Category: Web Exclusives

12 Jun, 2018

A&W Canada to eliminate plastic straws by end of year

By Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor A&W Canada recently announced it’s aim to be first North American restaurant chain to eliminate plastic straws by the end of the year. The company is doing so...

Arts / Web Exclusives

11 Jun, 2018

Five festivals to get you out of your house this summer

By Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor Vegfest Calgary: Beets, Beats, and Beers Attention vegans, vegetarians, veg-curious folk and lovers of food! On June 16th, Vegfest Calgary returns with an immersive vegan experience. The festival has...

News / Web Exclusives

2 Jun, 2018

Learn about Canada’s budding marijuana industry in new MRU courses

Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor Three non-credit online courses about Canada’s marijuana industry are set to begin this September. Registration for the courses opens for students June 11. They will cost $1,500 and are run...

Arts / Web Exclusives

2 May, 2018

Calgary Folk Music Festival making efforts to recognize Indigenous land and culture

Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor Now in it’s 39th year, Calgary Folk Music Festival is developing new ideas for recognizing Indigenous land and history in the future. The plan is early in the works and...

Features / News / Web Exclusives

29 Apr, 2018

What to know before your international experience

By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor This spring semester, 114 students are attending field schools in China, Ghana, Guatemala, Hawaii, India, Norway, and Sri Lanka. Approximately 10 students are participating in international work placements and...

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20 Apr, 2018

Producer and director Brent Hodge on Freaks and Geeks documentary to be screened at CUFF

By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor It’s generally accepted that high school sucks. What a lot of us have in common, is that we got through it. Freaks and Geeks puts a window to the...