We’ve talked about year-end countdowns, and there are tons when it comes to pop culture, whether it be music, television, film, etc. I recently came across this video from DJ Earworm called, “United State of Pop 2009 (Blame It on the Pop),” which eliminates the need for me to pick a favourite song or video for…
Live from Vancouver, CBC Radio 3’s Grant Lawrence gave out the Bucky Awards last week. The full results can be found on the CBC Radio 3 site, but we’ve got a few highlights for you here. The first Bucky to be awarded was that for the Most Canadian Song. It went to Said the Whale,…
It’s that time of year again! Christmas is in the air. We all love our classic holiday songs, but there are some awesome remakes out there! “Last Christmas” is a song originally by the British pop duo, Wham. Have you ever heard the version by Crazy Frog? The video is funny, and I thought I’d…
“Practical Disasters” are disasters that have happened in the past, and may happen in the future. Obviously, I am not talking about a scenario like in the movie 2012. These are the disasters that people can survive, or at least try to. In this series of “Practical Disasters,” I will give you some tips of…
Ever since Our Lady Peace released their latest record Burn Burn, I was whittling away waiting for a tour announcement, and it’s finally arrived. You can’t see me, but I’m definitely dancing around the room, because this promises to not just be any tour. Just last week Our Lady Peace’s Canadian Tour, Clumsy and Spiritual…
…You know the ones with tails and fur? I’m talking about monkeys of course! If you’ve lived in Calgary long enough, chances are you’ve heard about Calgary Zoolights. If you have not gone yet, let me convince you (which is not going to be that hard). Over 1.5 million lights cover the Zoo in a…
It’s nearing that time of year again: Christmas, Hanukka, Kwanzaa, or whichever holiday you celebrate. Regardless of the holiday, there’s a good chance you’re planning on buying gifts for all the important people in your life. As an alternative to emptying your wallet this holiday season, try some of these ideas for original and heartfelt…
Very few of us appreciate the homework we receive throughout our time in school. While we’re trying to balance volunteering and sports and music and whatever other extra-curricular activities we may be involved in, homework just gets in the way of us having a life. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to just get rid of it?…
There was Make It on the first weekend of November, and Fairly Traded Market Day coming up on the last, well, how about something in-between? Behold, The Art Market! With over 200 professional artisans involved with this event, it’s no wonder why this is one of Calgary’s ‘premier art and craft sales’. So get a…
The Calgary Stamps are well on their way to defending that sought-after Grey Cup! They played the Edmonton Eskimos this past Sunday November 15th in the West Semifinal, and won 24-21 to advance to the Western final. Next in the way of the cup are the Saskatchewan Roughriders, who play Calgary in the West Final next…
Eva was born with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) – a genetic disease that affects 1 in 3600 Canadians, and which 1 in 25 Canadians carry the gene for. Tonight is the television premiere of 65_RedRoses, an award-winning documentary made about 23 year-old Eva’s battle with CF – a disease which affects several organs of the body,…
Following up with my last post, I thought it would be cool to share more of the TV show (Gillette: Drafted) Andrew is on with you. Below is his most recent episode. He interviewed Kardinal Offishall and Carl Robinson of the Toronto FC! Take a look below to see his newest episode! Click here to take a look…
In light of all the recent changes in regards to education, I thought I’d also mention this change as well. Alberta Education is changing its math curriculum next September (in 2010). Instead of students having to choose between two math courses, pure and applied, students now have three choices when transitioning into high school. In…
It’s Remembrance Day once again, and I’d like to draw some attention to a certain music video. Terry Kelly’s A Pittance of Time was released a few years ago, but I still like to look back on it around this time of year. It carries a strong message about Remembrance Day in today’s times—do we…
It is once again the time of the year to remember. Today is Remembrance day, so get out those poppies of yours and pay your respect to those who have sacrificed their life for our welfare. For those who don’t know about Remembrance Day, it is also called Poppy Day, Armistice Day or Veterans Day…