Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) 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 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1976, Dan Boyle, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
MACLEOD: Carbon capture won’t save Alberta from Ottawa’s war on oil and gas
The Pathways Carbon Capture Project is being sold as a grand act of environmental responsibility. In reality, it increasingly looks like another monument to Canada’s political dysfunction: a massive, expensive industrial workaround forced on Alberta so Ottawa can keep pretending climate symbolism is the same thing as climate policy.
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Rebel News
· Jul 9, 2026
Operation Fear: The Federalists Part 2 | Alberta's Choice
In Part 2 of "The Federalists", Ottawa launches "Operation Fear" — a campaign built on a new strategy: fear. But when the fearmongering starts sounding ridiculous, the so-called heroes begin to look more like the carbon tax came to life and started a boy band. Federalism had its chance. Alberta deserves a choice. Learn more at: https://www.albertas-choice.com/content Authorized by Alberta's Choice | (780) 800-9577 | www.Albertas-Choice.com
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 24, 2026
Looser federal rules on pesticides will erode Canada’s trade access: senator
OTTAWA — Canada’s goal of boosting trade with countries outside the United States could be thwarted by its new pesticide rules, a senator warns. Bill C-30, an omnibus bill implementing the spring economic update, passed both the House of Commons and the Senate last week. The legislation includes a change to Canada’s Pest Control Products [] The post Looser federal rules on pesticides will erode Canada’s trade access: senator appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
National Post
· Jul 7, 2026
‘Treating pipelines like airports’: Carney relishes being the one to decide
Energy analyst David Knight Legg discuss what the Alberta-Ottawa deal could mean for Canada's economy
Western Standard
· Jul 3, 2026
WAGNER: Alberta’s foreign rulers — the Laurentian elites
The federal government often makes decisions that negatively affect the well-being of Albertans. Since the Liberals’ election in 2015, many of these decisions have been harmful to Alberta by design. The Liberals want to fight climate change, and they think Alberta’s oil and gas industry is the main contributor. Therefore, imposing heavy-handed policies to restrict Alberta’s major source of wealth will achieve their goals.
Global News
· Jul 6, 2026
New Brunswick needs to better protect clean drinking water, residents say
Citizens, community organizations and First Nations say the New Brunswick government must better protect the drinking water supply.
Toronto Sun
· Jul 7, 2026
CHARLEBOIS: Alcohol bans are coming back to haunt Canada
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Related coverage for "MACLEOD: Carbon capture won’t save Alberta from Ottawa’s war on oil and gas": Rebel News — Operation Fear: The Federalists Part 2 | Alberta's Choice. CityNews Montreal — Looser federal rules on pesticides will erode Canada’s trade access: senator. National Post — ‘Treating pipelines like airports’: Carney relishes being the one to decide. Western Standard — WAGNER: Alberta’s foreign rulers — the Laurentian elites. Global News — New Brunswick needs to better protect clean drinking water, residents say. Toronto Sun — CHARLEBOIS: Alcohol bans are coming back to haunt Canada