Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1971, Kristi Yamaguchi, American figure skater was born. In 1971, Yvon Robert, Canadian wrestler (born 1914) passed away. 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. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Montreal Canadiens Yvan Cournoyer appointed, Christine Sinclair promoted in Order of Canada
A pair of legendary athletes are being recognized nationally. Among the new officers of the Order of Canada announced Friday is Yvan Cournoyer, who won 10 Stanley Cups in his 16 seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, ending in 1979. The 82-year-old skated in 968 games with the Habs, earning the nickname ‘Roadrunner’ for his legendary [] The post Montreal Canadiens Yvan Cournoyer appointed, Christine Sinclair promoted in Order of Canada appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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Canadian Sport Scene
· Jun 27, 2026
Christine Sinclair and Yvan Cournoyer honoured by Canada
Canadian Olympic gold medalist Christine Sinclair of Burnaby, British Columbia and Hockey Hall of Famer Yvan Cournoyer of Drummondville, Quebec are being honoured federally in 2026. Sinclair, who received the Officer of the Order of Canada in 2017, is now receiving the companion of the Order of Canada. Cournoyer is being named an Officer of [] The post Christine Sinclair and Yvan Cournoyer honoured by Canada appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 2, 2026
Canadiens sign goalie Jakub Dobes to three-year extension
The Montreal Canadiens have locked up their No. 1 goaltender. Jakub Dobes and the Canadiens agreed to a three-year contract extension with an average annual value of 5,357,575, the team announced Thursday. The extension will begin in 2027-28 and keep Dobes in Montreal through the 2029-30 season. Dobes established himself as the Canadiens’ top man [] The post Canadiens sign goalie Jakub Dobes to three-year extension appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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