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 1855, Ned Hanlan, Canadian rower, academic, and businessman (died 1908) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2004, Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded the National Ballet School of Canada (born 1918) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
MACLEOD: Is Canada too big, too divided, and too centralized to work? Alberta thinks so
Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon
There is a serious argument that Canada is no longer merely a large country with regional differences, but a country so vast, economically uneven, and culturally divided that it is becoming nearly impossible to govern effectively from the centre. That argument should not be dismissed as anger, nostalgia, or Western grievance. It deserves to be examined on its merits.
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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.
Canada's National Observer
· Jun 23, 2026
BC might have some grievances too
Alberta's endless array of grievances are driving Canada's political agenda right now. British Columbia might want a turn at the wheel soon enough.
Calgary Sun
· Jul 12, 2026
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 []
The Suburban
· Jul 8, 2026
Woe Canada?
Perhaps merging Canada with the US? I’ll start with the aside:
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 1, 2026
NHL free agency opens with Stuart Skinner heading to Winnipeg as goalie carousel starts spinning
Stuart Skinner is heading to Winnipeg as the carousel of goaltenders moving around the NHL picks up steam with the start of free agency.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
Canada, US agree to open Gordie Howe Bridge on July 27
'This nation-building project is a testament to what Canada can accomplish when we come together with a shared vision,' says Canadian minister
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