Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. 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 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Could a pipeline project crossing Québec be revived?
There is no deepwater port in Sarnia, Ont. Assuming the project goes ahead, a pipeline of at least several hundred kilometres would therefore have to be added to reach a deepwater port — and experts consulted by Le Devoir believe it is plausible that a project resembling the defunct Energy East pipeline could be revived.
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Global News
· Jul 3, 2026
Pipelines faced key challenges in the past. Can Alberta’s overcome them?
Canada’s track record of proposing and building pipelines means that the newly announced project from Alberta to B.C.'s coast is likely going to face several key challenges.
Western Standard
· Jul 7, 2026
ANALYSIS: Ford and Smith's pipeline proposal has a Manitoba problem
With Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiling plans for a new pipeline from Alberta to Ontario on Monday, questions are already being raised about what obstacles stand in the way of turning the proposal into reality.
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 11, 2026
Quebec launches task force to overhaul South Shore’s Route 132
After several years of waiting and complaints from municipal officials, redevelopment work will begin on a section of Route 132, between the municipalities of Saint-Constant and Delson, on the South Shore (Montreal). While in Saint-Constant, Premier Christine Fréchette announced Saturday morning the establishment of a project office for the redevelopment of this section of road [] The post Quebec launches task force to overhaul South Shore’s Route 132 appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
National Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Alberta officially submits West Coast oil pipeline project along southern route
The proposed conduit would follow the same route as the existing Trans Mountain pipeline, with many details yet to be finalized
Canada's National Observer
· Jul 7, 2026
Oil expert doubts Alberta and Ontario's pipeline can deliver
Ontario and Alberta's proposed 3,300 kilometre pipeline from Hardisty, Alta. to Sarnia, Ont. promises jobs and energy security, but a lot of big questions have yet to be answered and at least one industry expert doubts it will ever come to fruition.
The Narwhal
· Jul 9, 2026
Pipeline-a-palooza: unpacking the week in Canadian energy politics
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