Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1770, Alexander Balashov, Russian general and politician, Russian Minister of Police (died 1837) was born. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1983, Gabrielle Roy, Canadian engineer and author (born 1909) passed away. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Toronto, Mississauga, Markham and GTA weather: Storm risk Friday before hot, sunny weekend
What to know It’s a packed summer weekend in Toronto, and here’s everything you need to know about the weather before stepping outside to enjoy... The post Toronto, Mississauga, Markham and GTA weather: Storm risk Friday before hot, sunny weekend appeared first on NOW Toronto.
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Independent Online
· Jun 26, 2026
Weekend weather: Bitter cold and heavy rain set to hit multiple provinces
Weekend weather: Bitter cold and heavy rain set to hit multiple provinces
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· Jun 25, 2026
Showers and thunderstorms expected before sunny weekend arrives in Montreal
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· Jul 9, 2026
‘Severe storm threat’ in southern Ontario including GTA
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· Jul 12, 2026
Heat warning returns to Toronto and Brampton this week. Here’s what GTA residents need to know
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· Jun 29, 2026
Tornado confirmed in east-central Saskatchewan amid stormy conditions
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jul 1, 2026
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Related coverage for "Toronto, Mississauga, Markham and GTA weather: Storm risk Friday before hot, sunny weekend": Independent Online — Weekend weather: Bitter cold and heavy rain set to hit multiple provinces. CityNews Montreal — Showers and thunderstorms expected before sunny weekend arrives in Montreal. Toronto Sun — ‘Severe storm threat’ in southern Ontario including GTA. Now Magazine — Heat warning returns to Toronto and Brampton this week. Here’s what GTA residents need to know. Global News — Tornado confirmed in east-central Saskatchewan amid stormy conditions. CBC News — How extreme weather makes life more expensive for Canadians. The Watchers — Nearly one million lose power as severe storms sweep Midwest, Northeast and Ontario. The Suburban — Strong thunderstorms heat and humidity hit Ontario and Quebec. RTL Today — Weather & Traffic: Saturday 11 July: Hot stuff. National Post — Map shows hot weather warnings in place across Canada as heat wave descends. UrduPoint — Rain, windstorms likely in upper parts during weekend: PMD. WRAL News — Pleasant Wednesday follows, rain chances return for the weekend. CFL.ca — Live Now: Roughriders leading Tiger-Cats at halftime. teleSUR English — Extreme Weather Hits Canada With Scorching Heat and Severe Flooding