

"City of Ottawa: What about TWO Valentines Days ?"

"Our heart-shaped city needs a little love" is another motion Fleury brings attention to.

A Twitter user commented on that statement saying, "My ♥️ just melted a little. Thanks @KeithEgli and @MathieuFleury."

Ottawa's Valentine's Day do-over brings hope and joy to residents and businesses, which couldn't have come at a better time since the city is slowly opening up again and the Freedom Convoy is gradually leaving Ottawa behind.