Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1857, George E. Ohr, American potter (died 1918) was born. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Why wouldn’t we be anti-American?’ The long, sordid history of Canadians dissing our neighbour
Some Canadians harbour resentment that Americans don’t know more about Canada, while others have difficulty 'living in their shadow,' says Canadian author Madelaine Drohan
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Toronto Sun
· Jun 30, 2026
VUONG: Canada should retire multiculturalism for pluralism
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· Jul 4, 2026
Furkids Celebrate The Independence of US!
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The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 28, 2026
Zero tolerance': Non-Jewish Canadian CEOs, politicians, professionals condemn rising antisemitism
As a group of Canadian businesses and community leaders who are not Jewish, we ask colleagues to join us in condemning any act of antisemitism in this country, they wrote.
Crooked Timber
· Jun 19, 2026
In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada)
I was doing a deep dive into early Canadian history, because reasons, and found a couple of fun stories to share. Because hey — this Sunday is National Indigenous Peoples Day! The Bad Overwinter So a recurring thing in early Canadian history was the Bad Overwinter. A group of Europeans — usually French — would []
Hot Air
· Jun 23, 2026
Do Canadians Hate America Now?
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· Jul 4, 2026
George Washington’s Bravery Reminds Us America Is Worth Fighting For
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Related coverage for "‘Why wouldn’t we be anti-American?’ The long, sordid history of Canadians dissing our neighbour": Toronto Sun — VUONG: Canada should retire multiculturalism for pluralism. Politizoom — Furkids Celebrate The Independence of US!. The Jerusalem Post — Zero tolerance': Non-Jewish Canadian CEOs, politicians, professionals condemn rising antisemitism. Crooked Timber — In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada). Hot Air — Do Canadians Hate America Now?. The Daily Wire — George Washington’s Bravery Reminds Us America Is Worth Fighting For