Get ready to grade! The Calgary Foundation invites you to HAVE YOUR SAY by taking the quick and simple survey that measures Calgary’s quality of life. Add your voice and pass the survey link on to spark discussion, encourage connections and inspire action! Survey closes JULY 23. Results are published in Calgary Herald Oct 4.…
Whether you live in Calgary or anywhere in Canada, get ready for a good tan as weather reports predict a warmer summer for all Canadians. It became official as the Environmental Canada predicted “warmer-than-usual summer for almost every part of Canada.” If you plan on hitting the beaches or train in the sun, be sure to…
With only days left from the Stanley Cup decision, fans across the country wait anxiously for the historic moment! For Vancouver fans, bringing the cup would mean first time win since 1970. On the other side, Boston fans have been waiting for the cup since the Bobby Orr era! Be sure to tune in and…
The headlines are haunting. An 18-year-old student with a bright future is now dead. Eric Leighton from Mother Teresa Catholic High School was in the twelfth grade and scheduled to attend prom last night (Thursday night). Yet now he is fated to be remembered by a devastating tragedy and through a lonesome memorial. Based on the latest…
I don’t know about you guys, but ever since I learned about Climate Change and Global Warming, I have been hyper aware of climate disasters and have wondered, is it all connected? To me it seems very odd that some of the world’s deadliest and extreme disasters have all happened in the last five years,…
The first clip is of Evan Longoria saving a reporter from being hit by a baseball. Here he displays amazing (unbelievable) reaction time and hand-eye coordination. [youtube V6Ig3_Agass] The second clip is of a reporter who makes a backwards half court shot without even knowing it. [youtube u9C8tkJNt8Q] And the last clip was what the…
This is a photo I took during my internship with Metro Calgary in 2009.
So, the Conservatives won a majority in the latest Federal Election. What do you think about it? For me, one of the most troubling things about Harper is that he is willing to let internet companies limit customers’ “usage.” You know that stupid fee you have to pay on your phone if you want access…
[youtube VL3v6_29oz0] It seems the election has finally ended. The results were somewhat surprising. The Conservatives emerged victorious with a majority of 167 seats in the House of Commons. The NDP gained an exceptional 102 seats as well, breaking historic records. The Liberals and the Bloc both collapsed dramatically. The sum of seats for these…
May 2nd was an important time in Canada. It was either the repeat of the Conservatives, or a change in government. As I stepped up to the polling booth, I returned to the ballot box in five seconds (or so) and was greeted by “wow, you were fast.” You see, I knew who I wanted…
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How often do you sit down to ponder what you love about culture in Calgary? Well most people never dwell on the subject at all, but on Oct. 3 and 4, 2010, 100 Calgarians gathered to do just that. The group of panelists itself was very diverse, ranging from authors, poets, singers, playwrights, filmmakers and…
Did you know that democracy doesn’t really work when you don’t vote? On May 2, it’s your chance to take a stand by simply crossing a small X on a paper. Check out elections.ca for your polling station and don’t forget to vote. There are millions of young people all around the world who long…
One of the few debates that I actually watched this election: [youtube jGYE2d4LJ5M] The Federal Election is within a week. It is actually on May 2! I am quite excited to vote in my first election. However, I must confess that I have not been following the election as tightly as I usually do. The…