The Conscious Consumer – Part II

  In Canada, consumers spend over $1.6 trillion each year on their purchases. In all of North America, we spend $26.4 trillion per year. That’s a pretty big economy! And to help you(th) navigate it, I’ve put together a short guide and set of resources. This is a three-part series featuring 7 areas of consumerism…

Do we have what it takes to be the best?

Here are some of the results of this year’s Best of Calgary poll, as provided by Fast Forward Weekly. Best new trend: Cycling / Bike commuting Mayor Naheed Nenshi Civic engagement Worst new trend: Jeggings Hipsters Dubstep Best place to waste an entire day Prince’s Island Park 17th Avenue S.W. The Ship & Anchor Best…

A Calgarian Collaboration between Hip Hop and Pop

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…

Rock the Change – This Friday!

Why not start off your weekend with something fun and for a cause? Rock the Change, presented by Freshflow Event Management and World Vision, is a free concert that is ‘celebrating Calgary students’ battle against global hunger’ through through 30 Hour Famine. Not only will there be live music but also intense break dancing battles to see…