Last month, the very first European rabbit-hopping championships was held in Switzerland. Rabbit hopping is a sport for rabbits in which they hop over barriers, much like a horse show event. There are four levels ranging from easy to elite, with obstacles increasing in difficulty. Winners are judged based on time, number of cleared hurdles, and…
Do you love to express your opinion? How about winning prizes? On Nov 30, 2011, express your opinion about democracy. Whether you can vote or you’ve been influenced by the election process, this is your time to share your thoughts. Democracy is known as the “voice of the people.” You are a person, and your…
Do not think of blood red poppies, Do not think of forlorn crosses, Do not think of crying larks, Do not think of quarrelling foe. Think of those who gave up life, Think of those who dared death, Think of those husbands, sons and lovers lost, Think of those last hugs, goodbyes and kisses…
Last month, a carriage horse in New York City died near Central Park. Just a few days ago, I came across another news article of another carriage horse collapsing along with a video. This recurring news sparked great concern to me because I never truly thought about the effects on horses caused by pulling carriages. Yes, the…
With Remembrance Day on the horizon, Canadians are sporting poppies – as they do every year. However, there are many more ways to be active in remembering than you might think. In fact, this year Veterans Affairs Canada would like to see Canadians remembering the sacrifices made by our troops in many ways. Apart from…
This month, it was announced that the Canadian government would withdraw funding from the Canadian Environmental Network. This network helps to connect the federal government with Canadian citizens and environmental groups.
After Thanksgiving and Halloween comes the wonderful month of Movember, formerly known as November, according to Movember Canada. During this transitional month between fall and winter, men all over the world will be spotted more facial hair than usual as they band together for a worthy cause. Originally started in Australia, Movember (the combination of…
Calgary is a great city to live in. But there’s always room for improvement. If I had to list just three things to make it an even better place to live, I would suggest the following. First, what I notice in many neighbourhoods is a lack of interaction. Sure, you would know some of your…
I was reading through some blogs the other day and stumbled across this fascinating time lapse of progress after the Japan earthquake. A truly remarkable display of human ingenuity and spirit.
There is nothing more disappointing than hearing about an event that you would love to go to… and then finding out its over already! After missing out on some fantastic opportunities in Calgary, I began making sure that I stayed “in the loop” concerning all the exciting things happening in the city. Here are a…
What comes to mind when you think of child slavery? Sweatshops, right? That’s certainly how it was for me. But would it surprise you to know that almost half of the world’s chocolate is produced by child slaves? About 40 per cent of the world’s cocoa is produced in the farms of West Africa, particularly…
Clayoquot Sound is an area rich in biodiversity along the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
Have you ever gone to any UCity parties? UCity holds the best parties of the year open to 15-17 year olds or high school students. If you like to make new friends, dance to the latest music and have the time of your life- come to UCity. This recent theme was “glow in the dark” therefore…
If you have been following the news lately, you will probably have heard of a new phenomenon spreading across the globe by the name of Occupy Wall Street (OWS). Originally organized by a Canadian group known as Adbusters, the protests have spread from New York to various other cities in the US along with China,…
So we are all probably aware of the distracted driving legislation that was put into effect last month. However, many drivers have not yet taken it seriously. And what better reaction is there, but to make an excuse when a cop catches you red handed using a hand-held device while driving. Here are the top…