Today in News History
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 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
WAR OF WORDS: Smith allies, Alberta NDP clash over new pipeline proposal, reviving Trans Mountain debate
News of the UCP government's one-million-barrel-per-day oil pipeline proposal being submitted to the Major Projects Office without a private-sector proponent has sparked a war of words between figures close to Premier Danielle Smith and the Alberta NDP.
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Loonie Politics
· Jul 3, 2026
Anti-coal mining petition led by musician Corb Lund fails in Alberta
EDMONTON — Elections Alberta says a petition calling for a ban on new coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, spearheaded by musician and activist Corb Lund, has failed. The Water Not Coal initiative needed almost 178,000 signatures to force Premier Danielle Smith’s government to consider passing a law banning new coal [] The post Anti-coal mining petition led by musician Corb Lund fails in Alberta appeared first on Loonie Politics.
The Narwhal
· Jun 23, 2026
What, exactly, is happening with coal mining in Alberta?
Alberta banned coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rockies. Then it allowed it. Then it stopped it. Then it allowed it again. Here’s what you need to know about what’s going on with coal mining — right now
Times of India
· Jun 28, 2026
3 firefighters killed battling wildfires on Colorado-Utah border, blazes spread across US West
Tragedy struck as three firefighters lost their lives battling blazes along the Colorado-Utah border, with two others injured. Extreme weather conditions are fueling widespread wildfires across the western US, including a massive blaze in southwest Utah that has scorched over 144 square miles. Officials are grappling with difficult terrain and dangerously low humidity, leading to a severe wildfire season and emergency declarations in multiple states.
Associated Press
· Jun 27, 2026
Largest wildfire in the US burns through forests in Utah
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Canada's National Observer
· Jul 3, 2026
Government-owned Trans Mountain to lead $35-44 billion oil pipeline to BC Lower Mainland
Smith and Carney announced Alberta’s proposal is opting for a route that roughly follows the path of the Trans Mountain Pipeline. The federal government and Alberta “will be equal partners in this project” and there will be a “meaningful ownership stake for Indigenous communities,” Carney said.
The Globe and Mail
· Jul 8, 2026
The new pipeline push in Canada
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been front and centre of two pipeline proposal announcements in the past week. First, she and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new southern route for the proposed West Coast pipeline on Thursday. Just a few days later, on Monday, she and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a proposal for a new 3,300-kilometre pipeline that would carry crude oil from Hardisty, Alberta to Sarnia, Ontario. Emma Graney is the Globe’s energy reporter. She’s on the show to explain these two proposed projects, how likely it is they’ll be constructed, and what all this says about changing sentiments around pipelines in Canada. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Related coverage for "WAR OF WORDS: Smith allies, Alberta NDP clash over new pipeline proposal, reviving Trans Mountain debate": Loonie Politics — Anti-coal mining petition led by musician Corb Lund fails in Alberta. The Narwhal — What, exactly, is happening with coal mining in Alberta?. Times of India — 3 firefighters killed battling wildfires on Colorado-Utah border, blazes spread across US West. Associated Press — Largest wildfire in the US burns through forests in Utah. Canada's National Observer — Government-owned Trans Mountain to lead $35-44 billion oil pipeline to BC Lower Mainland. The Globe and Mail — The new pipeline push in Canada