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 1930, Gordon Pinsent, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1989, Phoebe Tonkin, Australian actress was born. In 1990, Rachel Brosnahan, American actress was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2013, Elaine Morgan, Welsh writer (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
POLL: Canadians back pipeline expansion as Carney maintains strong approval
Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon
A new national poll suggests a strong majority of Canadians support expanding oil and natural gas pipelines to reduce the country's reliance on the U.S. market, while Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to post solid approval ratings.
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Western Standard
· Jul 3, 2026
Let Alberta Decide says pipeline deal shows Alberta still paying the price
A proposed new pipeline to the West Coast is being celebrated by governments in Ottawa and Edmonton, but Let Alberta Decide says Albertans should be cautious before declaring victory.
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 7, 2026
Dry weather, wildfires prompt Quebec to expand open fire ban
The Quebec government expanded its ban on open fires near forested areas Monday amid drying conditions and several wildfires in the province. Authorities say there are currently nine active forest fires in the Intensive Protection Zone (IPZ) and 191 fires are active in the Northern Zone (NTZ). Since the beginning of the season this year, [] The post Dry weather, wildfires prompt Quebec to expand open fire ban appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
National Post
· Jul 6, 2026
Alberta, Ontario announce proposal for new west-east oil pipeline and minerals corridor
Danielle Smith and Doug Ford are advancing a new proposed pipeline that would ship Alberta oil to refineries
The Globe and Mail
· Jul 8, 2026
The new pipeline push in Canada
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been front and centre of two pipeline proposal announcements in the past week. First, she and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new southern route for the proposed West Coast pipeline on Thursday. Just a few days later, on Monday, she and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a proposal for a new 3,300-kilometre pipeline that would carry crude oil from Hardisty, Alberta to Sarnia, Ontario. Emma Graney is the Globe’s energy reporter. She’s on the show to explain these two proposed projects, how likely it is they’ll be constructed, and what all this says about changing sentiments around pipelines in Canada. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Canada's National Observer
· Jul 6, 2026
Will taxpayers be on the hook for the new Alberta-Ontario pipeline?
The premiers of Ontario and Alberta announced a new proposal for a pipeline from Alberta to Ontario on Monday. One thing missing from the announcement: any private company with an interest in building it.
CBC News
· Jul 9, 2026
Plans for more pipelines to export Canadian oil — and emissions — as planet keeps getting hotter
Pipeline announcements seem to be in abundance at the moment, with ambitions to see more Alberta crude flowing both east and west. But whether or not these plans are realized, the reality is that boosting Canadian oil and gas production will mean more emissions to further warm our already overheated planet.
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Related coverage for "POLL: Canadians back pipeline expansion as Carney maintains strong approval": Western Standard — Let Alberta Decide says pipeline deal shows Alberta still paying the price. CityNews Montreal — Dry weather, wildfires prompt Quebec to expand open fire ban. National Post — Alberta, Ontario announce proposal for new west-east oil pipeline and minerals corridor. The Globe and Mail — The new pipeline push in Canada. Canada's National Observer — Will taxpayers be on the hook for the new Alberta-Ontario pipeline?. CBC News — Plans for more pipelines to export Canadian oil — and emissions — as planet keeps getting hotter