Why the summer solstice is the longest day of the year

June 20 marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s also called the summer solstice. That means there are more daylight hours to enjoy the sun, play outside or hang out at the beach. Up north in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, the sun will shine for nearly 20 hours, while some places in southern Ontario will get over 15 hours of sunlight.
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Struggling to find a job this summer? You aren’t alone

Finding a summer job isn’t always easy, and this year, it seems to be even harder. Statistics show that youth unemployment is the highest it has been in decades, not counting the COVID-19 pandemic. CBC Kids News hit the streets of Toronto, Ontario, to hear how the job hunt is going for kids and teens. Some are landing great gigs, but others are struggling because they don’t have work experience. Watch our video to hear what they had to say, and then take our poll and share your experience.