Current Events
The following headlines made up the current events portion of today’s classes:
- The Opposition parties are calling for a full inquiry into the Bernier Affair after it was revealed that he left classified documents at this girlfriend, Julie Couillard’s apartment. There are concerns that the scandal will effect information shared with the Canadian government by our allies. The Opposition wants an RCMP investigation.
- Prime Minister Harper is traveling to Italy for new meetings with government officials after meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, a meeting that discussed trade relationships and Canada’s commitment to the environment.
- The B.C. Supreme court has ruled that the Federal government closure of a Vancouver safe injection site is unconstitutional. The ruling will keep the site open for at least another year. The Federal government has not decided if they will challenge the ruling, which breaks Canadian laws on drug possession.
- Taylor Fuchs from White City, Saskatchewan. Was named top male model in the world by Forbes magazine. He is the symbol of the modern metrosexual male.
- Court in Northern France founded Michel Forniret guilty of murder and sexual assualt. His wife Monique Olivier was also convicted of involvement in the rape and murder of at least five girls. The couple received life in prison for their crimes.
- Week old baby place for sale on Craigslist in B.C. for $10,000. The parents were arrested and baby removed from the home. A grandmother looking at the site made the discovery and called police.
- Ehud Olmert, Prime Minister of Israel was called on to step down by his defense minister and leader of the Labour Party, Ehud Barak. Olmert was implicated in accepting cash filled envelopes in testimony during an investigation.
Period One: History 30
Following the current events the class returned to room 105 for their final day to work on the Forces of Nationalism assignment. The completed, typed assignment is due at the start of tomorrow’s class.
Period Two: History 20
The class began by writing their Cold War Conflict jigsaw review quiz. The class then viewed and discussed the day’s current events and time was given to complete the questions on the Korean War from Yesterday. The questions were then taken up before the end of the period.
Period Three: History 20/Band
The class began by wiritng their Detente and Resistance jigsaw review quiz. The class then received the end of the Cold War PowerPoint presentation and the accompanying viewing guide.
Period Four: History 30
Following the current events the class returned to room 105 for their final day to work on the Forces of Nationalism assignment. The completed, typed assignment is due at the start of tomorrow’s class.
Period Five: History 10
The five of the eight members of class who were away yesterday wrote their unit three exam today.
