On this day in history
1701: The Great Peace of Montreal was signed, helping bring an end to years of conflict between New France and many Indigenous nations in what is now Canada.
1692: Bridget Bishop was hanged in Salem, becoming the first person executed in the Salem witch trials.
1940: Italy entered World War II by declaring war on France and Britain.
1979: The last episode of The Sopranos aired, marking the end of one of TV’s most influential dramas.
1956: The eruption of Mount Bezymianny in Russia reshaped a volcano and became a key case study in explosive eruptions.
1982: Israel’s invasion of Lebanon began, a conflict whose consequences still echo in the region.
Canada story
Yesterday’s biggest Canadian political story was the federal government’s move on social media regulation for young people, including expected age restrictions in the bill under discussion.
Expected today: continued political attention on the same file, as Parliament and Ottawa debate how far the rules should go.
U.S. story
Yesterday’s biggest U.S. political story was the standoff over a surveillance authority that is set to expire unless Congress acts, with President Trump pressing for a resolution.
The issue is significant because it affects intelligence powers and has become a live test of Republican unity in Washington.
World story
Yesterday will likely be remembered for another escalation in the Iran conflict, with Trump saying the U.S. could strike Iran “very hard” if there is no peace deal.
That matters because it raises the risk of a wider regional war and could have lasting effects on energy markets, security, and diplomacy.
Quote of the day
“History is written by the victors.” — Winston Churchill
Ottawa weather and sky
Sunrise in Ottawa today is 4:44 a.m. and sunset is 9:17 p.m..
The Moon is in a waning crescent phase today.
Ottawa gas price
The expected regular gas price in Ottawa today is 168.9 cents per litre.
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