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 1848, Waterloo railway station in London opens. In 1925, Sid Smith, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2004) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1962, Gaétan Duchesne, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2007) was born. In 1967, Guy Favreau, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, 28th Canadian Minister of Justice (born 1917) passed away. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. In 1979, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. 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.
Is it time to renationalize the CN rail network in Canada?
It has been 30 years since Canadian National was privatized, and Wall Street continues to profit at Canada’s expense The post Is it time to renationalize the CN rail network in Canada? appeared first on CCPA.
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CityNews Montreal
· Jul 9, 2026
CN says safety ‘top priority’ as company tries to reassure residents after trains resume in Repentigny
CN representatives will be going door-to-door in Repentigny Thursday as they try to reassure anxious residents after trains resumed service just days following the weekend derailment. In a post on Facebook Thursday morning, Repentigny Mayor Nicolas Dufour said the railway line reopened with authorization from federal authorities. “A few trains have already run, and so [] The post CN says safety ‘top priority’ as company tries to reassure residents after trains resume in Repentigny appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
WAAV – 980 AM – Wilmington
· Jul 11, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 11 at 2:27PM EDT until July 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Issued: Sat Jul 11 | 2:27 PMIn effect for: Bladen, NC; Brunswick, NC; Columbus, NC; New Hanover, NC; Pender, NC; Robeson, NC; Darlington, SC; Dillon, ...
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.
CBC News
· Jul 7, 2026
Rogers shutters radio stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener
In a statement Tuesday, the company said the closures affect stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener.
MobileSyrup
· Jul 3, 2026
CIB, Telus partner on major network expansion project in B.C.
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Telus have partnered up to expand high-speed internet service across B.C. Essentially, the CIB will loan Telus 49.3 million to provide internet access to both rural and Indigenous communities. The CIB notes that this offering was developed under both the Connecting Communities BC program and the Universal Broadband Fund. []
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Related coverage for "Is it time to renationalize the CN rail network in Canada?": CityNews Montreal — CN says safety ‘top priority’ as company tries to reassure residents after trains resume in Repentigny. WAAV – 980 AM – Wilmington — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 11 at 2:27PM EDT until July 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC. Global News — Consider Kingston for high-speed rail stop, Ottawa tells Alto. CBC News — Rogers shutters radio stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener. MobileSyrup — CIB, Telus partner on major network expansion project in B.C.