![:] James Harrison (centre) donated blood that saved many babies’ lives. (Photo via X.) :] James Harrison (centre) donated blood that saved many babies’ lives. (Photo via X.)](/sites/default/files/styles/article_feature/public/images/2025-04/C4K%20-%20Anti-D%20-%20image.jpg?h=21fb07cc&itok=yvrU2M3O)
The Man with the Golden Arm
James Harrison passed away February 17 at the age of 88. This Australian man was a hero. He saved the lives of 2.4 million babies.
How? By giving blood. Not just once, but every two weeks for 62 years.
Kicking Off a New Soccer League
Get ready, soccer fans. The Northern Super League kicks off this month.
Ice Storm Leaves Ontarians Powerless
A terrible ice storm swept through central and southern Ontario at the end of March. Almost a million homes and businesses lost power.
Canada Goes to the Polls
On March 23, the prime minister asked Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament and call a federal election. Canada goes to the polls on April 28.
Guinea Pigs in Space
Last June, two NASA astronauts blasted off for the International Space Station (ISS). Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were supposed to stay for a week. Instead, they were there for nine months.
A New Prime Minister for Canada
On January 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he was stepping down. The Liberal Party needed to find a new leader.
Iceberg on the Loose!
A giant iceberg is on the move. A23a is the oldest and largest iceberg afloat today. It is drifting north, between Antarctica and Argentina.
The Maple Leaf Forever
On February 15, people across the country flew a Canadian flag to celebrate National Flag Day. This year marked a special anniversary. The Maple Leaf turned 60.
There’s No Place Like Home
Homelessness is a huge problem in Canada. Every year, at least 235,000 Canadians experience homelessness. That’s about the population of Regina.
Life Finds a Way
On January 3, a baby swell shark hatched at a Louisiana aquarium. Everyone is thrilled with the 15-centimetre hatchling, nicknamed Yoko. But staff at Shreveport Aquarium have questions.