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Cape Race: The World’s First News Hub | Montreal News
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- Jul 12, 2026
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- 105
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Summary
Before the internet or radio, a tiny Newfoundland outpost called Cape Race was the world’s fastest news relay station—ships dumped news canisters into the ocean, five men raced out to grab them, and telegraphed stories from Europe to New York in hours. This daring, decade-long operation, powered by the Associated Press and fueled by Newfoundland’s strategic location, revolutionized global news speed—and it’s finally getting the recognition it deserves. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3d16d666c6763987