Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1616, Samuel de Champlain returns to Quebec. In 1723, Jean-François Marmontel, French historian and author (died 1799) was born. In 1789, Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille. In 1932, Jean-Guy Talbot, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2024) was born. In 1962, Gaétan Duchesne, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2007) was born. In 1979, Claude Wagner, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician (born 1925) passed away. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2004, Renée Saint-Cyr, French actress and producer (born 1904) passed away. In 2009, Reg Fleming, Canadian-American ice hockey player (born 1936) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Quebec invests $123M for Montreal East revitalization
Premier Christine Fréchette announced Tuesday that the province will invest 122.9 million to develop industrial sites in Montreal East. The funding will be invested in Société de mise en valeur de terrains dans l’Est de Montréal (SMTEM) to buy and renovate strategic industrial sites which the government says will attract private investment and create jobs. [] The post Quebec invests 123M for Montreal East revitalization appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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· Jun 30, 2026
Quebec invests $123M to redevelop Esso refinery site in Montreal East
Premier Christine Fréchette announced Tuesday that the province will invest 122.9 million to redevelop the site of a former oil refinery in Montreal East which she says will attract private investment and create jobs. The funding will be invested in Société de mise en valeur de terrains dans l’Est de Montréal (SMTEM) to buy and [] The post Quebec invests 123M to redevelop Esso refinery site in Montreal East appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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