Canada Edition
Children's Day leads today's complete edition for Canada.
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A socialist holiday, observed with school events and the reminder that 30% of Lao children are stunted due to malnutrition. The day is both celebration and call to action, and the government uses it to promote child health and education.
The first day a Canadian goes outside and gets bitten by a mosquito is the day the fantasy of cottage country dies and the reality of cottage country begins. Bug spray is purchased. Screens are checked. The war has begun and it lasts until September.
The month begins. The summer is here. The holidays start. You breathe.
The school is out. The cottage is booked. The kids cheer. You leave.
The cone is chosen. The melting begins. The enjoyment is quick. You lick.
The lake is cold. The kids dive in. The adults hesitate. You watch.