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During a campaign, should politicians always have to tell the truth or should they be allowed to fudge the truth a little to get people to vote for them?
Journalist John Lorinc thinks they should have to tell the truth.
What do you think?
Other News
Blood Donors Needed: Canadian Blood Services
The organization that looks after Canada’s blood supply says the country’s supply is very low and they urgently need blood donors.
Canadian Blood Services is a non-profit organization that collects blood for use during operations or whenever it is needed in Canada.
Cave Drawings Suggest Art May Be Older Than We Thought
Some cave drawings in Indonesia are changing the way scientists think about early humans and art.
There are about a dozen drawings.
They are red and they are of an animal that looks like a “pig-deer” and some are tracings of people’s hands.
Chris Hadfield’s New Goal: Help Raise The Standard Of Living (For Everyone On The Planet)
Former astronaut Chris Hadfield changed the way we look at space, through his recent stint on the International Space Station.
While he was in space, Hadfield made videos and took photos, letting everyone on Earth know what it was like to live in space and what he learned there.
Earth’s Water Older Than The Earth Itself: Scientists
How can the water you get from your tap be older than the Earth, the sun and the solar system?
That’s not possible, right?
Canada Post Issues New Hockey Stamps
Canada Post has created a new set of stamps all about hockey.
Six famous hockey defencemen will each be featured on a stamp.
Prince William Asks Two Photographers To Leave George Alone
Prince William, Britain’s Duke of Cambridge, has asked two photographers to stop taking pictures of his son, baby Prince George.
He said they are bothering the baby and his nanny.
Sun Media Apologizes For Insulting Justin Trudeau
Sun Media has apologized to Justin Trudeau for saying insulting things about his parents.
Earlier this week, TKN reported that Liberal leader Justin Trudeau had decided to boycott—stop talking to—reporters from Sun Media.
Students Protesting In Hong Kong
Many young people are protesting in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is part of China. However, for 155 years it was owned by Britain; it was returned to China in 1997. While it was under British rule, Hong Kong became quite different from what is known as “mainland” China. Hong Kong operates, in many ways, more like Europe or North America.
Baseball Legend Derek Jeter Goes Out In Style
Derek Jeter is a baseball legend. Fittingly, he left the game in legendary style last Thursday.
For 20 years, Derek Jeter played for the New York Yankees. Last weekend, Jeter retired from the game.
