On September 10, 1813, the War of 1812 reached its turning point on fresh water, not the open sea. Near Put-in-Bay, Ohio, a small American squadron commanded by Oliver Hazard Perry faced a British force led by Robert Heriot Barclay. The odds looked even on paper—nine American vessels against six British—but the reality favored Perry. The British squadron was undermanned, short on supplies, and armed with mismatched guns salvaged from shore batteries. American control of Lake Ontario had strangle

Today, we proudly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag with a special ceremony at the Agora, paying tribute to the history, resilience, and vibrant culture of Ontario’s francophone community. Thank you to everyone who joined to celebrate! #francoontarianday #francophonie | uOttawa