Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1895, Buckminster Fuller, American architect and engineer, designed the Montreal Biosphère (died 1983) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
AUBUT: A path forward - Canada’s ‘postnational’ experiment is failing
In December 2015, soon after becoming Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau described Canada to The New York Times Magazine as a “postnational” state, adding: “There is no core identity, no mainstream in Canada.” He then pointed to shared values such as openness, respect, compassion, willingness to work hard, to be there for each other, and to pursue equality and justice.
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RedState
· Jun 23, 2026
Montreal Shooter’s Manifesto Now Exposed: Incel, Anti-Capitalist, Antisemitic Rage
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Canada's National Observer
· Jun 29, 2026
Some Indigenous people are wary of Order of Canada's "colonial symbolism": federal study
Some Indigenous people are wary of Order of Canada's "colonial symbolism": federal study
Irish News
· Jun 28, 2026
Stephen Eustaquio’s late strike sends Canada through
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CityNews Montreal
· Jun 24, 2026
Looser federal rules on pesticides will erode Canada’s trade access: senator
OTTAWA — Canada’s goal of boosting trade with countries outside the United States could be thwarted by its new pesticide rules, a senator warns. Bill C-30, an omnibus bill implementing the spring economic update, passed both the House of Commons and the Senate last week. The legislation includes a change to Canada’s Pest Control Products [] The post Looser federal rules on pesticides will erode Canada’s trade access: senator appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Bloomberg
· Jun 26, 2026
Wall Street Week | USMCA: Can North America’s Trade Deal Survive?
This week, a special edition of Wall Street Week on the USMCA trade deal. The renegotiations are testing the future of an auto industry built on decades of cross-border integration. And, American farmers increasingly depend on exports to Canada and Mexico as other overseas markets become more difficult to access. Plus, years of infrastructure investment have created an energy market that crosses borders more easily than political narratives suggest. Later, can three countries with different priorities still agree on a common economic vision? (Source: Bloomberg)
Loonie Politics
· Jun 29, 2026
Some Indigenous people wary of Order of Canada’s “colonial symbolism”: federal study
OTTAWA — Indigenous community members have encouraged federal officials to reflect on how the Order of Canada can overcome its “deep colonial symbolism and associations,” says an internal government presentation on efforts to modernize the Canadian honours system. The April presentation, prepared for the Order of Canada Advisory Council, says recent feedback indicates that accepting [] The post Some Indigenous people wary of Order of Canada’s “colonial symbolism”: federal study appeared first on Loonie Politics.
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