During the 67th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, Harper made Canada known on the world stage, with two of his actions each sending a statement. When asked to speak, Harper declined the offer, stating that he had nothing he wished to say to the Assembly at the time. In doing so,…
It’s been a long day at work; bosses yell, coworkers harass, workloads stress…being an adult is difficult. But the last straw is when that difficult child starts giving attitude. What can a parent do but spank the guff out of them? My parents are extremely diplomatic, as I have trained them well. However, many other…
Whew, can’t believe 2 weeks have gone by so fast! On the third last day we went on an hour trip for a medical outreach at Engikarat School and Community. The school is a boarding school, mostly guys, with only a tiny minority of girls, and the community is mostly composed of traditional Maasai tribes…
When I finally returned home this summer after seven weeks of being away, I found something rather surprising waiting for me. I suppose you could take it as a “welcome back” present from my mom. The object itself is actually rather commonplace- one of those solar flowers that moves its petals when exposed to sunlight…
Do you love Joss Whedon? Do you love Nathan Fillion? Felicia Day? Neil Patrick Harris?! And most of all…do you love musicals? Because on Tuesday, October 9, the 45-minute film will debut on The CW 9:00 PM Eastern Time (for those who live in Calgary that’s 8:00 for you!) Whedon, his two brothers and his…
5 years ago, a company was created which would change the way that games were viewed forever. By offering players who were both professional and casual a chance to show others their skills, this company managed to aid in the growth of an industry which was already big in some countries and make it big in…
If your looking for an amazing donut experience Jelly Modern Doughnuts is the place for you. With a wide selection of doughnuts, that change in availability from day to day, its impossible to get bored. Picking a favourite will also be an impossibility; some of mine include the s’more donut, which features homemade marshmallow, the…
If you read my music review for Magnolia Buckskin, you might be interested in this little interview! Here’s what Magnolia Buckskin member Natasha Platt had to say: Who are the members of the band, and how did you meet them? The band members are myself (Natasha), Kathy, Emily and Corry. Kathy teaches Grade 5/6, I…
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I have long hair. Very. Long. Hair. I have struggled with putting my hair up in a bun ever since elementary school – and finally I’ve found the answer – or answers. Maybe I’m just terrible with hair, or maybe I’m just slow when it comes to finding out about all these techniques, but nonetheless,…
Let’s start with some cultural literacy. What is Nuit blanche? First of all, it is French for ‘All-Nighter’ and is a cultural takeover in the given city in which it takes place. The ‘White Night’ has spread to countless major cities around the world including Canada’s own Montreal and Toronto as well as Europe’s Rome…
This article is the second of my series on oil. Read the first part here. America is having problems dealing with both their economy and their unquenchable thirst for oil, but what is Canada doing to use our natural resources and improve our economy? Canada has recently seen numerous waves of investment from many oil…
Poutine, the tasty dish comprised of french fries, gravy, and cheese curdsis known to some as “a heart attack on a plate” and to others as a joyous treat. Regardless of if your trying the dish for the first time or if you’ve tasted it on past trips to Quebec, the place to go to…
The NHL Lockout 2012-2013, possible the most ridiculous and unnecessary lockout of them all. Why? Because unlike other lockouts which was how players could be recognized more for their level of skill (i.e. higher paychecks), or owners trying to figure out new ways to do business, this one’s an ongoing conflict between the members of…
This July, rather than suffering at summer school or napping on a beach (wait – that did happen, too), I was part of a magical community called Shad Valley. (Sound familiar?) I’ve been hesitant to blog about my month at Shad – how do you fit all those miraculous experiences and incredible friendships into just…