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QELA’s Student Newsletter
The Informer Volume 2, Issue 3
November INSIDE THIS World News
1
National News
2
Quebec News
3
Hot Cocoa Recipe
4
Tips to Save Cash
4
Games
4
Trivia
4
World News Obama Wins U.S. Election
Meeting about Economic Crisis
Americans
Barack
World leaders met to discuss
Obama as their 44th Presi-
ways to fight the world’s eco-
dent. Obama has said, “We
nomic crisis. They say they
will change this country and
will work together to deal
change the world”. Many have
with the problems.
elected
great hopes for the new
Lack of Sleep Linked to Heart Disease
president.
Do You Have News to Share?
A
Japanese
that
sleep
study affects
showed heart
health. Less than 7.5 hours a night was linked to a higher
Send it to Vicki Hugli
Newsletter Editor at [email protected]
rate of heart disease. The
Britons Want Troops Out
study also showed that poor
Britain has over 8,000 troops
like obesity and diabetes.
sleep adds to health problems
in Afghanistan. More than 120
British
soldiers
have
been killed. A new poll shows This project made possible through funding from a joint IFPCA funding initiative of the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills and the Direction de l’éducation des
adultes et de l’action communautaire.
that 68% of Britons want their troops to come home.
National News CBC Reporter Set Free
Canadian Kids Growing Up Poor
Melissa Fung was kidnapped last
About one in nine Canadian kids are
month in Afghanistan. The CBC re-
growing up poor. A new report has
porter was held for 28 days by ter-
called on the Harper government to
rorists. She was set free in early
take action. Activists say we must
November. Fung is doing well after
raise the Canada Child Tax Benefit.
her difficult time.
World’s Oldest Polar Bear Dies The world’s oldest polar bear died at the age of 42 at a Winnipeg zoo. Debby the polar bear had thrilled many visitors over the years. Zoo coordinator Gordon Glover says, “She will be missed by millions of zoo visitors”.
Canadians Plan to Spend Less this Season ‘Tis the season for shopping, but Canadians plan to spend less. A survey showed
that
shoppers
will
spend
around 14% less this shopping season. Many people say they will look for big deals and pay cash instead of using credit cards.
Polar bears usually don’t live past 20 years in the wild. . Page 2
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3
Page 3
Quebec News Snap Election for Quebeckers
Quebec Called Puppy Mill Capital
Quebeckers will head to the polls on
Quebec has been called the puppy mill
December 8th. Party leaders have
capital of North America. Animal
been debating hydro, health care,
rights groups say Quebeckers need to
and the economy. Voters have not
do more to protect animals. Dogs have
shown much interest in this election.
been found living in very poor condi-
Before it was called, 70% were
tions. There could be as many as
against having an election now.
2,000 puppy mills in the province.
To find out more about the election, go to: www.nodice.ca/elections/quebec OR www.monvote.qc.ca/en
Montreal Roof Collapse The roof of a Montreal parking garage collapsed on November 26th. One person died in the disaster. Witnesses say it is lucky more people were not harmed.
Quebec City Police Reject Contract Quebec City police have not had a contract since 2006. Despite this, 99% of officers have rejected the city’s last offer. Officers are asking for better pay and benefits. Police cannot strike. Instead, they use tactics like breaking their dress code by wearing army pants and jeans to work.
Page 4
A Winter Treat! Hot Cocoa Ingredients: 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup hot water 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 4 cups milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps:
Tips to Save Cash 1. Make a shopping list before you shop. People save when they stick to a list. 2. Buy only what you need. 3. Keep a sweater on at home to keep your heat bill down. 4. Don’t eat out. Prepare meals at home instead.
1. Mix cocoa, sugar, water and salt in a saucepan. 2. Over medium heat, stir until mixture boils. 3. Stir in the milk and heat, but do not boil. 4. Add vanilla. 5. Serve
Games and Trivia Sudoku
Riddle
Fill in the missing numbers so every row,
I’m where yesterday follows today, and tomor-
column, and quadrant has the numbers 1
row’s in the middle. What am I?
through 9.
Trivia 1. Complete the expression: A picture is worth a _____ _____ (2 words). 2. What is the most common word in the English language? 3. Find the link: and - or – but.
