Today in News History
On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1895, George Hainsworth, Canadian ice hockey player and politician (died 1950) was born. In 1944, Gennady Zyuganov, Russian politician was born. In 1947, R. B. Bennett, Canadian lawyer and politician, 11th Prime Minister of Canada (born 1870) passed away. In 1957, Patty Smyth, American singer-songwriter and musician was born. In 1964, Léo Dandurand, American-Canadian businessman (born 1889) passed away. In 1978, Air Canada Flight 189, flying to Toronto, overruns the runway and crashes into the Etobicoke Creek ravine. Two of the 107 passengers on board perish. In 1989, Howard Charles Green, Canadian lawyer and politician, 27th Canadian Minister of Public Works (born 1895) passed away. In 1997, Baek Ye-rin, South Korean singer was born. In 2006, Mari Alkatiri, the first Prime Minister of East Timor, resigns after weeks of political unrest. In 2024, Taiki Matsuno, Japanese voice actor (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Canadian MPs Welcome Shen Yun’s Return to Toronto After Earlier Cancellations

Shen Yun will conclude its 2026 global tour with five performances in Toronto after earlier shows were canceled following security threats. Canadian lawmakers have welcomed the troupe's return, describing it as a reaffirmation of artistic freedom and resistance to intimidation
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