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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) 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 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1951, Piotr Pustelnik, Polish mountaineer was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) 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.
Poilievre says there are too many ‘heritage months’ in Canada. There are 17
Four of them are happening concurrently right now, and that's not including Pride Season
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CityNews Montreal
· Jun 30, 2026
Summer events planned to celebrate 50th anniversary of 1976 Olympics in Montreal
As Montreal celebrates the golden jubilee of the 1976 Olympic Games, several events are planned across the city to commemorate the games throughout the summer. Earlier this spring, the City of Montreal, Olympic Park, Parc Jean-Drapeau and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced that the city will mark the anniversary with a year-long program of events [] The post Summer events planned to celebrate 50th anniversary of 1976 Olympics in Montreal appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Now Magazine
· Jun 27, 2026
From Hanlan’s Point to citywide celebration: Pride Toronto reflects on 45 years of activism and change
What to know This year, Pride Toronto is celebrating its 45th anniversary, marking four and a half decades of resistance, resilience and community. While today... The post From Hanlan’s Point to citywide celebration: Pride Toronto reflects on 45 years of activism and change appeared first on NOW Toronto.
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· Jun 21, 2026
How communities across Canada are celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
How communities across Canada are celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
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· Jun 19, 2026
In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada)
I was doing a deep dive into early Canadian history, because reasons, and found a couple of fun stories to share. Because hey — this Sunday is National Indigenous Peoples Day! The Bad Overwinter So a recurring thing in early Canadian history was the Bad Overwinter. A group of Europeans — usually French — would []
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· Jul 11, 2026
One in five Atlantic Canadians say family members left region for work, federal survey finds
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The Suburban
· Jul 3, 2026
Tommy Hunter is no more: ‘Canada's Country Gentleman,’ dead at 89
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Related coverage for "Poilievre says there are too many ‘heritage months’ in Canada. There are 17": CityNews Montreal — Summer events planned to celebrate 50th anniversary of 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Now Magazine — From Hanlan’s Point to citywide celebration: Pride Toronto reflects on 45 years of activism and change. CBC News — How communities across Canada are celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. Crooked Timber — In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada). Western Standard — One in five Atlantic Canadians say family members left region for work, federal survey finds. The Suburban — Tommy Hunter is no more: ‘Canada's Country Gentleman,’ dead at 89