May 2018
History
May 25 2018
Planting Memories
Oak trees will be planted at 24 Ottawa high schools this spring. They’re not just any trees. They’re a living piece of Canadian history.
These are Vimy Oaks.
Vimy Ridge is a long, low hill in France. It was once covered with trees.
Then came the First World War. This...
Environment
May 18 2018
Slow-Motion Disaster
Hawaii’s youngest volcano is having a meltdown.
Kilauea (pronounced Kill-oh-way-a) is the most active volcano in the world. It has been erupting continuously since 1983.
Scientists come to study the busy volcano. Tourists flock to see the lava lake bubbling in its main...
Culture
May 11 2018
Hands Up!
The Girl Scouts have a new badge. It’s called the Raise Your Hand patch.
It’s easy to earn. You don’t even have to be a Girl Scout. Just promise to raise your hand in class and get three friends to do the same.
Raise your hand in class? Don’t students already do that?...
Health
May 04 2018
Better to Give Than Receive
Beatrice Janyk is 95 years old. Most people call her Granny Bea. But Canadian Blood Services calls her a hero.
The B.C. senior has been saving lives for 70 years. She is Canada’s oldest blood donor.
Granny Bea pops into her local blood donor clinic every few months....