Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. 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 1892, Léo-Pol Morin, Canadian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1941) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1922, Ken Mosdell, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2006) was born. 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 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Torontonians describe chaos, heartbreak after fatal shooting at St. Clair festival

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July 12, 2026

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Independent Journal Review

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· Jun 24, 2026

Juneteenth Marred By Nationwide Violence

This year’s Juneteenth celebrations were marked by a series of violent incidents in cities across the country, from Oakland, California, to Chicago, Illinois, and several places in between. Juneteenth commemorates June

Now Magazine

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· Jul 12, 2026

‘We need to do better as a city’: Witnesses recount chaos after Salsa on St. Clair shooting

What to know Festivalgoers who witnessed Saturday night’s deadly shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival are sharing videos and firsthand accounts online, describing... The post ‘We need to do better as a city’: Witnesses recount chaos after Salsa on St. Clair shooting appeared first on NOW Toronto.

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

Toronto Police Search for Shooters After 2 Killed at Street Festival

Two people were killed and at least four others injured during a shooting at a street festival in Toronto on Saturday evening, local police said. Gunshots rang out as hundreds were gathered for a block party called Salsa on St. Clair, a marquee event on the city’s summer calendar for the past 22 years. Emergency []

CBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Witnesses, residents recount aftermath of Toronto festival shooting that left 2 dead, multiple people injured

Witnesses, residents recount aftermath of Toronto festival shooting that left 2 dead, multiple people injured

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least two killed in shooting at Toronto music festival

At least two people are dead and three more are injured after a shooting Saturday evening in Toronto, Canada. According to Toronto Police Operations, police responded at 8:12 p.m. to an active shooter at St. Clair and West Arlington Avenues, which is the site of Salsa on St. Clair, a Latin music festival. Police found []

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two killed, four injured in shooting at Toronto street festival

At least two people were killed and four others injured after gunfire erupted during a crowded street festival in Toronto, Canada, authorities have confirmed. The shooting occurred around 8:12 p.m. local time on St. Clair Avenue, where thousands of people had gathered for the annual Salsa on St. Clair festival. Police responded to reports of [] Two killed, four injured in shooting at Toronto street festival

Hot Air

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· Jun 23, 2026

Horrific Shooting Spree in Downtown Montreal

Horrific Shooting Spree in Downtown Montreal

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 12, 2026

2 people killed in mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival

Two people were killed and at least five others were injured during a mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair street festival Saturday evening. In a social media post shared at 8:20 p.m., Toronto police issued a warning to the public about an active shooter at the site of the festival near St. Clair [] The post 2 people killed in mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two dead, multiple injured in shooting at Toronto festival

Shooting at Latin festival in Toronto leaves two people dead and multiple others injured. Motive not yet clear.

The Tribune

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· Jul 12, 2026

Canadian leaders mourn deaths at mass shooting during Salsa on St Clair Festival

Poilievre called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.

The Suburban

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· Jul 8, 2026

Your guide to free summer activities in Montreal

Making the most of summer in Montreal doesn’t have to cost a fortune. While the city is known for its world-class festivals and major events, there are still plenty of wonderful experiences that don’t cost a dime. Here are a

National Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

Tracing the terrifying moments of how the Montreal shooting unfolded

Eyewitness accounts and videos posted on social media show how the terrifying moment of violence occurred in Montreal

Drudge Report

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· Jul 4, 2026

EVENTS CANCELED...

EVENTS CANCELED... (Top headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:THE HOTTEST 4TH!LIVE: TEMP MAP...

Chicago Reader

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· Jul 6, 2026

MUBI Fest Brings Three Days of Cinema, Live Music, and Community to Chicago

MUBI Fest returns to Chicago July 10-12 with a weekend of exclusive screenings, live music, and special events across The Salt Shed, Music Box Theatre, and Gene Siskel Film Center Highlights include live performances from Current Joys and Delroy Edwards, the Chicago premiere of Jane Schoenbrun’s TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA, a preview [] The post MUBI Fest Brings Three Days of Cinema, Live Music, and Community to Chicago appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Global News

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· Jul 13, 2026

No arrests or suspects yet as Toronto police investigate fatal festival shooting

It was just after 8 p.m. on Saturday when gunshots rang out in the middle of the Salsa on St. Clair festival, leaving two people dead and four others with injuries.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2, wounds 4

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2, wounds 4

NewsOne

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· Jun 22, 2026

Black Joy And Black Power Are The Same Thing – BLD PWR Proved It In Houston This Juneteenth Weekend

BLD PWR’s Juneteenth Weekend was so much more than a simple celebration. It was a testament to what can happen when you choose community over status.

Free Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Community Festival - three-days of fun starts today!

Friday, Saturday, Sunday - June 26-28Fri - noon-11pmSat - noon-11pmSun - noon-6pmGoodale Park, ColumbusA free, non-corporate, music and arts annual festival. The festival bills itself as The Party with a Purpose. To accomplish this goal, the festival relies on community members to work together in the planning and operation of the festival serving on committees and work teams including clean-up and recycling, safety and first aid, entertainment, street fair, etc.

Knewz

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· Jun 22, 2026

Bloodshed at Chicago Juneteenth event as drive-by shooting wounds 13, police search for suspects

What started as an ordinary day at Chicago’s Princeton Park descended into chaos when a freak shooting left 13 people wounded and one of the victims is in critical condition. The incident took place during a Juneteenth celebration around 11 p.m. on Friday, June 19. The Chicago Police Department has yet to make any arrests...

