History happening today

September 19 2011

A motorcyclist was hit and pinned underneath a car. Other motorists stopped their vehicles and lifted up the car and freed the injured motorcyclist. The car blew up and the motorcyclist has other motorists to thank for saving his life.

The number of women developing cervical cancer is increasing especially in Edmonton, Alberta. It is recommended that women are scanned to try to catch the disease earlier so treatments will be more effective.

Hurricane Maria hit the east cost of Canada with high winds and rain. Especially the Avalon Peninsula of New found land was hardest hit.

9/11 was a series of 4 passenger jets, 2 went into the twin towers in New York, one into a field by Pennsylvania and one into the pentagon in Washington. This September marked the 10th anniversary of these tragedies and people gathered to mourn the event and the loss of lives

2 memorials now stand in the place where the twin towers were. spotlights and a light show marked the occasion "tribute in life". The Taliban/ Alquaida although the leader of the terrorist attack Bin Laden was captured and killed this year are still threatening a terrorist attack. Security especially at airports is being increased. As they have a new leader in place who threatens more terrorists attacks. President of US honors fallen victims of attack by encouraging others to remember this day as one to help others. Stephen Harper PM of Canada marked the anniversary of the death of 24 Canadians who were killed in the 9/11 attacks.

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History happening today

September 16, 2011

-September 7th a 3 year old boy was abducted from his home while he was sleeping in Spar wood, BC. He was missing 4 days and was returned unharmed. His captor was arrested and is being assessed.
- On the 10th anniversary if 9/11 people gathered in memory of the 2977 people that died and the 6,000 that were injured in the 9/11 terrorist attack.the economic crisis that the U.S is going through has its roots in the 9/11 attack some people believe
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Continued HHT from May 24

• Young sovereignists are trying to pump life into their faltering cause by launching a book to promote Quebec's independence.
• Jeff Stoughton and team Canada won gold at the Ford World Mens Curling Championships on Sunday beating Scotland.
• Pakistani commando's regained control of a naval base Monday, from a team of Taliban militants.
• A heavy gun battle erupted between Yemeni's President Ali Abdullah Saleh's security forces and fighters from Yemen's most powerful tribe which defected to the opposition.
  

HHT May 24 2011

• Authorities in the southwest Missouri city of Joplin are starting to assess damage done by a massive tornado that killed over 115 people on the weekend. It is the worst tornado to have hit the US in 60 years. Recovery efforts continue today amidst unsettled weather i.e rain, hail, high winds and the possibility of more tornadoes.
  
• A new study indicates that autistic people see and understand symmetry better than those
  without autism.
• An animal thought to be part timber wolf has been stalking Bowen Island just off the coast of Vancouver for about 6 months-praying mainly on dogs and cats.
• Map of Indus Vally-Due Thursday
  
• Map of modern India-Due Friday
• Crossword and Word search-Due Friday
  

HHT Monday, May 16

HHT

- Dikes by Portage la Prairie were cut creating a controlled breach. Only 4 houses have been affected by the breach. Farmers are unhappy with temporary accommodations.

- Two men fell into Assiniboine River at Winnipeg while boating. One man has drowned and another man is facing charges.

- 65th Anniversary in Israel was disastrous. 25 people were killed and 28 people were injured.

- Bin Laden supporters were protesting against Americans.

- Play Station is back in Business and Sony will try and improve there security system.

- Four Canadian soldiers were injured when their helicopter crashed in Afghanistan.

- Mr.Hartman is engaged!!!!

- On May 12 Manitoba celebrated its 141st birthday.

- Assiniboine River is expected to crest between today and Wednesday in Brandon.

-NHL Playoffs are now in semi-finals.

- Finland won the World Championship in Hockey.

- Manitobans are starting to receive their MPI cheques.

Monday May 9th

HHT

• The Flood: City of Brandon declared a state of emergency yesterday due to flooding of the Assiniboine River which rose 1/2 meter since Friday.
  
• Homes in the area of the river have been ordered to evacuate, businesses have been forced to move, Kirkaldy school is closed (school at BU). A man was driving on Grand Valley Road when his vehicle stalled and he had to be rescued. He is in hospital and there is talk that he may be charged because the road was closed. The army has been called in to help raise the level of existing sandbags and to create new barriers to try to prevent overland flooding. OLCS will not be going swimming at the Sportsplex until further notice due to flooding.
• Measles are on the rise due to people not getting the vaccine.
• A plane crashed in Indonesia, at least 15 lives were lost. Safety concerns are possible cause.
• Fossilized ant- size of humming bird enlarger similar to European species was discovered recently in N.A.
• OLCS students painted a mural last week with the help of the artist the school. Allison Moore. It turned out exceptionally well!
• 3000 homes were evacuated in Quebec due to the Richeleu River.
• Egypt-Christians and Muslims are clashing. The army has been called in to help settle!
• In Pakistan authorities are refusing to allow Bin Ladin's wives to be interviewed.
• Rita Chretien was found in Nevada after 7 weeks in a vehicle. Her husband is still missing.
  

HHT Tuesday, May 3

• Obama announced to the world that U.S. Troops stormed a compound in Pakistan. A firefight broke out and Osama Bin Ladin, the mastermind behind 9-11 attacks was killed.
• A major spring storm hit SW MB closing highways for many hours and increasing flood waters.

• April 29, OLCS gr 6-8 participated in" Student Vote." Results were as follows:
  

Conservative 15
NDP 10
Green 9
Liberal 0
Resulting in a Conservative win.

• Prince William marries Kate Middleton. Many OLCS students and staff watched this historical event along with 2 billion people worldwide.
• May 2, Canadians went to the polls to elect Canada's new Federal Government. A conservative majority was elected with Stephen Harper as Prime Minister. The NDP is now the official opposition with over 100 seats. Green Party won their first ever seat
• Assiniboine River will crest soon.
• Playstation Network has been down for 3 weeks. The hackers can access credit card info. As a result, people are canceling credit cards
• 2 weeks ago Kohen helped sand-bag at Cherry Point.