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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1813, Claude Bernard, French physiologist and academic (died 1878) was born. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. 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.

Police watchdog investigating after Saskatchewan man dies in back of RCMP vehicle

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July 7, 2026

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Police watchdog investigating after Saskatchewan man dies in back of RCMP vehicle

Saskatchewan's police watchdog is investigating after a man had a medical episode and died in the backseat of an RCMP vehicle.

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KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 7, 2026

ICE backtracks after denying involvement in China Grove arrest

A KSAT crew witnessed a man placed into unmarked vehicle by an officer in unidentifiable clothing. ICE walked back its denial of its officers being involved.

Global News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Manitoba police watchdog investigating after detained man left with skull fracture

Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating after WPS officers wrestled a man to the ground. He was later taken to a hospital with a cracked skull.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 6, 2026

Police watchdog sets up command post, seeks witnesses of shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges

The provincial police watchdog is seeking witnesses its probe into last month’s shooting incident in which three people, including a civilian, a police officer and suspect, were killed in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood. Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI) investigators will set up a mobile command post near the corner of Avenue de Courtrai and Décarie Boulevard [] The post Police watchdog sets up command post, seeks witnesses of shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

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· Jul 4, 2026

Man shot dead by RCMP near Irricana, ASIRT launches investigation

Alberta's police watchdog is investigating after a man was shot and killed during an encounter with RCMP east of Calgary on Thursday evening.

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· Jun 30, 2026

Midnight Dash To Save St. Petersburg Shooting Victim Intercepted At Gas Station

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A late-night shooting at a St. Petersburg apartment complex left a man fighting for his life after a private vehicle trying to rush him to the hospital had to be intercepted by paramedics at a nearby gas station. Residents at The Meadows Apartments, located at 870 117th Terrace North, first alerted [] Midnight Dash To Save St. Petersburg Shooting Victim Intercepted At Gas Station

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Related coverage for "Police watchdog investigating after Saskatchewan man dies in back of RCMP vehicle": KSAT San Antonio — ICE backtracks after denying involvement in China Grove arrest. Global News — Manitoba police watchdog investigating after detained man left with skull fracture. CityNews Montreal — Police watchdog sets up command post, seeks witnesses of shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges. Western Standard — Man shot dead by RCMP near Irricana, ASIRT launches investigation. Tampa Free Press — Midnight Dash To Save St. Petersburg Shooting Victim Intercepted At Gas Station