Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In -100 BC, Julius Caesar, Roman politician and general (died 44 BC) was born. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1855, Ned Hanlan, Canadian rower, academic, and businessman (died 1908) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Transport Canada detains boat linked to fatal B.C. sinking, citing violations

CBC News

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July 10, 2026

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The company's other boat Top Ocean sank on the morning of June 28 with 10 people on board. Transport Canada says the company's 11-metre sister vessel is a pleasure craft being operated as a commercial passenger boat.

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How other outlets are covering this story

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Global News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Truck brings down power lines, starts small brush fire on Malahat

The incident occurred at approximately 3:40 p.m. on July 9. Shawnigan Lake RCMP responded to the area of South Shawnigan Lake Road and the Trans-Canada Highway.

The Guardian

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· Jun 30, 2026

Six feared dead after ‘bizarre’ sinking of charter boat off Canadian coast

The vessel, thought to have been carrying 10 people, did not issue a mayday call before sinking in the strait of GeorgiaSearch teams in Canada have launched a recovery effort for six people believed to have drowned in a “bizarre” sinking of a fishing charter off the coast of Vancouver.Police and rescue crews praised a couple who were passing in their yacht for making a critical mayday call and saving stranded passengers by pulling them onboard their craft. Continue reading...

BoingBoing

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· Jun 26, 2026

Woman lying on beach run over by the person theoretically guarding lives

A woman lying on the sand at Half Moon Bay's Francis Beach was struck and run over by a lifeguard vehicle, because apparently even relaxing on the beach now requires checking for traffic. A 20-year-old beachgoer was taken to the hospital after being struck and run over by a lifeguard driving a vehicle on a popular beach in Half Moon Bay on Wednesday, according to a statement by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. — Read the rest The post Woman lying on beach run over by the person theoretically guarding lives appeared first on Boing Boing.

Western Standard

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· Jul 7, 2026

What we know (and don't know) about the deadly charter boat sinking near Richmond

VANCOUVER — Six people, including the young captain, are presumed drowned after a charter fishing boat capsized and sank in the Strait of Georgia near Richmond on June 28. Four others were rescued from the cold water. The incident has prompted an active investigation by police and federal safety officials, with recovery efforts continuing in deep water as of July 7.

India TV News

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· Jul 11, 2026

'High waves, possible overloading,' survivor recounts Vietnam boat tragedy that killed 15 Indians

The boat tragedy in Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island that left at least 15 people dead happened due to high waves in the seat and a possible overloading of passengers, said a survivor on Saturday, while recounting the horror.

CBC News

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· Jun 29, 2026

4 men, 2 women presumed drowned after boat sinks off B.C. coast: RCMP

4 men, 2 women presumed drowned after boat sinks off B.C. coast: RCMP

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Related coverage for "Transport Canada detains boat linked to fatal B.C. sinking, citing violations": Global News — Truck brings down power lines, starts small brush fire on Malahat. The Guardian — Six feared dead after ‘bizarre’ sinking of charter boat off Canadian coast. BoingBoing — Woman lying on beach run over by the person theoretically guarding lives. Western Standard — What we know (and don't know) about the deadly charter boat sinking near Richmond. India TV News — 'High waves, possible overloading,' survivor recounts Vietnam boat tragedy that killed 15 Indians. CBC News — 4 men, 2 women presumed drowned after boat sinks off B.C. coast: RCMP