She Shoots, She Scores!
The best women’s hockey players in the world are lacing up their skates for a new pro hockey league. The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) was launched in August, with teams based in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Boston, New York, and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
A Dangerous Thirst
Do you gulp down an energy drink when you’re tired? You’ll have to find a new way to stay awake in class.
The European Migrant Crisis Continues
On August 28, two overloaded boats crossed the Aegean Sea from Turkey to Greece. They carried refugees and migrants fleeing war, violence, and poverty.
Canada’s Burning Issue
Across Canada and around the world, wildfires have made headlines this summer. 2023 has been Canada’s worst wildfire season ever.
A Year in the Life of the James Webb Space Telescope
It’s been a year since the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) released its first images of the cosmos. People were stunned by their detail, clarity, and breathtaking beauty.
Leaders Pledge to Protect Canada’s Biodiversity
Can you imagine a world without the eerie hoot of a spotted owl on a fall night? Without the graceful arc of a blue whale breaching in the ocean?
The Temptation of Temu
Have you heard of Temu? This new online shopping site reels in shoppers with eye-catching ads, slick games, and unbelievably low prices. Its commercials invite you to “shop like a billionaire.”
Alberta Wildfire Season Heats Up Early
Alberta is ablaze. Unseasonably hot, dry weather has sparked wildfires across north and central Alberta.
The Coronation of King Charles III
On May 6, King Charles III was crowned King of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth.