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QELA’s St ud e nt N ews l et t er
The Informer Volume 2, Issue 1
September INSIDE THIS World News
1
National News
2
Quebec News
3
Federal Parties
4
Tips for Fall
4
Games
4
Trivia
4
World News $700 Billion Bailout for U.S. Banks
Saggy Pants Ruling
The U.S. economy is in trou-
ida approved an anti-saggy
ble. President Bush has asked
pants law in March. But when
Congress for $700 billion to
a 17-year old was charged for
help out banks. Bush says his
wearing
plan will steady the economy.
judge ruled that the law went
Some argue that it will only
against
add to the U.S. debt.
rights.
Do You Have News to Share? Send it to Vicki Hugli
the
pants, young
the man’s
Parts of Asia could face more disease and hunger because of climate change. The World
Newman Dies at 83 Paul Newman died on September 26th at the age of 83.
at
The film star died after a
[email protected]
long fight with cancer. Many mourn the loss of the Holly-
adultes et de l’action communautaire.
saggy
Climate Change Poses Health Risks
Newsletter Editor
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
Voters in Riviera Beach, Flor-
wood
icon
whose
career
lasted more than 50 years.
Health called
Organization for
through lifestyle”.
“urgent
changes
in
has action human
National News 19 Dead from Listeria Bacteria
Green Leader Allowed in Debates
Listeria is a bacteria that can be
Elizabeth May, the leader of the
deadly in people with weak immune
Green Party of Canada, will be in the
systems. Illness usually sets in days
televised leadership debate. Other
after being consumed. The bacteria,
parties had first refused to partici-
which was found in Maple Leaf Foods
pate if May was there. After pro-
over a month ago, has now claimed 19
tests, the decision to exclude May
lives.
was reversed.
Monkey Found after 12 Days on the Loose A missing Macaque monkey known as Julian is behind bars after spending
Canadian Election this Fall
tario. Police and animal control found the wayward monkey about 1.5 kilome-
Canada will vote in a federal election
tres from the zoo. He is now in a shel-
on Tuesday, October 14th. The Con-
ter for monkeys.
servative Party now seems to be ahead in the polls, but things could change as leaders race for votes.
To find out more about the election, go to: www.elections.ca Page 2
almost two weeks on the loose in On-
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
Page 3
Quebec News Quebec Election Not Likely This Year
Quebec Home to World's Oldest Rocks
Quebec Premier Jean Charest will
Researchers say the world’s oldest
have a busy fall, but an election is
rocks are in Northern Quebec. The
not on his agenda. The Quebec Lib-
rocks are around 4.28 billion years
eral leader has said he does not plan
old. They formed 300 million years
to dive into an election anytime in
after the birth of the planet. That
the near future.
makes them the oldest piece of the Earth’s early crust.
Quebec Sees Mini Baby Boom Quebec has seen a rise in birth rates in recent years. In fact, Quebec had the second largest birth increase in Canada in 2008. Low-cost daycare and more parental leave have made it easier for couples to have children in the province.
New Gun Law in Quebec Quebec’s new gun law, Bill 9, came into effect this September. Bill 9 is named “Anastasia’s law” in memory of 18-yearold Anastasia DeSousa, who was killed at Dawson College in 2006. The law bans firearms in schools, daycares, and buses. Teachers, gun club owners, and public transit and health care workers must also report suspicious activity.
Federal Parties & Leaders •
Conservative Party: Stephen Harper
•
Liberal Party: Stephane Dion
•
New Democratic Party: Jack Layton
•
Green Party of Canada: Elizabeth May
Page 4
Tips for Fall Fitness 1. Get outside. Rake leaves or go for a walk in a park. 2. Be an active TV watcher. While you watch, walk or run in place. During commercials, do push-ups or situps. 3. Enjoy fall fruit. An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
To find out more about voting, go to: www.nald.ca/library/ learning/howtokit/ election08/election08.pdf
Games and Trivia Sudoku
Riddle
Fill in the missing numbers so every row,
Throw it off the highest building, and it won’t
column, and quadrant has the numbers 1
break. But put it in the ocean, and it will. What
through 9.
is it?
Trivia 1. Complete the saying: He who laughs first _____ _____ (2 words). 2. Find the link: way-mat-man. 3. English grammar: Spell the plural of crisis.
