Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Pierre Flotte, French politician and lawyer passed away. In 1952, Bill Barber, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1963, Al MacInnis, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 1983, Ross Macdonald, American-Canadian author (born 1915) passed away. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2004, Laurance Rockefeller, American financier and philanthropist (born 1910) passed away. In 2007, Ed Mirvish, American-Canadian businessman and philanthropist, founded Honest Ed's (born 1914) passed away. In 2009, Reg Fleming, Canadian-American ice hockey player (born 1936) passed away. In 2013, Emik Avakian, Iranian-American inventor (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Amateur Investor: Pump up your portfolio with Canadian oil and gas
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Large-cap Canadian producers can fire up investments with solid returns, juicy dividends
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Canada's National Observer
· Jul 10, 2026
A pipeline to nowhere: Carney’s dangerous political game
Canadians are being sold a story about energy security, economic competitiveness and national interest. Yet a hypothetical new oilsands pipeline would not lower gas prices for Canadians.
Montreal Financial Blog
· Mar 21, 2026
How to Pay Yourself: The 2026 Guide for Canadian Sole Proprietors and Corporations
Unsure how to pay yourself from your business? A CPA’s 2026 guide to owner’s draws for sole proprietors and salary vs. dividends for Canadian corporations.
The Motley Fool
· Jul 9, 2026
ExxonMobil vs. Chevron: Which Oil Dividend Stock is the Better Buy for a Lifetime of Passive Income
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Western Standard
· Jun 26, 2026
POLL: Canadians back pipeline expansion as Carney maintains strong approval
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.
Calgary Sun
· Jun 23, 2026
Letters for June 23, 2026: ‘Oil is a wagon we shouldn’t be hitched to anymore.’
Bad place to be Global oil consumption is now plateauing, with some regional declines. Almost all wind and solar farms produce electricity more economically than by fossil fuels. A once thriving source of investment, Alberta is a black pit for alternative energy investment thanks to Ms. Smith. Without the oil economy, Alberta crumbles. Not a []
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 2, 2026
Revisiting The All-Weather Income Portfolio
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Related coverage for "The Amateur Investor: Pump up your portfolio with Canadian oil and gas": Canada's National Observer — A pipeline to nowhere: Carney’s dangerous political game. Montreal Financial Blog — How to Pay Yourself: The 2026 Guide for Canadian Sole Proprietors and Corporations. The Motley Fool — ExxonMobil vs. Chevron: Which Oil Dividend Stock is the Better Buy for a Lifetime of Passive Income. Western Standard — POLL: Canadians back pipeline expansion as Carney maintains strong approval. Calgary Sun — Letters for June 23, 2026: ‘Oil is a wagon we shouldn’t be hitched to anymore.’. Seeking Alpha — Revisiting The All-Weather Income Portfolio