Mixed rinks
It was recently announced that the Edmonton Oilers would be welcoming a new skating coach into their fold: Olympic figure skating champion David Pelletier.
The (foot)ball’s in our court
On September 12, Vikings running-back Adrian Peterson was charged with child abuse. The victim in his alleged abuse was Peterson’s four-year-old son, who he had allegedly struck repeatedly with a branch from a tree.
Dim weekend, brighter future
The men’s and women’s soccer teams played to some unfortunate results this past weekend. Both squads suffered hard-fought losses against Kwantlen on Saturday before gearing up for games against Quest.
New-look: Canucks can do no worse
With no time for reminiscing, the Vancouver Canucks are looking optimistically to the future and hoping to regain some prowess within the Western Conference.
Don’t waste time
I once heard that he who says he knows everything knows nothing. Knowledge encompasses a breadth of information that, without the appropriate cognitive discipline, cannot properly be applied.
Getting away with murder
Having worked in a law firm previously, I have been intrigued by criminal law; in particular, the evidence put before the courts by way of the witnesses who were present at the crime scene, and the police investigation.
Raw food and nudity
Toronto-based restaurant, Naked Sushi has brought—the somewhat traditional and somewhat taboo dining experience—nyotaimori to Vancouver.
Don’t objectify me because I’m beautiful
In film, television, and even music, many in the spotlight are hired based partially on their physical appearance. If the person you’re watching on screen is considered fat, skinny, short, or tall, their presence is likely placed there intentionally.
Robbed by karma
Rob Ford—from the moment his crack-smoking images surfaced, to the outrageous sound bytes heard across the nation, to the jaywalking incident—has been a larger than life character.
A divided, but still united, kingdom
A historic referendum on the future of Scotland took place last week, and Scots rejected the idea of forming their own country, opting to stay within the United Kingdom.