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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Pandulf II, Lombard prince passed away. In 1755, Edward Braddock, Scottish general (born 1695) passed away. In 1787, The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory. It also establishes procedures for the admission of new states and limits the expansion of slavery. In 1859, Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield, English economist and politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies (died 1947) was born. In 1922, Ken Mosdell, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2006) was born. In 1976, Sheldon Souray, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1981, Martin Hurson Irish Republican Hunger Striker passed away. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Newfoundland and Labrador government subsidizing pricey Labrador airfare
ST. JOHN’S — The Newfoundland and Labrador government says Labrador residents flying within or out of the region can get up to four return tickets subsidized. Residents along the tip of Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula are also eligible for the discounted tickets. A government news release says residents can begin applying for tickets next week, [] The post Newfoundland and Labrador government subsidizing pricey Labrador airfare appeared first on Loonie Politics.
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CBC News
· Mar 24, 2025
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· Jun 23, 2026
Small parcel tax changes brought forward but two-year wait still ‘unacceptable’
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Loonie Politics
· Jun 21, 2026
Lamb shank, 48 cans of beans, gum: A look at what Alberta’s politicians expense
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National Post
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Kevin Drum
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Armstrong Economics
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