#MyOttawa hashtag shares the Ottawa people want the world to see

Only a few hours after the shooting at Parliament Hill yesterday, people started uniting on social media in what the Globe and Mail dubbed “hashtag solidarity.”

Instead of cultivating fear, Twitter users chose to celebrate Ottawa.

Ottawa’s Cameron Rooney was among the first to use the hashtag #MyOttawa, posting photos he felt best represented his city.

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Soon others were sharing their favourite images of the city, showing the world the Ottawa they love.

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Others shared nostalgic photos of their families in the city.

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#CanadaStrong also started trending, with people offering their tributes, expressions of patriotism — and even donning poppies early.

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In the wake of the Ottawa tragedy, what do you want the world to know about our capital?