Check answers below. Riddle: a dictionary Trivia: 1. thousand words
2. the
3. conjunctions
To find out more about QELA, go to www.qela.qc.ca
QELA’s Student Newsletter
The Informer Volume 2, Issue 3
November INSIDE THIS World News
1
National News
2
Quebec News
3
Hot Cocoa Recipe
4
Tips to Save Cash
4
Games
4
Trivia
4
World News Obama Wins U.S. Election
Meeting about Economic Crisis
Americans
Barack
World leaders met to discuss
Obama as their 44th Presi-
ways to fight the world’s eco-
dent. Obama has said, “We
nomic crisis. They say they
will change this country and
will work together to deal
change the world”. Many have
with the problems.
elected
great hopes for the new
Lack of Sleep Linked to Heart Disease
president.
Do You Have News to Share?
A
Japanese
that
sleep
study affects
showed heart
health. Less than 7.5 hours a night was linked to a higher
Send it to Vicki Hugli
Newsletter Editor at [email protected]
rate of heart disease. The
Britons Want Troops Out
study also showed that poor
Britain has over 8,000 troops
like obesity and diabetes.
sleep adds to health problems
in Afghanistan. More than 120
British
soldiers
have
been killed. A new poll shows This project made possible through funding from a joint IFPCA funding initiative of the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills and the Direction de l’éducation des
adultes et de l’action communautaire.
that 68% of Britons want their troops to come home.
National News CBC Reporter Set Free
Canadian Kids Growing Up Poor
Melissa Fung was kidnapped last
About one in nine Canadian kids are
month in Afghanistan. The CBC re-
growing up poor. A new report has
porter was held for 28 days by ter-
called on the Harper government to
rorists. She was set free in early
take action. Activists say we must
November. Fung is doing well after
raise the Canada Child Tax Benefit.
her difficult time.
World’s Oldest Polar Bear Dies The world’s oldest polar bear died at the age of 42 at a Winnipeg zoo. Debby the polar bear had thrilled many visitors over the years. Zoo coordinator Gordon Glover says, “She will be missed by millions of zoo visitors”.
Canadians Plan to Spend Less this Season ‘Tis the season for shopping, but Canadians plan to spend less. A survey showed
that
shoppers
will
spend
around 14% less this shopping season. Many people say they will look for big deals and pay cash instead of using credit cards.
Polar bears usually don’t live past 20 years in the wild. . Page 2
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3
Page 3
Quebec News Snap Election for Quebeckers
Quebec Called Puppy Mill Capital
Quebeckers will head to the polls on
Quebec has been called the puppy mill
December 8th. Party leaders have
capital of North America. Animal
been debating hydro, health care,
rights groups say Quebeckers need to
and the economy. Voters have not
do more to protect animals. Dogs have
shown much interest in this election.
been found living in very poor condi-
Before it was called, 70% were
tions. There could be as many as
against having an election now.
2,000 puppy mills in the province.
To find out more about the election, go to: www.nodice.ca/elections/quebec OR www.monvote.qc.ca/en
Montreal Roof Collapse The roof of a Montreal parking garage collapsed on November 26th. One person died in the disaster. Witnesses say it is lucky more people were not harmed.
Quebec City Police Reject Contract Quebec City police have not had a contract since 2006. Despite this, 99% of officers have rejected the city’s last offer. Officers are asking for better pay and benefits. Police cannot strike. Instead, they use tactics like breaking their dress code by wearing army pants and jeans to work.
Page 4
A Winter Treat! Hot Cocoa Ingredients: 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup hot water 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 4 cups milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps:
Tips to Save Cash 1. Make a shopping list before you shop. People save when they stick to a list. 2. Buy only what you need. 3. Keep a sweater on at home to keep your heat bill down. 4. Don’t eat out. Prepare meals at home instead.
1. Mix cocoa, sugar, water and salt in a saucepan. 2. Over medium heat, stir until mixture boils. 3. Stir in the milk and heat, but do not boil. 4. Add vanilla. 5. Serve
Games and Trivia Sudoku
Riddle
Fill in the missing numbers so every row,
I’m where yesterday follows today, and tomor-
column, and quadrant has the numbers 1
row’s in the middle. What am I?
through 9.
Trivia 1. Complete the expression: A picture is worth a _____ _____ (2 words). 2. What is the most common word in the English language? 3. Find the link: and - or – but.
Check answers below. Riddle: a dictionary Trivia: 1. thousand words
2. the
3. conjunctions
To find out more about QELA, go to www.qela.qc.ca
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