Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1892, Alexander Cartwright, American firefighter, invented baseball (born 1820) passed away. In 1911, Evald Mikson, Estonian footballer (died 1993) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1941, Benny Parsons, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 2007) was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1998, Serge Lemoyne, Canadian painter (born 1941) passed away. In 2003, Mark Lovell, English race car driver (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Ontario’s new auto insurance rules now in effect, but choice comes with some risk
As part of the new rules, some who may have been previously covered by another driver’s policy such as pedestrians and cyclists may no longer be eligible for accident benefits.
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CBC News
· Jun 28, 2026
Changes are coming to auto insurance policies in Ontario. Here's what you need to know
As of July, some benefits that were previously mandatory under standard car insurance policies will be optional. This could drop the cost of premiums for customers who opt out of certain coverages, but insurance experts warn against leaving coverage exposed to risk.
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· Jul 11, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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