Sky News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two dead and four injured in shooting at Toronto street festival

Two dead and four injured in shooting at Toronto street festival

teleSUR English

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· Jun 22, 2026

Three Dead in Montreal Shooting During Tense Police Operation

A violent shootout in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood of Montreal, Canada, left this Monday three people dead, including a police officer, a civilian and the armed suspect. The Montreal Police (Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal, SPVM) deployed a large-scale tactical operation in the morning hours of June 22 following reports of gunshots. The []

Twitchy

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· Jul 13, 2026

Riots Breaking Out in Maine After ICE Shot Suspect Trying to Run Them Over; Storming Susan Collins Office

Riots Breaking Out in Maine After ICE Shot Suspect Trying to Run Them Over; Storming Susan Collins Office

News Americas Now

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· Jul 10, 2026

Vybz Kartel, Mavado Lead Reggae Sumfest Post-Hurricane Comeback

By NAN ET EDITOR | NewsAmericasNow.com News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 10, 2026: Jamaica’s premier reggae festival is coming back smaller – but with one of the biggest reunions dancehall has seen in years. Reggae Sumfest 2026 returns as a one-night event, branded “A Taste of Sumfest.” It is scheduled for July 18 []

BOL News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two killed, four injured in shooting at Toronto ‘Salsa’ Festival

The Salsa festival is one of Toronto's largest celebrations of Latin American culture. The post Two killed, four injured in shooting at Toronto ‘Salsa’ Festival appeared first on BOL News.

JFeed

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· Jul 5, 2026

Independence Day Disaster: Gunman Opens Fire on Crowds in Coney Island Holiday Attack

A festive Fourth of July celebration dissolved into absolute chaos as a sudden barrage of gunfire struck eight individuals, leaving multiple children wounded and a young woman fighting for her life.

KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco

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· Jul 6, 2026

San Francisco Fourth of July Celebration Ends in Gridlock and Emergency Calls

San Francisco's Fourth of July celebration along the waterfront brought massive crowds, fireworks and long delays-but the night also led to dangerous ...

Phillies Nation

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· Jul 9, 2026

All-Star Week at Citizens Bank Park: Schedule, info for stadium events as All-Star Game finally comes to Philadelphia

What events are coming to Citizens Bank Park with the All-Star Game in Philadelphia?

New Musical Express

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· Jul 9, 2026

Mad Cool Festival 2026 Day One in photos: Foo Fighters, Wolf Alice and more

The Madrid festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary in style, kicking off with The Last Dinner Party, Dogstar, Moby and loads more The post Mad Cool Festival 2026 Day One in photos: Foo Fighters, Wolf Alice and more appeared first on NME.

Off The Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

Shooting close to Toronto street festival results in 2 deaths, 4 injuries

A shooting occurred near a Toronto street festival that resulted in the death of two men and four injuries on Saturday night, police said, according to the Associated Press. Police said two people initially exchanged gunfire. Toronto Police Deputy Chief Frank Barredo said two firearms were recovered after the incident near the area where the []...Click to read more

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 12, 2026

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people, wounds 4, police say

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people, wounds 4, police say

Western Standard

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· Jul 13, 2026

Ontario nightclubs, street festivals, roads prove dangerous and deadly over weekend

VANCOUVER — There was nowhere to run to and nowhere to hide in Ontario this weekend. Even if you avoided the Toronto street festivals and nightclubs where mass shootings occurred, and decided to go on a drive by your lonesome instead, it turns out safety was still hard to come by as several horrific automobile accidents took as many lives over the weekend as a spate of mass shootings.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

Shooting in Montreal, Canada leaves 3 dead including suspect

A midday shooting in Montreal killed three people on Monday, including a police officer, a civilian and the alleged gunman, triggering rare alarm in the Canadian city. The bloodshed took place in a partly Jewish neighbourhood that includes kosher markets and restaurants but police declined to comment on what the motive might have been and whether the incident amounted to a hate crime or act of terror. Montreal police chief Fady Dagher said the incident was “more than terrible”. “It’s a tragedy,...

CNN

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· Jul 12, 2026

Mass shooting at Latin street festival in Toronto

Two people were killed and several others injured in a mass shooting at Canada’s largest Latin street festival in Toronto, police said. #cnn #news #toronto

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

2 killed, many wounded in shooting at Toronto Latin festival

Police say gunfire erupted during Salsa on St. Clair, sending thousands of festivalgoers fleeing in panic

The Standard

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· Jun 24, 2026

Old Kent Road 'link-up' chaos: Police make arrests as hundreds of teenagers crash birthday party

Ten arrested as chaotic scenes erupted just off Old Kent Road

Limerick Post Newspaper

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· Jun 24, 2026

What’s On in Limerick: Top Events & Gigs from June 25 – July 1

THURSDAY 25 Twilight Thursday City Centre Cultural events, live entertainment, and late-night business openings. Derek Mitchell ‘Double Dutch: Two’ (Comedy) Dolans GowlHaus Presents: Club Venus Pharmacia For one night only GowlHaus is taking over all of Pharmacia with DJs queens. There shall be queer female DJs at every bar. And to top it off [] The post What’s On in Limerick: Top Events Gigs from June 25 – July 1 appeared first on Limerick Post.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 12, 2026

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people and wounds 4

TORONTO, July 12, (AP): A shooting near a Toronto street festival killed two men and wounded four other people Saturday evening, police said, adding that what initially prompted...

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

After deadly Montreal shooting, Quebec premier says it's a 'safe city'

Quebec’s Premier Christine Frechette reassured that Montreal is a ‘safe city’ during a press conference after a deadly shooting left three people dead. Police said the victims included a police officer, a civilian and the suspected assailant. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #canada #quebec #montreal #shooting #christinefrechette 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

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