Human stories stand at the core of holy books
by Jesse Hove Faith Columnist The Bible has historically been a powerful, yet tricky book. Some argue it is the cause of countless wars. Others say reading it gives them a sense of peace...
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Local caterer provides delicious job training for newcomers
by Asha Siad The Reflector In the basement of an old church, a diverse group of women cook dishes from all over the world. The room is packed with ingredients and kitchen appliances that...
From cerebral facts to visceral faith
by Jesse Hove Faith Columnist In the summer of 1963, 250,000 people showed up at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to hear Martin Luther King Jr. speak. No invitations were sent out, and...
Eco conference is step toward ‘tipping point
by Catherine Szabo An indication of how hyperaware we are about the environment is evident with words like “green-washing” creeping into our language. But Mario Trono, an English professor at Mount Royal University, still doesn’t think we’re at the tipping point yet. Trono...
King Don Juan rises from the streets
With his feet firmly on the streets of Calgary and his eyes to the sky, local rap artist Juan “King Don Juan” Ramirez always knew he wanted to spend his life making music. Ramirez...
Sled Island: Men of many moustaches, little clothing
Add together six moustaches, three Israeli men, three Calgary shows, and you’ve got Tel Aviv’s Monotonix plus Calgary’s Sled Island festival. Doesn’t seem proportionate? Take drummer “Bonanza” Haggai Fershtman’s word for it. If he...
