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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 1892, Alexander Cartwright, American firefighter, invented baseball (born 1820) passed away. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1937, Bill Cosby, American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Today is International Joke Day, which is only coincidentally also Canada Day. Oooo, shots fired [Murica]
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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.
Stephen's Web ~ OLDaily
· Jul 1, 2026
My Canada
Stephen Downes, Jul 01, 2026 I saw a comment from someone on the socials today referring to Canada Day - which is today - as a slightly-problematic-holiday. It has bothered me all day. For while I get the point of the comment, and indeed am sympathetic with it, I think the commenter in turn isn't getting the point of Canada Day. And so while I haven't trotted out this post for a while, it's still pretty foundational to me and to what it is I think that we're all up to here in Canada. If you haven't read it, please do. Web: [Direct Link] [This Post]
Now Magazine
· Jun 30, 2026
Where to see Canada Day fireworks in Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan and the GTA
What to know Canada Day is here, and that means it’s time for one of the holiday’s biggest traditions: fireworks. Whether you’re planning a full... The post Where to see Canada Day fireworks in Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan and the GTA appeared first on NOW Toronto.
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.
The Suburban
· Jul 8, 2026
Was that op-ed a joke?
Was this article about Canada becoming the USA’s 51st state a joke? The article is packed full of untruths and certainly does not represent the opinion of the vast majority of Canadians. Shame on The Suburban for publishing such hogwash.
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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Related coverage for "Today is International Joke Day, which is only coincidentally also Canada Day. Oooo, shots fired [Murica]": CityNews Montreal — Montreal to celebrate Canada Day with free events at Grand Quai. Stephen's Web ~ OLDaily — My Canada. Now Magazine — Where to see Canada Day fireworks in Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan and the GTA. Western Standard — HANNAFORD: Liberal Canadian values are no way to retain Alberta's loyalty. The Suburban — Was that op-ed a joke?. National Post — Afternoon front page: Canada’s birthday present to America; why Canadians move to the U.S.; and more