Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1616, Samuel de Champlain returns to Quebec. In 1924, Brett Somers, Canadian-American actress and singer (died 2007) was born. In 1925, Sid Smith, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2004) was born. In 1932, Jean-Guy Talbot, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2024) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1963, Al MacInnis, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1967, Guy Favreau, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, 28th Canadian Minister of Justice (born 1917) passed away. In 1968, Daniel MacMaster, Canadian singer-songwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1983, Ross Macdonald, American-Canadian author (born 1915) passed away. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
For Canada, the best is yet to come
Like most countries, Canada has its problems. But if we find the courage and political will to actually address them, there's no telling how much brighter our future could be.
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Toronto Sun
· Jun 21, 2026
Canada in control of World Cup destiny. How a win over Switzerland simplifies everything
See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source For the most part, Canada has managed to live in the moment and not get too far ahead of itself in its quest to have success in the biggest tournament in the history of the men’s national program. Nothing suggests the team won’t remain []
The Suburban
· Jul 8, 2026
Woe Canada?
Perhaps merging Canada with the US? I’ll start with the aside:
Calgary Sun
· Jul 1, 2026
Letters, July 1, 2026: ‘Poilievre singing new tune’
Everything not broken What of Mr. Poilievre’s relentless slogan of saying Canada is broken, everything feels broken in Canada right now. Hush child. Nary a mention lads. Mum’s the word. Here he and Ms. Smith are in Alberta these days preaching Oh Canada. As some astute pundits are saying: now the arsonists have become the []
Simple Bites
· Apr 25, 2025
Unique Canadian Culinary Experiences
From a food film fest to a butter tart crawl, a sugar shack in the woods and an island Edenthese are my top picks for unique Canadian culinary experiences from coast to coast to coast! I’ve been fortunate enough to have eaten my way through every single province – and Yukon – in this vast... Original article: Unique Canadian Culinary Experiences
Global News
· Jun 22, 2026
Consider Kingston for high-speed rail stop, Ottawa tells Alto
So far, the federal government has mandated seven stops: Toronto, Peterborough, Ont., Ottawa, Laval, Que., Montreal, Trois-Rivières, Que., and Quebec City.
Fark
· Jun 23, 2026
Canada is going to nuke Canada [Obvious]
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Related coverage for "For Canada, the best is yet to come ": Toronto Sun — Canada in control of World Cup destiny. How a win over Switzerland simplifies everything. The Suburban — Woe Canada?. Calgary Sun — Letters, July 1, 2026: ‘Poilievre singing new tune’. Simple Bites — Unique Canadian Culinary Experiences. Global News — Consider Kingston for high-speed rail stop, Ottawa tells Alto. Fark — Canada is going to nuke Canada [Obvious]