Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1682, Jean Picard, French priest and astronomer (born 1620) passed away. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2004, Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded the National Ballet School of Canada (born 1918) passed away. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
SIBLEY: Canada didn't just lose Dominion Day — it lost part of its identity
Forty-four years ago, 13 members of Parliament rechristened Canada’s national birthday with a duplicitous act of legislative legerdemain. In retrospect, it was an act of identity theft, a case of historical vandalism.
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Western Standard
· Jul 3, 2026
HANNAFORD: Liberal Canadian values are no way to retain Alberta's loyalty
Canada Day came and went, but some Albertans struggled to feel the Canada Day glee.
C2C Journal
· Jul 2, 2026
“We hold these truths”: The U.S. Declaration of Independence at 250
That I should have been invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence is perhaps a bit ironic. I happen to have been born on Dominion Day, 1967 – Canada’s centennial. For this great feat Read the rest The post “We hold these truths”: The U.S. Declaration of Independence at 250 appeared first on C2C Journal.
National Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Afternoon front page: Canada’s birthday present to America; why Canadians move to the U.S.; and more
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CityNews Montreal
· Jun 30, 2026
Montreal to celebrate Canada Day with free events at Grand Quai
Montrealers and visitors will be able to celebrate Canada Day at the Grand Quai of the Port of Montreal on July 1 with a free day of family-friendly activities, live music and official ceremonies. Organizers say this year’s event will be held under the theme “In Montreal, Canada comes together in motion,” with activities designed [] The post Montreal to celebrate Canada Day with free events at Grand Quai appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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Related coverage for "SIBLEY: Canada didn't just lose Dominion Day — it lost part of its identity": Western Standard — HANNAFORD: Liberal Canadian values are no way to retain Alberta's loyalty. C2C Journal — “We hold these truths”: The U.S. Declaration of Independence at 250. National Post — Afternoon front page: Canada’s birthday present to America; why Canadians move to the U.S.; and more. CityNews Montreal — Montreal to celebrate Canada Day with free events at Grand Quai. UPI — On This Day, July 1: Canada becomes self-governing. CBC News — How communities across Canada are celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day