Volunteering at: Globalfest!

GlobalFest 2010 will be an explosive fireworks festival that will bring different countries together to compete against each other to produce a huge and spectacular display of fireworks! Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain will compete this year to try to produce the grandest choreographed display of fireworks, with an extra element- the compulsory musical piece,…

Managing the Manager

Always understand what kind of personality your manager has. If you do, you will be able to know what will impress them so that you can enhance your professional persona in order to advance a rung on the ladder of success. By becoming familiar with your manager’s whims, likes and dislikes, you will know what…

A Community That Will Not Falter

The cancer community has stayed strong these past few weeks as news of Ashley Kirilow’s fraud case was all over news stands. It’s been about a year now since I met Ashley and talked with her during which I believed to be an agonizing time for her, one she was going through almost alone. A…

Trip to Vancouver in Photos – Day 1

The first day of our trip. We drove past Banff under the cloudy sky. Then there was sunshine, chasing away all the greyness above us. We saw the Pacific Rail Way, which is one of the most important transportation railway systems in North America. After six hours of driving, we finally arrived our first destination, Kamloops, B.C. This…

Best Pages to Follow on Facebook

Want to be in the know? It’s easier than ever with Facebook, which has evolved into a great social media tool for businesses to share fantastic deals for shops, restaurants, events and more.  We also like Facebook because we can discover local, national and international new projects and innovative ideas. Here’s our list of the…

More about cabbages

Summer is the best time of year to fly off the rails a little. It’s so much less grounded than the other eight months of the year that the opportunity should not be lost. I started my summer in an airport. I was traveling home to Calgary. I love airports, unlike most people I tend…

Bored? Try having a bonfire!

At camp, a couple of friends and I bought some marshmallows and graham crackers and had a bonfire. Not only are bonfires a fun way to hang out with your friends, but also require a minimum amount of preparation. Take a look below to see my steps to having a great bonfire! 1) Gather some…

Free University!- Say What!?

Coming up soon is the deadline for your last chance for a shot at getting a quality international education at an awesome price- FREE. University education in Sweden has always been free for Swedes and international students alike but changes are coming soon and a fee will be introduced for students from outside of Europe.…

Bored? Get Up and Volunteer!

The summer is halfway over, and most people are looking for something to do. Why not go out and volunteer? It looks great on the resume, you get to meet new people, and there’s always food or t-shirts or something for volunteers! Click here and find all of the cool projects CYFC has for volunteers…