Check answers below. Riddle: a wave
Trivia: 1. laughs last
2. door
3. crises
To find out more about QELA, go to www.qela.qc.ca
QELA’s St ud e nt N ews l et t er
The Informer Volume 2, Issue 1
September INSIDE THIS World News
1
National News
2
Quebec News
3
Federal Parties
4
Tips for Fall
4
Games
4
Trivia
4
World News $700 Billion Bailout for U.S. Banks
Saggy Pants Ruling
The U.S. economy is in trou-
ida approved an anti-saggy
ble. President Bush has asked
pants law in March. But when
Congress for $700 billion to
a 17-year old was charged for
help out banks. Bush says his
wearing
plan will steady the economy.
judge ruled that the law went
Some argue that it will only
against
add to the U.S. debt.
rights.
Do You Have News to Share? Send it to Vicki Hugli
the
pants, young
the man’s
Parts of Asia could face more disease and hunger because of climate change. The World
Newman Dies at 83 Paul Newman died on September 26th at the age of 83.
at
The film star died after a
[email protected]
long fight with cancer. Many mourn the loss of the Holly-
adultes et de l’action communautaire.
saggy
Climate Change Poses Health Risks
Newsletter Editor
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
Voters in Riviera Beach, Flor-
wood
icon
whose
career
lasted more than 50 years.
Health called
Organization for
through lifestyle”.
“urgent
changes
in
has action human
National News 19 Dead from Listeria Bacteria
Green Leader Allowed in Debates
Listeria is a bacteria that can be
Elizabeth May, the leader of the
deadly in people with weak immune
Green Party of Canada, will be in the
systems. Illness usually sets in days
televised leadership debate. Other
after being consumed. The bacteria,
parties had first refused to partici-
which was found in Maple Leaf Foods
pate if May was there. After pro-
over a month ago, has now claimed 19
tests, the decision to exclude May
lives.
was reversed.
Monkey Found after 12 Days on the Loose A missing Macaque monkey known as Julian is behind bars after spending
Canadian Election this Fall
tario. Police and animal control found the wayward monkey about 1.5 kilome-
Canada will vote in a federal election
tres from the zoo. He is now in a shel-
on Tuesday, October 14th. The Con-
ter for monkeys.
servative Party now seems to be ahead in the polls, but things could change as leaders race for votes.
To find out more about the election, go to: www.elections.ca Page 2
almost two weeks on the loose in On-
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
Page 3
Quebec News Quebec Election Not Likely This Year
Quebec Home to World's Oldest Rocks
Quebec Premier Jean Charest will
Researchers say the world’s oldest
have a busy fall, but an election is
rocks are in Northern Quebec. The
not on his agenda. The Quebec Lib-
rocks are around 4.28 billion years
eral leader has said he does not plan
old. They formed 300 million years
to dive into an election anytime in
after the birth of the planet. That
the near future.
makes them the oldest piece of the Earth’s early crust.
Quebec Sees Mini Baby Boom Quebec has seen a rise in birth rates in recent years. In fact, Quebec had the second largest birth increase in Canada in 2008. Low-cost daycare and more parental leave have made it easier for couples to have children in the province.
New Gun Law in Quebec Quebec’s new gun law, Bill 9, came into effect this September. Bill 9 is named “Anastasia’s law” in memory of 18-yearold Anastasia DeSousa, who was killed at Dawson College in 2006. The law bans firearms in schools, daycares, and buses. Teachers, gun club owners, and public transit and health care workers must also report suspicious activity.
Federal Parties & Leaders •
Conservative Party: Stephen Harper
•
Liberal Party: Stephane Dion
•
New Democratic Party: Jack Layton
•
Green Party of Canada: Elizabeth May
Page 4
Tips for Fall Fitness 1. Get outside. Rake leaves or go for a walk in a park. 2. Be an active TV watcher. While you watch, walk or run in place. During commercials, do push-ups or situps. 3. Enjoy fall fruit. An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
To find out more about voting, go to: www.nald.ca/library/ learning/howtokit/ election08/election08.pdf
Games and Trivia Sudoku
Riddle
Fill in the missing numbers so every row,
Throw it off the highest building, and it won’t
column, and quadrant has the numbers 1
break. But put it in the ocean, and it will. What
through 9.
is it?
Trivia 1. Complete the saying: He who laughs first _____ _____ (2 words). 2. Find the link: way-mat-man. 3. English grammar: Spell the plural of crisis.
Check answers below. Riddle: a wave
Trivia: 1. laughs last
2. door
3. crises
To find out more about QELA, go to www.qela.qc.ca
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