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 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1855, Ned Hanlan, Canadian rower, academic, and businessman (died 1908) was born. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) 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 1986, JP Pietersen, South African rugby player was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball 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.
Parks Canada working to curb spread of deadly white-nose syndrome in Alberta bats
Parks Canada crews are at work in Alberta's bat caves, spreading a blend of bacteria to try to save the flying night mammals from a deadly, and accelerating, fungal infection.
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Related coverage for "Parks Canada working to curb spread of deadly white-nose syndrome in Alberta bats": The Narwhal — Check yourself — or someone else: 2026 is the summer of ticks. Toronto Sun — Parks Canada report calls creation of national parks a ‘colonial injustice’ for Indigenous peoples. CBC News — 'Explosive' diarrhea parasite sickens more than 1,000 in U.S. Should Canadians be concerned?. Now Magazine — Adults are about to have a giant water gun fight in downtown Toronto Saturday. Western Standard — THIS BITES: Why Calgary's mosquito numbers haven't exploded — yet. CFL.ca — Live Now: Stamps leading Lions in third