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, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) 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 1984, Sami Zayn, Canadian professional wrestler was born. In 1994, Kanako Momota, Japanese singer-songwriter was born. In 2004, Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded the National Ballet School of Canada (born 1918) passed away. In 2010, Olga Guillot, Cuban-American singer (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Canada has joined Eurovision — and I couldn’t be happier. Here’s what we’re in for
Canada will soon be part of the Eurovision Song Contest, the greatest, dumbest, campiest, cheesiest, cringiest, most flamboyant and totally over-the-top music event in the world.
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CityNews Montreal
· Jun 25, 2026
Canada now eligible to take part in Eurovision song contest
OTTAWA — Canada is now eligible to participate in the Eurovision song contest after CBC/Radio-Canada became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union. In last fall’s federal budget, the government said it was looking at getting Canada into the international song contest. Eurovision, which has been running for decades, features performers from various countries [] The post Canada now eligible to take part in Eurovision song contest appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Toronto Sun
· Jul 3, 2026
EDITORIAL: What would they say if we sang out of tune?
First, there was speculation that Canada could join the European Union. Now we're singing from their songbook.
Variety
· Jul 1, 2026
Canada Officially Joins Eurovision Song Contest
C’est officiel: Canada is joining the Eurovision Song Contest. Last week, the North American country became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which owns and runs the contest, after they were voted in at the EBU’s general assembly in Prague. The move makes them eligible to participate in the annual singing competition []
The Guardian
· Jul 1, 2026
Canada to join Eurovision song contest from 2027
Country is first to join since Australia in 2015 as event director says it ‘continues to welcome the world’Canada will join the Eurovision song contest in 2027, becoming the first new participant since Australia in 2015, organisers have announced.Participation is not limited to countries in geographic Europe and instead is open to all members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which Canada joined last week. Australia is an associate member. Continue reading...
CBC News
· Jul 1, 2026
Canada will enter the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
CBC/Radio-Canada and the European Broadcasting Union have announced Canada will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria.
Now Magazine
· Jul 8, 2026
Toronto songwriter Zale, Montreal’s Marie Céleste win 2026 Breakthrough Songwriter Award
What to know Toronto’s Zale and Montreal-based group Marie Céleste have just been declared winners of The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 2026 Breakthrough Songwriter... The post Toronto songwriter Zale, Montreal’s Marie Céleste win 2026 Breakthrough Songwriter Award appeared first on NOW Toronto.
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Related coverage for "Canada has joined Eurovision — and I couldn’t be happier. Here’s what we’re in for": CityNews Montreal — Canada now eligible to take part in Eurovision song contest. Toronto Sun — EDITORIAL: What would they say if we sang out of tune?. Variety — Canada Officially Joins Eurovision Song Contest. The Guardian — Canada to join Eurovision song contest from 2027. CBC News — Canada will enter the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. Now Magazine — Toronto songwriter Zale, Montreal’s Marie Céleste win 2026 Breakthrough Songwriter Award