Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. 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 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘We need action’: DDO residents rally city counselors over flood response

CityNews Montreal

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July 8, 2026

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Residents of Dollard-des-Ormeaux (DDO) joined leaders of the Association of Citizens of Dollard at City Hall Tuesday night for a peaceful demonstration – demanding immediate and transparent action on what they describe as the city’s ongoing flood management failures. The demonstration comes just days after two applications for class actions lawsuits were filed against the [] The post ‘We need action’: DDO residents rally city counselors over flood response appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

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The Suburban

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· Jul 8, 2026

DDO Council meeting July 7 Flooding, Residents

DDO Council meeting July 7

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 8, 2026

‘We need action’: DDO residents rally city councillors over flood response

Residents of Dollard-des-Ormeaux joined leaders of the Association of Citizens of Dollard at City Hall Tuesday night for a peaceful demonstration – demanding immediate and transparent action on what they describe as the city’s ongoing flood management failures. The demonstration comes just days after two applications for class actions lawsuits were filed against the City [] The post ‘We need action’: DDO residents rally city councillors over flood response appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 7, 2026

Flood Mitigation Task Force to demolish buildings blocking waterways in Damfa , Oyarifa and Tesa

The Flood Mitigation Task Force has earmarked several buildings obstructing natural waterways in Damfa, Oyarifa and around the Tesa Dam near Boundary Road for demolition as part of efforts to reduce flooding in the Greater Accra Region. The decision followed an inspection of key water retention ponds and flood-prone communities led by the Chairman of the Task Force, Brigadier General Forster Okae Yeboah.

Canada's National Observer

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· Jul 7, 2026

'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods

'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods

Vanguard News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Photos: Floods submerge parts of Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko

— Residents Appeal for Urgent Government Intervention By Clifford Ndujihe LAGOS — Several communities in Isashi, Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Okokomaiko and Ojo were submerged following three days of torrential rainfall, forcing many residents to abandon their homes. Some affected residents have relocated temporarily to stay with relatives and friends as floodwaters inundated [] The post Photos: Floods submerge parts of Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko appeared first on Vanguard News.

CBC News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Kashechewan evacuees in Niagara Falls, Ont., get apology from mayor over homelessness comments

Evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation who have been living in Niagara Falls, Ont., for the last six months marched in sweltering heat through the city's downtown Friday to demand an apology over recent comments made by the city's former chief administrative officer and by the local mayor.

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Related coverage for "‘We need action’: DDO residents rally city counselors over flood response": The Suburban — DDO Council meeting July 7 Flooding, Residents. CityNews Montreal — ‘We need action’: DDO residents rally city councillors over flood response. MyJoyOnline — Flood Mitigation Task Force to demolish buildings blocking waterways in Damfa , Oyarifa and Tesa. Canada's National Observer — 'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods. Vanguard News — Photos: Floods submerge parts of Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko. CBC News — Kashechewan evacuees in Niagara Falls, Ont., get apology from mayor over homelessness comments