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 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) 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 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 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
RCMP rescue 11 people after canoe overturns in Burrard Inlet near Vancouver
Eleven people, including several youths, were pulled from the waters of Burrard Inlet by RCMP officers Sunday afternoon after a large canoe overturned off the coast of West Vancouver.
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Fox News
· Jul 3, 2026
US Coast Guard saves 8, including infant and child, after vessel capsizes off Fort Myers Beach
Video shows the Coast Guard rescue of eight people, including an infant, after a boat capsized near the Sanibel Causeway in southwest Florida.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela earthquakes leave near 200 dead, over 41,000 reportedly missing
On-site footage Wednesday and Thursday showed survivors and emergency services searching for trapped people, and survivors being taken away on stretchers. In others, residents decried a lack of help.
Hi China
· Jul 8, 2026
Firefighters rescue two seniors trapped in chest-deep floodwater
Trapped in chest-deep floodwater, two elderly people held onto a wall until firefighters arrived. With calm reassurance and swift action, rescuers brought them safely to shore. #EverydayHero
The Namibian
· Jun 22, 2026
NWR rescuing 96 hikers from Fish River Canyon
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) is in the process of rescuing 96 hikers trapped in the Fish River Canyon since Sunday. The hikers belong to nine different groups and include schoolchildren. The hikers were stranded after heavy rains filled the Naute Dam beyond capacity, forcing NamWater to open the dam’s sluice gates, which caused dangerous, rapidly [] The post NWR rescuing 96 hikers from Fish River Canyon appeared first on The Namibian.
Global News
· Jul 10, 2026
Second boat was with B.C. charter before fatal sinking, raising rescue questions
Six people were lost at sea — now feared drowned — and a rescue operation was underway that saved four others, after a fishing boat sank off the coast of Vancouver.
CBC News
· Jun 29, 2026
Recovery effort underway for 6 people presumed drowned off B.C. coast: RCMP
Recovery effort underway for 6 people presumed drowned off B.C. coast: RCMP
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Related coverage for "RCMP rescue 11 people after canoe overturns in Burrard Inlet near Vancouver": Fox News — US Coast Guard saves 8, including infant and child, after vessel capsizes off Fort Myers Beach. The Jerusalem Post — Venezuela earthquakes leave near 200 dead, over 41,000 reportedly missing. Hi China — Firefighters rescue two seniors trapped in chest-deep floodwater. The Namibian — NWR rescuing 96 hikers from Fish River Canyon. Global News — Second boat was with B.C. charter before fatal sinking, raising rescue questions. CBC News — Recovery effort underway for 6 people presumed drowned off B.C. coast: RCMP