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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1876, Max Jacob, French poet, painter, and critic (died 1944) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

71 Montreal households in emergency housing as affordability in city gets worse

CityNews Montreal

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July 9, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Card Stacking

A little over a week after Quebec’s unofficial moving day, 71 households in Montreal remain in emergency housing — almost twice as many last year when there 40 in that situation. Most of these households were left without a home in the lead-up to July 1, when many leases expire in the province. They’re staying [] The post 71 Montreal households in emergency housing as affordability in city gets worse appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

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CBC News

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· Jul 3, 2026

More than 2,000 Quebec households stranded without a lease after July 1

More than 2,000 Quebec households are still without a home following the province's July 1 moving day. Housing advocates say the increase compared to last year shows that building more apartments isn't enough to solve the affordability crisis.

Indy Week

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· Jul 1, 2026

A Year After Chantal, Durham’s Old Farm Neighborhood Is Still Recovering

With disaster aid limited, some residents have struggled to repair their homes, or afford to keep them at all.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jun 21, 2026

Lynn Ruane: When eviction becomes part of Ireland's housing policy, everyone loses

Housing insecurity spreads harm through communities like an epidemic. In the midst of record homelessness, policies should prioritise keeping people in their homes.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 3, 2026

More Quebecers looking for housing than last year after moving day as crisis worsens: FRAPRU

Even more Quebecers are looking for housing than during the same period last year, according to the Front d’action populaire en réaménagement urbain (FRAPRU). The organization’s spokesperson, Véronique Laflamme, noted that 2,039 tenants are currently receiving active assistance across the province to find housing, citing data from the Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ), during a [] The post More Quebecers looking for housing than last year after moving day as crisis worsens: FRAPRU appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

MP housing perks: Who has claimed the most accommodation allowance?

MP housing perks: Who has claimed the most accommodation allowance?

Le Monde

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· Jun 23, 2026

Living under Paris's zinc roofs in 40°C heat: 'One day, the people living there will look for those responsible'

As France faces extreme heat, many of these top-story spaces have become uninhabitable. Some residents have formed groups to call on their landlords, neighbors and local authorities to address their living conditions.

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Related coverage for "71 Montreal households in emergency housing as affordability in city gets worse": CBC News — More than 2,000 Quebec households stranded without a lease after July 1. Indy Week — A Year After Chantal, Durham’s Old Farm Neighborhood Is Still Recovering. TheJournal.ie — Lynn Ruane: When eviction becomes part of Ireland's housing policy, everyone loses. CityNews Montreal — More Quebecers looking for housing than last year after moving day as crisis worsens: FRAPRU. The New Zealand Herald — MP housing perks: Who has claimed the most accommodation allowance?. Le Monde — Living under Paris's zinc roofs in 40°C heat: 'One day, the people living there will look for those responsible'