Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. 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 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Canada gives share of bridge profits to US to get Trump nod
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open on July 27 connecting Detroit and Windsor. Canada agreed to share net toll profits with the United States after construction costs. This agreement resolves a long-standing dispute between the two trading partners. Canada funded the entire 4.5 billion construction project over the Detroit River. The deal directs proceeds to a US-run regional development fund.
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National Post
· Jun 29, 2026
Canada paid for the Gordie Howe bridge but U.S. Senate hopeful says it ‘was not a great deal for us’
'Let's use the bridge opening as an opportunity to stop Canada from hurting American automobile workers,' says Mike Rogers
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)
Investing.com
· Jul 11, 2026
US, Canada strike deal on tolls to let new bridge open on July 27
US, Canada strike deal on tolls to let new bridge open on July 27
POLITICO
· Jul 11, 2026
New US-Canada bridge to open after delay
The opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Canada, was caught up in a larger trade disagreement between the two countries.
Arutz Sheva
· Jul 9, 2026
Report: US strikes strategic Iran rail link to China, Russia
United States reportedly strikes strategic railway bridge serving as part of key transportation corridor linking Iran with China and Russia.
BRICS News
· Jul 9, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US strikes railway bridge on Iran's northern corridor that linked the count [...]
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Related coverage for "Canada gives share of bridge profits to US to get Trump nod": National Post — Canada paid for the Gordie Howe bridge but U.S. Senate hopeful says it ‘was not a great deal for us’. Bloomberg — Wall Street Week | USMCA: Can North America’s Trade Deal Survive?. Investing.com — US, Canada strike deal on tolls to let new bridge open on July 27. POLITICO — New US-Canada bridge to open after delay. Arutz Sheva — Report: US strikes strategic Iran rail link to China, Russia. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US strikes railway bridge on Iran's northern corridor that linked the count [...]