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 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1947, Jimmie Lunceford, American saxophonist and bandleader (born 1902) passed away. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1976, Dan Boyle, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. In 1988, LeSean McCoy, American football player was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Ottawa Redblacks to sign QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson: report
The Ottawa Redblacks are signing veteran quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, according to TSN 1200 play-by-play man A.J. Jakubec. The 37-year-old started eight regular-season games for the Montreal Alouettes in 2025, going 3-5. He completed 63.8 percent of his passes for 1,746 yards, nine touchdowns, and nine interceptions, and rushed 11 times for 62 yards. The six-foot-three, []
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CFL.ca
· Jun 23, 2026
REDBLACKS sign quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson
The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced on Tuesday that the football club has signed American quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson.
3DownNation
· Jun 23, 2026
Ottawa Redblacks sign QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson
The Ottawa Redblacks have officially signed veteran quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson. The team made the announcement on Tuesday night. The 37-year-old started eight regular-season games for the Montreal Alouettes in 2025, going 3-5. He completed 63.8 percent of his passes for 1,746 yards, nine touchdowns, and nine interceptions, and rushed 11 times for 62 yards. “We’re []
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.
Toronto Sun
· Jun 27, 2026
Why Gavin McKenna will have a strong support group with Maple Leafs
Good news if you were one of the fans wearing a Gavin McKenna Maple Leafs jersey at the National Hockey League draft in Buffalo on Friday. You’re not going to have to make any changes to it. McKenna will be the third Leafs player to wear No. 72, following Travis Boyd and Mathieu Schneider. “I []
Canadian Sport Scene
· Jun 24, 2026
Blues trade Jordan Kyrou to Capitals for Connor McMichael
The St. Louis Blues traded right winger Jordan Kyrou of Toronto, Ontario to the Washington Capitals for centre Connor McMichael of Ajax, Ontario according to Rogers Sportsnet on Tuesday. In addition to McMichael, the Blues are receiving Swedish prospect Milton Gastrin and a first round pick (16th overall) in the 2026 NHL Draft. Kyrou is [] The post Blues trade Jordan Kyrou to Capitals for Connor McMichael appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.
BBC
· Jun 21, 2026
Chalmers leaves Thistle for 'step up' with Saints
Logan Chalmers has backed himself to make the step up to the Scottish Premiership following a five-year top-flight absence after leaving Partick Thistle to sign for St Johnstone. The 26-year-old, who has signed a two-year contract for the Championship winners, last played in the Premiership as a subsitute for Dundee United in a 3-1 defeat by Hibernian in December 2021. Since then, he has played in the Championship for Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Ayr United and Thistle, as well as League Two for Tranmere Rovers.
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