This year, the word of the year isn’t a word at all. It’s a picture. Or, more correctly a pictograph. It’s also known as an emoji.
Author: Joyce Grant
Trudeaumania All Over Again?
Canada’s new prime minister, Justin Trudeau, is getting a lot of attention around the world. Do you know why? (kid-friendly news article)
Outpouring Of Support For France
People around the world are expressing encouragement and support for the people of France. In particular, for the people in its capital city, Paris.
“Because It’s 2015.”
Canada’s brand-new prime minister, Justin Trudeau, is shaking things up a bit. Justin Trudeau’s cabinet is made up of 15 women and 15 men (plus Trudeau). For the first time in Canada’s history, half of the Prime Minister’s closest advisors are women.
Newly Discovered Frog Looks Like Kermit
Recently, a scientist discovered a type of frog that looks a lot like Kermit. Kermit the Frog is a muppet—a well-known puppet frog who has bulgy eyes and is a special shade of green.
Canadians Elect Liberal Majority Government, Justin Trudeau as PM
Canadians will soon have a very different government in power.
In the federal election last week, the Conservative government led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, was defeated.
The Blue Jays’ Crazy, Wonderful, Fantastic Inning
One of the craziest, most thrilling games in major league baseball history occurred at the Rogers Centre in Toronto last Wednesday.
Canadians Vote On October 19
On October 19, Canadian adults will vote in a federal election. Their votes will help to decide who becomes the next Prime Minister.
Beloved Baseball Legend, Yogi Berra, Dead At 90
One of baseball’s legends has died. Yogi Berra, 90, passed away last week. He will be remembered by baseball fans as one of the greatest catchers ever to play the game.
Student In Texas Builds Clock
Ahmed Mohamed is a bright, well-spoken and creative grade 9 student in Texas. One of his favourite things to do is invent and build things. He once built himself an extra long-life battery charger for his cell phone. Recently, he built a clock.
