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 1855, Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) passed away. 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 1971, Kristi Yamaguchi, American figure skater was born. In 1976, Dan Boyle, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Five Canadians traded on opening day of NHL free agency

Canadian Sport Scene

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July 2, 2026

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National Hockey League free agency began on Wednesday with five Canadians traded. Let’s see who were the players on the move. Mavrik Bourque Bourque, a centre from Plessisville, Quebec was traded from the Dallas Stars to the Nashville Predators with defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin for two draft picks (second round pick in 2027 and a third [] The post Five Canadians traded on opening day of NHL free agency appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.

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Canadian Sport Scene

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· Jul 2, 2026

Top 14 Canadians to switch teams in NHL free agency on Canada Day

National Hockey League free agency began on Canada Day. Here are 14 Canadians who switched teams. Eric Comrie The goaltender from Edmonton, Alberta signed a two year deal worth 2.3 million with the San Jose Sharks. Comrie has played six seasons in three separate stints with the Winnipeg Jets, two seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, [] The post Top 14 Canadians to switch teams in NHL free agency on Canada Day appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 29, 2026

Sergei Bobrovsky, Patrick Kane, Mason Marchment? A look at Maple Leafs’ options in NHL free agency

We take a deeper dive into some of the players the Maple Leafs could have in their sights when NHL free agency opens on Wednesday.

Global News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Oilers invite 3 female hockey players to join NHL development camp roster

Twenty-seven rising hockey stars took to the ice inside Rogers Place. For the first time ever, a trio of female players were invited to the NHL Development Camp..

Boston.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

Bruins bring back Connor Clifton on 2-year contract

Connor Clifton spent the first five seasons of his NHL career with the Bruins. The post Bruins bring back Connor Clifton on 2-year contract appeared first on Boston.com.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 1, 2026

Canadiens, Ivan Demidov agree to eight-year contract extension

The Montreal Canadiens are wasting no time locking up a cornerstone player. The Canadiens and Ivan Demidov have agreed to an eight-year, 73 million contract extension. The new deal will begin in 2027-28 after Demidov’s entry-level deal is completed. According to Sportsnet’s Eric Engels, the pact carries close to 40 million in signing-bonus money and provides Demidov with 10-team [] The post Canadiens, Ivan Demidov agree to eight-year contract extension appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

3DownNation

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ottawa Redblacks sign QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson

The Ottawa Redblacks have officially signed veteran quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson. The team made the announcement on Tuesday night. The 37-year-old started eight regular-season games for the Montreal Alouettes in 2025, going 3-5. He completed 63.8 percent of his passes for 1,746 yards, nine touchdowns, and nine interceptions, and rushed 11 times for 62 yards. “We’re []

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Related coverage for "Five Canadians traded on opening day of NHL free agency": Canadian Sport Scene — Top 14 Canadians to switch teams in NHL free agency on Canada Day. Toronto Sun — Sergei Bobrovsky, Patrick Kane, Mason Marchment? A look at Maple Leafs’ options in NHL free agency. Global News — Oilers invite 3 female hockey players to join NHL development camp roster. Boston.com — Bruins bring back Connor Clifton on 2-year contract. CityNews Montreal — Canadiens, Ivan Demidov agree to eight-year contract extension. 3DownNation — Ottawa Redblacks sign QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson