February 2020
Environment
Feb 28 2020
Swarmed by Locusts
East Africa has a big locust problem. These hungry grasshoppers travel in giant swarms. They’re invading country after country. They eat everything in their path.
It’s the worst year for locusts in decades. If they can’t be stopped, crops will be wiped out. Livestock...
History
Feb 21 2020
Special Delivery
Fred Arsenault turns 100 next month. The Toronto veteran loves getting mail. So his son Ron planned a special birthday surprise.
“He said he’d love to get some birthday cards,” says Ron. “So I thought, well, let’s get him some birthday cards.”
He took a picture of his...
Culture
Feb 14 2020
We Read Canadian
On February 19, people across the country will read books by Canadian authors. Why? It’s I Read Canadian Day.
This brand-new day reminds us that Canadians write great books for young people.
Canadian children’s books win tons of awards, all around the world. But over...