The Canadian Reader Issue 1
Meet Gavin McKenna
Internet Connections (p. 13)
1. Learn more about this news story:
- https://indiginews.com/sports/gavin-mckenna-nhl-draft/
- https://www.cbc.ca/sports/longform/features/how-the-yukon-shaped-top-nhl-draft-prospect-gavin-mckenna
2. Discover Gavin McKenna’s career highlights:
3. Watch Gavin McKenna at the NHL Draft Night:
Quebec Cans Energy Drinks
Internet Connections ( p.p 22-23 )
1. Learn more about this news story:
- https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/why-quebec-banned-the-sale-of-energy-drinks-to-teens-under-16
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-legislature-new-bills-9.7231667
2. Watch these news reports on the passing of Bill 9:
3. Check out the ingredients of any energy drink:
4. More facts about energy drinks:
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/diet-and-nutrition/are-energy-drinks-bad-for-you
- https://www.cdc.gov/school-nutrition/energy-drinks/index.html
- https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/why-energy-drinks-could-be-doing-more-harm-than-good-dietitian-says/
- https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/the-buzz-on-energy-drinks
- https://www.energydrinkinformation.com
5. Ways to boost your energy naturally:
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/9-tips-to-boost-your-energy-naturally
- https://www.webmd.com/balance/boost-energy
- https://health.clevelandclinic.org/natural-energy-boosters
Howe to Bridge Two Countries
Internet Connections (p. 32)
1. Learn more about this news story:
- https://ontarioconstructionnews.com/gordie-howe-international-bridge-opens-after-nearly-eight-years-of-construction
- https://www.youtube.com/@GordieHoweBridge
- https://gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com/celebrating-the-gordie-howe-international-bridge/
2. Read notifications about the bridge from both countries:
Government of Canada:
US Department of Transportation:
3. Visit the office Gordie Howe International Bridge website:
4. Curious about bridge design? Check out these videos:
- https://youtu.be/oVOnRPefcno?si=OLoQIQhuf0vnKx7q [3:44]
- https://youtu.be/N7tWRZsAPkU?si=prib-SMMw96K4Wpm [9:18]
Teacher's Corner (p. 32)
Gordie Howe International Bridge: