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 1908, William D. Coleman, 13th President of Liberia (born 1842) passed away. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player 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 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.
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
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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.
Western Standard
· Jul 10, 2026
Data challenges Corb Lund’s claim that metallurgical coal is a declining industry
Corb Lund has said metallurgical coal is a “sunset industry,” but the data suggests the debate is more complicated.
OpIndia
· Jul 2, 2026
Was one ethanol factory really behind Byrnihat’s pollution? The timeline says no
Coal-based factories, cement and steel units, heavy vehicle movement and Byrnihat’s bowl-shaped terrain offer a broader explanation for the crisis than a distillery that opened after pollution had already reached global attention and regulatory scrutiny.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 2, 2026
Coal India arm SECL fully prepared to ensure uninterrupted supplies in monsoon: CMD
The uninterrupted coal supply is vital for power generation and industrial output, particularly during the monsoon when operations face higher risks
Capital & Main
· Jul 9, 2026
Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Exposes the Dangers of the Cold Storage Industry
Health impacts from the Lineage Inc. warehouse blaze could be severe and long-lasting, experts say. The company has a history of violations. The post Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Exposes the Dangers of the Cold Storage Industry appeared first on .
UrduPoint
· Jun 21, 2026
Two coal mine workers die in mine
Two coal mine workers die in mine
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Related coverage for "What, exactly, is happening with coal mining in Alberta?": Loonie Politics — Anti-coal mining petition led by musician Corb Lund fails in Alberta. Western Standard — Data challenges Corb Lund’s claim that metallurgical coal is a declining industry. OpIndia — Was one ethanol factory really behind Byrnihat’s pollution? The timeline says no. The Hindu BusinessLine — Coal India arm SECL fully prepared to ensure uninterrupted supplies in monsoon: CMD. Capital & Main — Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Exposes the Dangers of the Cold Storage Industry. UrduPoint — Two coal mine workers die in mine