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 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1930, Gordon Pinsent, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Letters, July 12, 2026: ‘Let Canadians vote on Alberta’
Let Canadians speak Now that Prime Minister Mark Carey has shown his Liberal government will be treating Alberta with the respect it has previously not always had, perhaps the time has come for Canadians, who do not reside in Alberta, to express their feelings about that province. One option for an official referendum question could []
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Loonie Politics
· Jul 9, 2026
Saskatchewan to restructure income assistance program for those with disabilities
REGINA — Saskatchewan residents receiving income assistance for disabilities will soon see changes to their benefits. The province says starting Sept. 1, the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability program will be restructured to make it easier for clients to access assistance. Social Services Minister Terry Jenson says the province is moving benefits that deal with [] The post Saskatchewan to restructure income assistance program for those with disabilities appeared first on Loonie Politics.
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· Jul 2, 2026
WATCH LIVE: Court allows Alberta independence petition signatures to be counted
WATCH LIVE: Court allows Alberta independence petition signatures to be counted
Global News
· Jul 1, 2026
Canada Day a moment of pride, patriotism and melanchony in Alberta
On Oct. 19, voters are to decide whether they want the province to remain in Canada or to start the process for holding a second, binding vote on quitting Confederation.
National Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Afternoon front page: Canada’s birthday present to America; why Canadians move to the U.S.; and more
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Workers World
· Jun 24, 2026
El «Juneteenth» y 250 años de hipocresía
Casi dos semanas antes de la celebración del 250.º aniversario de la «fundación» de los EE. UU., el 19 de junio se celebrará el «Juneteenth», un día festivo federal. La conversión del «Juneteenth» en festividad federal en 2021 supuso un reconocimiento largamente esperado de que, el 19 de junio de . . . Continue reading El «Juneteenth» y 250 años de hipocresía at Workers.org
Canada's National Observer
· Jul 3, 2026
Government-owned Trans Mountain to lead $35-44 billion oil pipeline to BC Lower Mainland
Smith and Carney announced Alberta’s proposal is opting for a route that roughly follows the path of the Trans Mountain Pipeline. The federal government and Alberta “will be equal partners in this project” and there will be a “meaningful ownership stake for Indigenous communities,” Carney said.
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