With just over 6000 cases of Coronavirus in Alberta and economic stresses continuing to multiply, Calgarians are realizing more than ever that they have a vote with their dollar. In light of the novel situation, Canadians and people across the world are all experiencing, the importance and impact of local businesses and institutions has become…
Around 2 am this morning, a gunman opened fire on clubgoers of Pulse, a queer nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The hate crime resulted in the loss of 50 lives and 53 more injured and hospitalized. This tragic and horrific event marks the largest mass shooting in U.S. history. With so many mourning the loss of innocent lives…
Why is it that I was born in a safe country, embraced by my parent’s loving arms While another like me was born and soon abandoned in a dirty orphanage? What was the difference between him and I? Why is it that I had the privilege to scamper my beautiful streets, wildly laughing and carefree,…
I’m going to be brutally honest here: I haven’t changed my Facebook profile picture to “support France and the people of Paris” and I have no intentions of doing so. Instead, when I logged into Facebook on Saturday night after a few days of being away and I was met with a newsfeed of 90% red,…
I had the great fortune of speaking with our blogger of the month Emily Donville, over Starbucks and a gelato, about her experience and on Youth Are Awesome and her journey as an individual in her own life. So without further ado ladies and gentlemen presenting our talented and diligent blogger, Emily Donville! What does blogging…
A week ago I was privileged to be able to meet with the designer of 6streets, Andy Nguyen, and talk about his story. I can say without hesitation that Andy is one of the most down-to-earth and inspirational individuals I have interviewed and perhaps met till this day. So how did Andy Nguyen become who he…
1 out of every 5 Canadians will personally experience a mental health illness in their lifetime. That amounts to 20% of the population – a whole lot of people! Stigma or discrimination attached to mental illnesses presents a serious barrier, not only to diagnosis and treatment but also to acceptance in the community. There’s stigma surrounding mental health,…
Although every individual has family or parents they can be close to or form a tightly knit bond, we still need a friend to share feelings with. As individuals, we need best friends that will always be with us; someone that will be with us with no strings attached, no expectations, and just support and…
We all know by now that supporting somebody else is not only important but extremely beneficial as a whole, right? Well, there are times when people can’t seem to understand that there’s figuratively no “I” in “team,” “teamwork,” “support,” “help others,” and “FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, HELP THEM!!!” Let’s analyze that as I take…
We all have the times where our defenses crumble; we feel hopeless and even melancholic. Sometimes, it is a feeling of betrayal. It could be a surge of realizing how irresponsible we are. This might possibly be when we think we are “useless” and have fallen behind in really doing our best to activate our…
On Saturday, June 1st, the Alberta Cancer Foundation hosted the Underwear Affair, which was a walk/run for any cancer below the waist thus the term “under” wear affair. I personally thought this was extremely creative! Over 1000 people attended to “Uncover the Cure for Cancer” and all attended in some sort of undergarment. Their costumes…
Never once did anyone tell me I could not achieve. Never once did anyone tell me I would not make it…so why the hesitation? Was it the deceiving negative remarks or dead energy around me? Or was it the fear of failing…? Today I am going to share a story with you, that a lot…
Everyday superheros don’t wear capes or spandex, but they still manage to save the day – be it from cancer, boredom, or pollution. We all have those people in our lives who are so passionate and amazing at what they do – that someone should really give them an award! (Or maybe that person is…
Do you know someone who is actively involved in the arts? They could be dancing for charity events, singing for a fundraiser or being an inspirational speaker. Or do you know someone involved in sports?