If anything could make Stephen Harper seem warm and fuzzy, it’s a pair of baby panda bears. Embarking on a five-day voyage to China, Canada’s conservative main man sealed a deal with “panda diplomacy,” a term used in a Globe and Mail article. Beyond their cuteness, these pandas are a sign of progress in the political…
Edvard Grieg was a brilliant Norwegian composer and pianist, recognized most famously for his Piano Concerto in A Minor.
This photo was taken in Banff on the weekend. It displays the beauty of the Rocky Mountains as the sun gracefully sets over the horizon.
Today I’m going to talk about one of the most popular, influential and well-known sport teams in Calgary. That’s right, I’m talking about the Calgary Vipers. Now the fact that my first sentence is very ironic is sad because it displays a lack of awareness for Calgary’s very own baseball team. Many Calgarians know every…
A larger-than-life book adaptation of a beloved classic, Moby Dick, was recreated for the first time in Canada. Calgary Opera shines in this nautical tale, combining a humongous whale of a tale with an impressive nautical set.
Youth flocked to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and took over this performance. Why? Because it was Tchaikovsky on the program!
blogs.telegraph.co.uk/ A huge part of Chinese New Year, for me, are the lights. The crackle and boom of fireworks were ubiquitous during the 15 days of celebration – even before that. Lanterns and dazzling lights take over the streets. Every year, when the huge countdown clock on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala reaches…
Junior high students usually assume all the “high schoolers” get the big awards. And sadly, sometimes that’s true.
But what students may not realize is that being older isn’t a large factor for most of these awards.
This week I went shopping downtown – yes, in the freezing cold – and I found a really neat little clothing store on 17th avenue right by Bernard Callebaut called Blame Betty. The moment you walk into the store you immediately notice the unique edgy vintage-y atmosphere that you don’t find in shops the mall. There was a…
For those of us in Grade 12, the coming days are a harbinger of stress and hours of studying – diploma exams are here. Worth 50%, these 2-3 hour multiple choice and/or essay exams are often the deciding factor when it comes to things like passing and failing a course; getting into the university of…
The Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts is presenting National Geographic LIVE! This event showcases fascinating and incredible speakers- National Geographic explorers, adventurers, photographers and scientists that have their journeys captured. Breath-taking and beautiful images and videos will allow YOU to become enveloped into our amazing and natural world, as each speaker shares their National…
With Youth Week Calgary coming up in just a few months, it’s apparent that a lot of people aren’t fully aware of what Youth Week actually is. Never fear though, I think I have the answers. Youth Week is an event that is celebrated worldwide as a week for youth to come out and enjoy…
So you may or may not have heard, but it’s time to start submitting your nominations for the 2012 ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards (YODA). The goal is to nominate Calgary’s remarkable youth for their extraordinary achievements, passion and dedication to the community. Watch this video for exciting details: [youtube dTfLatWuaq0] Every year we receive piles…
There’s been a lot of buzz about Junior Achievement Companies lately. For those of you who haven’t heard, Junior Achievement is an organization which provides high school entrepreneurs with a chance to create their own company, and learn everything about a fully functioning business in a hands-on way. About the product: Tired of disposable heat-packs for gloves that must…
In 2011, Youth Central had plenty of amazing volunteers contribute their time and talents to the community. Whether you helped out at Between Friends Camp for Children with Disabilities or Inn From the Cold, joined the Mayor’s Youth Council or blogged with Youth Are Awesome, whether you completed one volunteer hour or 628 – no…