[youtube Fue4uQufBKo] Recently I had the privilege of taking part in the 30 Hour Famine at my church, and I can tell you that not consuming anything solid for 30 hours is not a pleasant thing to experience. I decided to take part in this event because I felt the need to support a starving…
Local hip hop artist Dan Bennett, more commonly recognized as Transit, has recently produced a single with acclaimed Calgarian songwriter Jann Arden. Fittingly, the name of the single is called “Calgary.” The song represents the music scene in the city of Calgary, showing that “we are not all cowboys” and that this city is more…
Highlighting two cultures, China and Canada, and two fantastic dance companies, Wen Wei Dance and The Beijing Modern Dance Company, Under the Skin brings dancers from Canada and China to explore the questions of personal identity, culture, and gender roles. Through the invigorating and abstract movements of dance, the powerful and expressive dancers reveal that…
What are the perks of being of legal age? Other than the “partying” privileges and whatnot? VOTING! That’s right. Who’s excited for the election on May 2? And this is the big one, it’s the one that determines who the new Prime Minister is. This is the first time Canada has ever experienced a non-confidence…
Normally, I’m not one to fall for what I deem to be patriotic propaganda rubbish, however, in this case I’ll make an exception. Today’s Video of the Day is about Canada, and O Canada indeed; it even brought a little tear to my eye. [youtube bV_041oYDjg]
Although I live in Canada and am proud of it, I rarely think about our Arctic North, which is actually a large part of our Canadian identity. I really like this video because of the beautiful footage of the people and lifestyle in the north, as well as its beautiful “Sun.” It features a song…
It’s as if the entire world is scrambling to reorder itself as Egypt’s “revolution” seems to have made some sort of difference for now. Uprisings have been reported around the world with varying degrees of failure. However, it seems regarding Libya, there is a real concern in the world that Gaddafi may be the next…
Well no, it didn’t. But in the near future that statement could become reality and your internet bill could skyrocket through the roof. Canada’s Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has passed about two days ago a bill that would require all internet service providers (ISPs) to not only charge a flat start-up fee for their…
The Glenbow Museum is simply one of the best places to visit in Calgary, and I’m not saying this just because I’m currently pursuing a History degree or because I am an amateur artist, but because there is always something amazing for everyone in one of the many exhibits at the Glenbow Museum. The Glenbow…
Now that the Quran burning-ruckus has subsided, everyone can go back to living their lives, especially us Canadians. Because nothing racy EVER happens in Canada, for no where is more tolerant in the world than Canada. So then is the following event just a misunderstanding, or just the tip of the iceburg? Nathan Rehburg, a…
… in CANADIAN POLITICS that is (sorry if you were expecting something else.) Nenshi is the new mayor of Calgary as anyone keeping an eye on local news should know. Harvard graduate, business owner and Muslim, Nenshi targeted the young, the intelligent and those who wanted a gust of fresh air over the city. For…
[youtube BRI-A3vakVg] This was a very popular commercial made for Molson Canada a few years ago. After watching it people would videotape it, watch it over again, and even show it to their friends in the US. Canada is constantly stereotyped country. People say we “live in igloos, have pet polar bears and drink maple…
Hey YAA-Universe, this is Phung-Bot and I’m currently in Washington, DC. I’ve traveled here as part of a cross cultural exchange titled – Volunteerism: United We Stand. There are 100 countries being represented and yours truly is representing Canada. Washington, DC is fantastic! It’s so clean and there is so much to do. I arrived…
I woke up Monday morning to the phone ringing, my mother wanted to know if I wanted to go find the Olympic Torch with her and build up some Olympic spirit. I’m pretty sure my exact words were, “I’m not doing anything else today, I guess I’ll join you on your adventure.” We called up…