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 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2004, Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded the National Ballet School of Canada (born 1918) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Canada Has a New Obsession: Soccer
For one of the three World Cup hosts, the tournament is over. While Mexico staged the opening game, and millions have wildly celebrated each Mexican victory, and the United States has basked in being the World Cup’s principal host nation, Canada has at times felt like an overlooked party guest by comparison. But like its []
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Men's Health
· Jul 1, 2026
Did Seattle Just 10x Soccer in America? The Real Story Feels Even Bigger.
How the nation’s first soccer city is showing the rest of us the power of the beautiful game.
Brisbane Times
· Jul 4, 2026
This chaotic night out is the best thing you can do in this city
There’s nothing like sport to open a window into a country’s culture; a night at the ice hockey in Canada is just that window.
The korea Herald News
· Jul 5, 2026
Canada's magical World Cup run ends in loss to Morocco
HOUSTON (AP) -- Canada's unprecedented run to the World Cup's round of 16 put the country where hockey is king in the international soccer spotlight. Now, the challenge is to build on this year's success. It's a privilege to have a Canadian national team competing on the international level at levels that had never been dreamed of 10 years ago, coach Jesse Marsch said. There's real excitement. With that excitement comes higher expectations, right? So, next World Cup, everyone's gonna say that
Associated Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Is Canada a hockey nation or a soccer nation?
Hockey has long been Canada’s game, but is the World Cup and The Reds’ historic soccer success changing that? We talk to Canadians ahead of the team’s final group stage match against Switzerland as they attempt to win Group B.
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 24, 2026
Each additional Canada World Cup match equals a $70M boost to Vancouver economy: BMO
VANCOUVER — It won’t just be fans feeling the joy if Team Canada advances to the next round in the World Cup. A new analysis from BMO Economics estimates about a 70-million boost to Vancouver’s local economy for each additional match Canada plays. Canada and Switzerland, each with four points, are set for a Group [] The post Each additional Canada World Cup match equals a 70M boost to Vancouver economy: BMO appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
POLITICO - Politics
· Jul 3, 2026
The European sports host with the most
Switzerland is home to many international sporting organizations — and a pile of upcoming big events.
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