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Canada’s women’s swim team

Canada’s women’s swim team performance at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore (July 11–August 3, 2025):

🏊‍♀️ Team Highlights

Summer McIntosh

  • Gold in Women’s 400 m freestyle with a time of 3:56.26, leading from start to finish 

    • This marked her first world title in this event and her fifth career gold at the Championships, tying her with Kylie Masse and Penny Oleksiak for most by a Canadian .

  • Fastest qualifier in women’s 200 m individual medley (IM) semifinals with a time of 2:07.39, earning a spot in the gold-medal final on July 28

  • On July 28, won gold in the Women’s 200 m IM, clocking 2:06.69, nearly two seconds ahead of Alex Walsh (USA) and with Mary‑Sophie Harvey earning bronze in 2:09.15

Mary‑Sophie Harvey

  • Made the 200 m IM final, placing 6th in the semifinals (2:10.19), then rose to bronze in the final (2:09.15) behind McIntosh and Walsh

🎯 Summary Table

Athlete Event Result Time
Summer McIntosh 400 m freestyle 🥇 Gold 3:56.26
Summer McIntosh 200 m IM (semis) Fastest qualifier 2:07.39
Summer McIntosh 200 m IM (final) 🥇 Gold 2:06.69
Mary‑Sophie Harvey 200 m IM (final) 🥉 Bronze 2:09.15
History

ON This Day July 28

Events on July 28 (Canada)

1️⃣ 1930 — R. B. Bennett becomes Prime Minister-elect:
On July 28, 1930, the Conservative Party, led by Richard Bedford Bennett, won the federal election, defeating Mackenzie King’s Liberals. Bennett became Canada’s 11th Prime Minister, leading the country during the early years of the Great Depression.

2️⃣ 1976 — Montreal Summer Olympics:
The 1976 Summer Olympics were underway in Montreal on July 28. These Games were notable for Canada not winning a gold medal on home soil — a first for a host nation. However, they were historically significant for their architecture and financial impact.

3️⃣ 1987 — The Meech Lake Accord begins to unravel:
Around this time, the Meech Lake Accord, a constitutional amendment package meant to bring Quebec into the constitutional fold, faced growing opposition — a major moment in Canadian federalism.

4️⃣ Birthdays:
Some Canadian figures born on July 28 include:

  • Bill Armstrong (born 1966) — Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Jacqueline Byers (born 1989) — Canadian actress known for TV and film roles.

Weather

Summary

July 28, 2024 appears to have been a pleasant summer day in Saint John, with daytime highs near 26 °C and cooler evenings dropping to about 10 °C—typical of the region’s inland‑coastal mix. If you’d like hourly breakdowns or information on precipitation, cloud cover, or wind that day, just let me know!

My Thoughts

Big News for Saint John

Big News for Saint John, NB: Better Rail Service & Growing Container Traffic 🚂📦

Saint John, New Brunswick is steadily strengthening its role as a key Atlantic gateway for trade with the United States. Recent investments in rail infrastructure are paying off — improved rail service now connects the Port of Saint John more efficiently to major U.S. markets.

With the revitalization of the New Brunswick Southern Railway (NBSR) and stronger partnerships with CN and CSX, shippers have more reliable, competitive options to move goods south of the border. This is great news for local businesses and exporters across Atlantic Canada who rely on smooth supply chains to stay competitive.

Container traffic through the Port of Saint John has been rising steadily over the past few years, and with modernized rail lines and expanded terminal capacity, the momentum is only growing. These improvements are helping position Saint John as a serious contender for shippers looking for alternatives to more congested East Coast ports.

More trade, more jobs, and stronger economic ties with our neighbours — this is exactly the kind of progress Atlantic Canada needs. 🌊🚢