Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. 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 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) 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 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Take Canada's citizenship test: would you make the cut?
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If readers were wondering if they could pass Canada's citizenship test — they're about to find out...
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The Economic Times
· Jun 26, 2026
When proof still fails citizenship test
When proof still fails citizenship test
Yen.com.gh
· Jul 10, 2026
Canada releases guidelines for foreigners to stay legally in the country
Canada has outlined legal requirements for foreign nationals in Canada. Non-compliance leads to deportation and bans, affecting work permits and student status.
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· Jun 30, 2026
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Is This a Dead Giveaway of Bad News to Come on the Birthright Citizenship Ruling?
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· Jun 22, 2026
Ottawa reverses order to surrender some ‘lost Canadian’ citizenship certificates
OTTAWA — Just one week after some “lost Canadians” were told to surrender their new citizenship certificates, a few received letters over the weekend confirming their citizenship claims are once again considered valid. The department has said “a few dozen” people who received proof of citizenship under Canada’s citizenship-by-descent law received letters earlier this month [] The post Ottawa reverses order to surrender some ‘lost Canadian’ citizenship certificates appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Western Standard
· Jul 2, 2026
ROBSON: Trump’s Haiti ruling is about to test Canada’s border security
A court ruling in Washington can become a border test in Quebec within days. That is the lesson Ottawa should draw from the United States (US) Supreme Court’s decision in Mullin v. Doe, which cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Haiti and Syria while litigation continues. The Canadian Press reported that the decision applies to about 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians who were in the US under the program.
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· Jul 2, 2026
Birthright citizenship
Birthright citizenship
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