Reading Aloud and the Power of Books for Youth
The speaker argues that books influence youth for both good and evil, emphasizing imagination as essential to education. Reading expands experience, fosters empathy, and can unite groups, with librarians promoting the practice. The aim of Young Canada’s Book Week is to broaden access to quality books for all ages.
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Frightened mother bird and her chick behavior observed
Scientists report that when frightened the common gulls brood with the chick between her legs while fishermen note herrings in the area. The observation highlights bird nesting habits and predator avoidance among coastal species.
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Atomic plans for Manitoba outlined by premier
Premier Roblin described federal plans for an atomic energy research centre in Manitoba as a major step to expand western Canada science. The facility would use a natural uranium heavy water reactor and create jobs, equipment capacity, and long term research links with the University. The project aims for peaceful nuclear power and potential portable plants, with site surveys in the coming months and a target to select a site next year.
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University of Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee wraps with community outreach
The Golden Jubilee events conclude with a late October rollout of 40 university days across Saskatchewan centers showing the Jubilee film Saskatchewan Our University. Bert McKenzie of Regina leads the community program promoting university outreach through local committees and meetings, with centers and dates to be announced next month.
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