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QELA’s
St ud e nt
N ews l et t er

The Informer Volume 2, Issue 4

December 2008

INSIDE THIS
World News 1
World News
National News 2
Feeding the World U.S. Economy Still
Quebec News 3 The world population is ex-
in Trouble
pected to reach 9 billion by The U.S. economy has been in
Top 10 Goals for the 4
New Year 2040. Such a number would trouble since last summer.
Tips to Reach Goals 4
greatly increase humanity’s Things did not improve in De-

need for food. Climate change cember. Analysts say it has

Games 4

may make it tough for farm- not been this bad since the
Trivia 4
ers to meet the world’s grow- Great Depression. The U.S.

ing needs. government hopes to fuel the

economy by loaning more
Do You money to companies and

Have News banks.

to Share? Smoking Ban Leads

to Less Heart At-
Send it to tacks
A new study shows that ban-
Vicki Hugli
Season of Giving ning smoking leads to fewer
Newsletter Editor A Belgian man gave half of his heart attacks. After a smok-

at lottery win of 7.5 million euro ing ban in a Colorado city, the

vhuegli_qlwg@hotmail.com
This project made possible through fund-
ing from a joint IFPCA funding initiative of
the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills
and the Direction de l’éducation des
adultes et de l’action communautaire.
to the poor. The man does not
want to be publicly named.
Newspapers have called him
“Father Christmas”.
rate of heart attacks dropped
by 41%. Cities without a ban
did not have such a drop. Sec-
ond-hand smoke could play a
major role.
 National News
Tougher Viruses
Viruses seem to be tougher this flu
season. Some viruses are resisting
treatment. Doctors have been find-
ing it harder to help patients. Health
Canada recommends that people get
a flu shot.
Coalition to Take
Over Government?
Canada’s opposing parties joined to-
gether to bring down the government.
They say Harper’s government has
failed to deal with the economic crisis.
In response, Harper will present a new
budget in late January. If the coali-
tion is not pleased, the government
may then fall.
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Trouble Passing on
French Language
Francophone parents outside of Que-
bec are finding it hard to pass on
their language. Less Francophones in
other parts of Canada means fewer
opportunities to speak French. Most
agree that parents should speak
French at home if they want to pass
the language on.
4.5% of Canadians outside
Quebec are Francophones.
Canada Helps Out
Automakers
Canada will follow the U.S. and give
loans to automakers. Roughly $4 bil-
lion is meant to help out the industry.
The money will help both suppliers
and buyers. Prime Minister Harper
expects the money to be returned,
but admits “there is obviously some
money at risk”.
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Quebec News
Charest Wins in Montreal Cop
Quebec Election Cleared of Charges
The Quebec Election turned out as A Montreal cop, who fatally shot a
polls had predicted. Charest won a teen last summer, was cleared of
majority government. The Parti charges. The teen’s death had
Québécois finished second with 51 sparked riots in a Montreal suburb.
seats. The ADQ did not win enough The officer’s actions were found to
seats to keep official party status. be justified. A public inquiry will still
Charest has promised to boost take place.
spending on health care and educa-
tion.

On the Right Track

with New Snow
Tire Law
A new law requires Quebec drivers
to have snow tires. Drivers could get
a $300.00 fine for driving without
them between December 15th and Deadly Fire
April 15th. Some think that other
An 85-year old Montreal woman died
provinces should follow suit.
after falling asleep with a cigarette in
her hand. Three others from her sen-
ior’s residence were taken to hospital.
Winter is a dangerous time for fires
because of dry homes and wood heat.
Fire officials are warning people to be
extra careful.
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Top Ten Goals for Tips to Reach Your

the New Year Goals for the New
1. Spend more time with family Year
2. Lose weight
Many of us set new goals each year. Here
3. Manage debt are some tips to help you reach your goals
4. Save money for 2009.
5. Get a better job
1. Set a realistic goal. Keep it small and
6. Get fit simple.
7. Eat right
8. Laugh More 2. Write down your New Year’s goals and
keep this reminder where you can see
9. Drink less it.
10. Quit smoking
3. Make a plan to reach your goal.

“Cheers to a new year

and another chance
for us to get it right.”
~Oprah Winfrey

Games and Trivia

Sudoku Riddle
Fill in the missing numbers so every row, What kind of coat can only be put on when
column, and quadrant has the numbers 1 wet?
through 9.
Trivia
1. Find the link: rain – cap – curtain.

2. What relation is your sister’s son to your

daughter?

3. Complete with the correct color: Oil is

sometimes called “______________ gold”.

Check answers below.

3. black 2. her cousin Trivia: 1. shower

Riddle: a coat of paint

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