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, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. 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 1976, Dan Boyle, Canadian ice hockey player 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 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 []
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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.
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.
TheJournal.ie
· Jul 1, 2026
Canada (yes, Canada!) has officially joined the Eurovision Song Contest
Yes, we imagine Canada is aware it is not in Europe.
News.az
· Jul 1, 2026
Canada enters Eurovision 2027 competition
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the European Broadcasting Union announced on Wednesday that Canada will take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 1, 2026
Canada to make Eurovision Song Contest debut in 2027
Canada will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027, organisers have announced.
RTL Today
· Jul 1, 2026
From across the pond: Canada set to participate at Eurovision Song Contest 2027
Canada will officially compete in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027, after joining the European Broadcasting Union as a full member.
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Related coverage for "Canada Officially Joins Eurovision Song Contest": CityNews Montreal — Canada now eligible to take part in Eurovision song contest. CBC News — Canada will enter the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. TheJournal.ie — Canada (yes, Canada!) has officially joined the Eurovision Song Contest . News.az — Canada enters Eurovision 2027 competition . MyJoyOnline — Canada to make Eurovision Song Contest debut in 2027. RTL Today — From across the pond: Canada set to participate at Eurovision Song Contest 2027