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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1576, While exploring the North Atlantic Ocean in an attempt to find the Northwest Passage, Martin Frobisher sights Greenland, mistaking it for the hypothesized (but non-existent) island of "Frisland". In 1616, Samuel de Champlain returns to Quebec. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1906, Murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette in the United States, inspiration for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy. In 1925, Sid Smith, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2004) was born. In 1933, Frank Kelso, American admiral and politician, United States Secretary of the Navy (died 2013) was born. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
A second boat was with BC charter before fatal sinking, raising rescue questions
Top Vancouver Fishing Charter company took to social media on June 28 to brag about how its two vessels had gone out together and would head back to port with a haul of fish.
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The West Australian
· Jun 24, 2026
Albany Surf Life Saving Club crowned WA club of the year, stalwart Paul Bairstow wins age manager award
The outstanding efforts of the Albany Surf Life Saving Club has earned it the coveted title of Surf Lifesaving WA club of the year, with member Paul Bairstow also taking home an individual award.
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 5, 2026
Drowning: Lifesaving Society calls on government to support its program
With the next provincial election approaching and two people reportedly drowned after falling into the Lachine Canal on Saturday night, the Lifesaving Society is asking the next government to make its “Swim to Survive” program permanent, which allows people to learn to swim. She also insists on the need to increase drowning prevention in several [] The post Drowning: Lifesaving Society calls on government to support its program appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
ABC7 New York
· Jun 26, 2026
Half Moon Bay accident: Possibly distracted lifeguard in truck ran over woman lying on Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay accident: Possibly distracted lifeguard in truck ran over woman lying on Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, California
The Guardian
· Jun 30, 2026
Six feared dead after ‘bizarre’ sinking of charter boat off Canadian coast
The vessel, thought to have been carrying 10 people, did not issue a mayday call before sinking in the strait of GeorgiaSearch teams in Canada have launched a recovery effort for six people believed to have drowned in a “bizarre” sinking of a fishing charter off the coast of Vancouver.Police and rescue crews praised a couple who were passing in their yacht for making a critical mayday call and saving stranded passengers by pulling them onboard their craft. Continue reading...
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 1, 2026
How to stay safe on the water as July 4 weekend nears
The drowning death of Jaylen Robinson, 13, at Boerne City Lake this weekend has served as a grim reminder of the importance of water safety, especially on the state’s various lakes, rivers and miles of coastline. KSAT spoke with Dr. Dan Murray, a divemaster instructor and the owner of Dive Masters of San Antonio, about staying safe with friends and family.
CBC News
· Jun 29, 2026
4 men, 2 women presumed drowned after boat sinks off B.C. coast: RCMP
4 men, 2 women presumed drowned after boat sinks off B.C. coast: RCMP
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Related coverage for "A second boat was with BC charter before fatal sinking, raising rescue questions": The West Australian — Albany Surf Life Saving Club crowned WA club of the year, stalwart Paul Bairstow wins age manager award. CityNews Montreal — Drowning: Lifesaving Society calls on government to support its program. ABC7 New York — Half Moon Bay accident: Possibly distracted lifeguard in truck ran over woman lying on Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, California . The Guardian — Six feared dead after ‘bizarre’ sinking of charter boat off Canadian coast. KSAT San Antonio — How to stay safe on the water as July 4 weekend nears. CBC News — 4 men, 2 women presumed drowned after boat sinks off B.C. coast: RCMP