Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1813, Claude Bernard, French physiologist and academic (died 1878) was born. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1935, Alfred Dreyfus, French colonel (born 1859) passed away. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Uyghur group asks Canada to go beyond ‘vague’ response to China ethnic-unity law
OTTAWA — A Uyghur rights activist says Ottawa’s reaction to a new Chinese law on ethnic unity is tepid and does not live up to Canada’s promise to tackle transnational repression. Beijing has enacted a law giving a legal basis for the Chinese government to prosecute people or organizations outside China if their actions are [] The post Uyghur group asks Canada to go beyond ‘vague’ response to China ethnic-unity law appeared first on Loonie Politics.
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CityNews Montreal
· Jun 23, 2026
No English leaders’ debate this Quebec election
There will be no English-language debate during this fall’s Quebec provincial election. The leaders of Quebec’s five main parties were invited to participate in a 90-minute debate by a consortium of English-language media outlets, including CityNews Montreal. The governing Coalition Avenir Québec and the Parti Québécois declined the invitation. A spokesperson for the Quebec Liberal [] The post No English leaders’ debate this Quebec election appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Western Standard
· Jun 30, 2026
KOCH / MASON: The Clarity Act isn’t a roadmap to Alberta independence — it’s a dead end
The federal Clarity Act is widely assumed to be Canada’s safeguard against provincial secession. As we discussed in our previous column, many Albertans who favour independence believe it provides a roadmap to leaving Confederation, while many federalists regard it as a constitutional firewall that makes independence all but impossible.
Calgary Sun
· Jul 11, 2026
Letters, July 11, 2026: ‘Take back our country’
Separate Liberals from Canada The time has come to end this divisive and destructive fantasy about Alberta becoming its own country. The group behind this, Alberta’s Choice, just published an ad spinning the referendum question that we will have in October. The true question should be whether you wish to remain a Canadian or do []
CBC News
· Mar 24, 2025
Alberta's separatism debate is reshaping how the provincial and national flags are viewed
Alberta's separatism debate is reshaping how the provincial and national flags are viewed
Loonie Politics
· Jul 1, 2026
Celebrations mark Canada Day across the country as separatist movements emerge
OTTAWA — Canadians are gathering across the country on Wednesday to celebrate a country grappling with a changing world and emerging separatist movements. “It’s the best country in the world, not without nuance or complexity,” Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller told The Canadian Press. “We’re a country that’s built on freedom, respect for others, but [] The post Celebrations mark Canada Day across the country as separatist movements emerge appeared first on Loonie Politics.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 12, 2026
Why China’s ethnic unity law marks shift in policy towards assimilation
China’s new law on ethnic unity signals a shift in Beijing’s focus from handling specific ethnic matters to assimilation, according to a party ethnologist. The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, which took effect this month, provides a framework that analysts say is designed to counter Western ideological influence and provide a statutory mandate for assimilating minority groups. However, it has triggered concerns from the United States and the European Union about forced assimilation...
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