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QELA’s
Student
Newsletter

The Informer Volume 2, Issue 8

April 2009

INSIDE THIS
World News 1
World News
National News 2
World Fears Swine U.S. $1 Trillion in
Quebec News 3 Flu the Red

Must See Movies 4 Swine flu is caused by a virus The U.S. budget has hit a $1
that mutates in pigs and trillion deficit. The govern-
Spring Fun 4
passes to humans. An out- ment has used a lot of this
Games 4 break of the flu in Mexico money to help out banks and
has killed over 100 people. businesses. The U.S. has been
Trivia 4
Cases have also been re- in a recession since December
ported in Canada, the U.S., 2007.
Europe, and Asia. Countries
Do You are trying to stop the flu
Nude Hiking
Have News Banned
from spreading.
A Swiss canton has banned
to Share? nude hiking. The canton’s
Earthquake
Strikes Italy quiet beauty has attracted
Send it to
hikers who like to roam in the
An earthquake struck Italy
Vicki Hugli buff. Unhappy locals have
killing 294 people. Some 26
Newsletter Editor cities and towns were dam-
voted to ban the practice.

at aged by the quake. Thousands

vhuegli_qlwg@hotmail.com have been left homeless.
Many historic buildings were
This project made possible through fund-
ing from a joint IFPCA funding initiative of destroyed.
the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills
and the Direction de l’éducation des
adultes et de l’action communautaire.
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Canada Prepares
for Swine Flu
A number of cases of swine flu have
been reported across Canada. Many
worry about the spread of the virus.
Officials are taking steps to keep
the flu under control. People are
warned to wash hands often if they
go in public.
Funding for Arts
and Festivals
The federal government is giving
money to arts and culture. $100 mil-
lion will go to large festivals and
events across the country. The money
cannot go directly to artists. It must
be used on marketing and publicity.
Supporters are happy the government
has recognized the value of such
events.
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Canadians: Excess
Drinkers?
A study says that Canadi-
ans often drink too much.
Over half of alcoholic
drinks are downed after
safe drinking limits have
already been met. The
study warns that too
much alcohol use is linked to health
risks like cancer and liver disease.
Limits for Safe Drinking:
For women, 3 drinks a day or a total
of 10 drinks a week.
For men, 4 drinks a day or a total of
20 drinks a week.
Canada’s Main Seal
Hunt Begins
Canada’s main seal hunt began this
April. Seals are hunted mainly for
their pelts, but also for meat and fat,
which are used in beauty products.
Fewer sealers are taking part this
year because of a smaller market for
seal fur.
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Quebec News
Grieving Godfa- Baby Survives
ther Says It’s Time Night in the Woods
to Leave the War Police found a baby after he spent a

The godfather of a female soldier night alone in a forest in the Eastern

killed in Afghanistan is speaking out Townships. The one-year-old was only

against the war. Mario Blais’ 21-year- wearing a t-shirt and a diaper in

old goddaughter had only been in Af- damp, cool weather. Police, who

ghanistan for two weeks. Like many found the baby in good health, say

Quebecers, Blais fears her sacrifice it’s a miracle. The baby’s father will

was in vain. He says it’s time to pull be charged for the incident.

Canadian troops out.

Happy Birthday
Cirque du Soleil!
Quebec’s Cirque de soleil is a world
famous circus. To honour its 25th
birthday, the Cirque will have a special
bug-themed show. The show is based
(Photo courtesy Canada Press) on life cycles. After its Montreal de-
but in May, the show will travel to
Crackdown on Hells Quebec City.
Angels
Over a thousand police officers took
part in raids against the Hells Angels.
Police arrested 156 people. The raids
targeted suspects in crimes between
1992 and 2009. The police hope to put
the gang “out of business” in Quebec.
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Must-See
Spring Fun on a
Movies
Dime
Here are some fun ways to enjoy this
These classic movies have
been rated some of the best
ever made. beautiful season on a budget.
The Great Dictator (1940),
1. Play Frisbee with friends.
•
Comedy

• To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), 2. Take a nature walk in the park or woods.

Drama
3. Bird Watch. Find a bird book at the li-
My Fair Lady (1964), Musical
brary, take a walk through a local park or
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Young Frankenstein (1974),

forest, and see which birds you can find.
•
Comedy

• Amadeus (1984), Biography 4. Host a movie night on a rainy evening.

All you need is popcorn, a good movie,
“For me, the cinema is and friends.
not a slice of life, but
a piece of cake.”
-Alfred Hitchcock

Games and Trivia

Sudoku Riddle
Fill in the missing numbers so every row, The more you take the more you leave behind.
column, and quadrant has the numbers 1
through 9. Trivia
1. Toronto is located on the shores of what
lake?

2. Find the link: bell - knob - stop.

3. Complete the expression: “Bad news trav-

els _______”. (one word)

4. What is the capital of South Korea?

Check answers below.

4. Seoul 3. fast 2. door Trivia: 1. Lake Ontario

Riddle: footsteps

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