A Life-and-Death Battle Over Beluga Whales
Marineland says it may have to euthanize its 30 beluga whales unless someone pays for their support. It isn’t cheap. Owners say it costs them $2 million a month.
You’ve Got Mail – Maybe
An ongoing labour dispute between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) came to a head in late September. Mail and parcel delivery ground to a halt as 55,000 Canada Post employees walked off the job.
Heartbreaking Loss for the Blue Jays
On November 1, the Los Angeles Dodgers met the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) World Series. In the end, the defending champions lifted the Commissioner’s Trophy, dashing the Jays’ dream of capturing the team’s first World Series in more than 30 years.
Millions Attend Peaceful “No Kings” Protests
On October 18, 2025, huge crowds took to the streets for “No Kings” rallies. They marched in cities and towns across America and around the world.
Young Canadians Rock the Science World
In September, 130 young minds from 40 countries came to Riga, Latvia for the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS).
The Life and Legacy of Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall, the world-famous conservationist and ethologist best known for her chimpanzee research, died in California on October 1. She was 91 years old. Millions around the world are mourning the scientist’s passing and reflecting on her legacy.
Canada Wins Silver in Women’s Rugby!
The Canada Women’s National Rugby Union Team met England’s Red Roses in the World Cup final on September 27. London, England hosted the tournament, which is held every four years.
Is Mandatory Public Service in Your Future?
Do you have big plans for when you finish high school?
A Legion of Bacteria
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease killed 12 people in Ontario and New York City this summer. It made hundreds more people sick.
Democracy in Action
September 15 is the International Day of Democracy. It was created by the United Nations in 2007 to celebrate democracy and the rights and freedoms it protects.
What is democracy? It means “rule by the people.”
This system of government was invented 2000 years ago in Ancient Greece…