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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1749, Charles de la Boische, Marquis de Beauharnois, French navy officer and politician, Governor General of New France (born 1671) passed away. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1895, Buckminster Fuller, American architect and engineer, designed the Montreal Biosphère (died 1983) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1997, Jean-Kévin Duverne, French footballer was born. In 1998, Serge Lemoyne, Canadian painter (born 1941) passed away. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
These are the most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage says
Canadian cities like Lethbridge, Alta., Saint John, N.B., and Thunder Bay, Ont., are some of the most affordable for those looking to own a home amid the cost-of-living crunch.
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Toronto Sun
· Jun 23, 2026
Canadians ready to leave big cities for more affordable homes, survey finds
Rising housing costs are pushing Canadians to consider smaller communities, with Lethbridge, Saint John and Thunder Bay topping the list of preferred destinations
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 26, 2026
Montreal invests $540,000 to renovate 45 housing units for vulnerable residents
The City of Montreal is investing 540,000 to speed up the renovation of 45 vacant housing units owned by the Société d’habitation et de développement de Montréal (SHDM), with the goal of housing people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Announced just days before Quebec’s annual July 1 moving day, the funding comes [] The post Montreal invests 540,000 to renovate 45 housing units for vulnerable residents appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
The Standard
· Jun 30, 2026
Andy Burnham: I'll cut transport fares in London to lower cost-of-living for millions
Exclusive: The Prime Minister-in-waiting also pledges more affordable homes including in the heart of the capital where property prices are sky-high
Western Standard
· Jun 26, 2026
Eby says Vancouver excluded from B.C.-Ottawa condo purchase proposal as 'numbers don't work'
VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby says the City of Vancouver will be excluded from a proposed joint federal-provincial plan to buy more than 2,200 unsold condominiums across British Columbia because the “numbers do not work.”
Metro
· Jun 21, 2026
The ‘beautiful’ yet underrated South London postcode with £40,000 discounts
Fancy seeking out a strong foodie scene and considerable property discounts?
Radio New Zealand
· Jun 24, 2026
Christopher Luxon rules out taxpayer help for failed Moana Pasifika rugby side
The prime minister says taxpayer money would be better spent on schools and hospitals than rescuing the failed Super Rugby franchise.
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Related coverage for "These are the most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage says": Toronto Sun — Canadians ready to leave big cities for more affordable homes, survey finds. CityNews Montreal — Montreal invests $540,000 to renovate 45 housing units for vulnerable residents. The Standard — Andy Burnham: I'll cut transport fares in London to lower cost-of-living for millions . Western Standard — Eby says Vancouver excluded from B.C.-Ottawa condo purchase proposal as 'numbers don't work'. Metro — The ‘beautiful’ yet underrated South London postcode with £40,000 discounts. Radio New Zealand — Christopher Luxon rules out taxpayer help for failed Moana Pasifika rugby side