Lifestyle

Participants from across the city will compete throughout February for the title of Calgary’s Best Hot Chocolate in the seventh annual YYC Hot Chocolate Fest. Shelley Fink, the owner of TotaliTea, said she’s been participating for the last four years largely because of the support the festival gives to a …

LEGO enthusiasts of all ages showed off their complex creations on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the 12th annual Silver Springs LEGO Competition. “I try to make it [the Silver Springs competition] a big deal because it is the community in which we live, and I always want my children to …

The Canmore Winter Carnival is happening next month and will be full of fun winter-themed adventures for children and adults alike. “It’s designed to give some respite from the winter blues,” said event coordinator Nancy Ruiz. “Be prepared to have a lot going on.” During the first two weekends of …

hile parts of the country can’t get access to clean drinking water, wealthy hippies are paying up to $37 for 2.5 gallons of “raw” untreated water. Their reasoning for paying such a premium is that the existing water supply has added chemicals and is lacking in naturally occurring minerals that …

  algary Nude Recreation’s plans for an evening of riding waterslides and braving wave pools in their birthday suits were cancelled by the city. “Come play in a water park! What better way is there to escape the cold,” the event page says on meetup.com The event was planned to …

A recent arrival on the ski scene, 93 North Skis, has combined craftsmanship and engineering to produce Canmore manufactured and designed skis that are hand-made and expertly tested. Sam McEwan and Max Flowerday, previously engineers from Calgary, decided to up and quit their stable careers to pursue their passion for …

The winter season sees extreme cold hitting Calgary, but there are lots of resources to help Calgarians deal with the weather. “Winter storms have the potential to disrupt power to your home and community, and have the potential to affect your plans,” according to the City of Calgary website. “It’s …

We’re approaching the treacherous one-month-after-New-Years mark, when resolve to keep resolutions wears thin, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In an article published by The New York Times, Jen A. Miller wrote that New Year’s resolutions should be SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. “Your resolution should …

The holiday season is a time when people come together, friends host ugly-sweater parties and family steps back up the priority ladder. However, it can also be a time of extreme loneliness for some. Loneliness can be heightened for those who return home to family and feel like they were …

Flu season is here and although health practitioners urge people to get vaccinated, many people don’t see the point. Brian Bestard, a plumbing student at SAIT, said he hasn’t received a flu shot. He said he thinks there isn’t much of a reason to if you’re a generally healthy person. …

The Calgary Food Bank continues to battle food insecurity amongst Calgarians. With this issue, people give up meals to pay for things like childcare, rent, medical needs, education, and more. However, with more than five programs, organizations, and events there are a handful of ways to make donations. The food …

Zoolights at the Calgary Zoo is lighting up the night with 1.5 million Christmas lights, until Saturday, Jan. 6. The event includes seven weeks of family-friendly activities that promote wildlife conservation. There will be classic activities like ice skating as well as brand new ones special to this year. For …

When it comes to succeeding in school, self-esteem and self-confidence play a big role. Self-esteem refers to the value given to one’s self, while self-confidence is a learnable skill or ability. Counter-intuitively, one can have confidence without believing in the inherent value of oneself. Likewise one can believe they are …

Dark Table is a restaurant that opened its doors on Monday, Oct. 18 and serves high-class meals to diners in complete darkness, served by blind waiters. This concept seriously intrigued me, so I knew I wanted to write a story about it for The Weal. I did some research on …

Religion can be an obstacle to some post-secondary students, as religious obligations can conflict with studying and finding time to socialize with friends. Jehan Kadry, a SAIT graduate, identifies as a Muslim, and she struggles with trying to balance it all. She said when she was younger she was not …

Calgary ParaCon was held in the Globe Cinema on Nov. 4 and Nov. 5 with two full days of seminars with supernatural investigators, psychics and mediums. Johanna Lane, a self-proclaimed open-minded sceptic, organized the event. “It’s interesting and these people are so passionate about it, so it’s really cool to …

Calgary Expo grew in popularity so much, it can support not one, but two events filled with nerdy goods and shopping opportunities. Aside from the main convention that takes place every spring, there is also an annual Calgary Expo Holiday Market, self advertised as a festive shopping extravaganza for nerdy …

Money management during school can be a challenge, making a plan to bring in a bit of extra cash is always a pleasant experience. While most students have part-time jobs and budget their income to get through college, some manage to find an out-of-the-ordinary way to bring in extra earnings. …

During the past few weeks, the hashtag #MeToo has been circulating as a symbol of solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Danielle Jacklin, a Calgarian who shared her story of experiencing sexual violence, said she empathises with others who have as well. “As someone who has said ‘me too,’ I …

With autumn comes the return of the popular pumpkin spice latte (PSL), a seasonal drink that is often mocked for those who show excitement. Over the years, the demand for pumpkin spice-anything seemed to start a lifestyle trend, with new creations introduced like flavoured breakfast options, various desserts, as well …