
Return of the Measles
In 2023, measles killed 100,000 people worldwide. Most of them were children under five.
Now this virus is spreading in Canada again. More than 2100 cases have been reported this year. That’s more than anywhere in the Americas.
To the Bat Cave, Batman!
Cadomin Cave is one of the biggest caves in the Canadian Rockies. It’s also the largest known bat hibernaculum in Alberta. Every fall, bats return to this giant cave to hibernate.
The Obsidian Solution
Prehistoric people living in what is now Alberta used tools and weapons made from obsidian. Researchers have found more than 1200 artifacts at more than 500 sites.
Canada Elects a New Government
On April 28, Canadians voted for a new federal government. It was billed as one of the most important elections in Canada’s history.
Why? Donald Trump was re-elected.
Farewell to the People’s Pope
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday. He was the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics around the world. Under his leadership, the Church became more open and welcoming.
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.
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.