I used to consider 20 C chilly two years ago. That shouldn’t come as a surprise—for 12 years, I lived in Sudan, a country where summers can reach boiling temperatures of 50 C in the middle of July. I question how I survived those scorching temperatures, considering...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As the leaves fall off the trees and are carried away by the cold breeze, it can only mean one thing: Santa Claus is coming to town. This year, Edmonton has a bunch of fun and festive holiday activities happening across the...
The aurora, also known as the northern or southern lights, is a phenomenal natural light show that illuminates the night sky with vibrant colors and swirling patterns. In the northern hemisphere, it’s known as the aurora borealis, and in the southern hemisphere, it’s...
Superstitions: every culture in the world seems to have at least one. They are usually based on ancient tales and some have a questionable scientific basis, but superstitions have become so widespread that it’s hard to tell where many began. Superstitions,...
It’s February, and love is in the air. The combination of Valentine’s Day and the chilly weather creates a perfect combination for cozy board game nights. These board games for two can make for an enjoyable date night, whether you want to cooperate or compete with...
In my room, there is a shelf full of items from the past. It displays several Playstation 2 games that I have no way to play, but I hold on to because 15 years ago I enjoyed them. On the end, taking up the remainder of the shelf, sits a few funeral cards of the family...
The year is 2003. The location is a bar on the island of Fitzroy, Australia. Two men, Travis Garvone and Luke Slattery, met for a beer accompanied by quiet discussion. The two talked about fashion, of all things, but more so about how the mustache had fallen out of...
Winnipeg-based punk band Tunic has released their third album, Wrong Dream, and will be playing in Edmonton on May 26 as part of their North American tour. Singer and guitarist David Schellenberg said the album demonstrates some growth and maturity in their...
The cosmetic industry is huge. Fom make up, to skin care, to hair products, millions of products are sold every year. So it can be hard to know which brands are safest–for both our bodies and our planet. Some cosmetics, although generally safe, have even been “linked...
As new discoveries and breakthroughs are being made every year, science and modern medicine are advancing rapidly. However, medical practices weren’t always as sophisticated as today. In fact, many health conditions in the past were remedied with almost unimaginable...
