The Latest on the Zika Virus Zika became a very familiar word to many people during the large outbreak of the virus in Brazil in 2015, when there were an estimated 440,000-1,300,000 people infected. The virus was frequently reported in the media as it spread throughout South America, Central America and the Caribbean and was […]
Films that Make Use Want to Travel – Part 1 I remember the first time I watched the classic film An American in Paris. The film’s idyllic portrayal of the City of Lights, with its quaint cafés, shops and streets, inspired in me a strong desire to one day visit this cosmopolitan gem in the […]
Measles and the International Traveller Measles is a highly contagious disease spread by a virus easily transmitted through the air. It was once a common disease in Canada during childhood. Before the introduction of the measles vaccine the disease caused an estimated 2.6 million deaths worldwide, and was a significant cause of disability. Measles is […]
Are You Road Trip Ready? The moment Henry Ford’s first Model T rolled off the assembly line, car culture captured America’s imagination. It was the ultimate symbol of freedom, as people could now travel across the continent in a way never before accessible to them. On the Road Again It wasn’t long before the lure […]
The grade 11&12 French immersion classes, Perspective Mondiale, from Charles Best Secondary returned from a recent trip to Senegal, Africa. The trip was planned with the intention to better our French skills and explore the Senegalese culture. We had several day trips arranged for our two week adventure. Some of the activities included assisting at […]