Archive

The Mindful Bard – Heaven on Earth

DVD: Heaven on Earth Theatrical Release: 2008 DVD Release: 2009 Starring: Preity Zinta, Balinder Johal, Vansh Bhardwaj Director: Deepa Mehta A Hamilton Mehta Production in co-production with The National Film Board of Canada A Myth Within a Fable Within an Actuality ?The demon locks Chand up in his castle. It starts to rain for seven… Read more »

In Conversation With . . . The Fast Romantics

The Fast Romantics are a Calgary rock band whose style is one part British invasion, one part indie rock, and eight parts tight, infectious fervour. They recently put out a self-titled debut album (available on iTunes) and are currently touring Canada. Lyricist and lead singer Matthew Angus recently spoke with Wanda Waterman St. Louis; the… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Rendezvous with a Friend

I’m too cynical to use Facebook despite the recent pressure on the company by Canada’s privacy commissioner. I can’t see the value in Twitter. Who gives a damn about what You’re doing as You’re doing it? I never texted and frankly can’t be bothered learning. Cripes, I’m starting to sound like that old codger Andy… Read more »

AUSU This Month – Annual AGM Held; Media Committee Started

Annual AGM Held As you probably already know from the AGM Report put out by the Voice, AUSU held its annual general meeting on March 23, 2009. In that meeting a number of important revisions to the definitions of AUSU membership occurred, to make sure that the Councillors you elect are able to represent you… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: Homophobia still rampant in Canada’s high schools – In Foreign News: US tax would target sugary drinks

At Home: Homophobia still rampant in Canada’s high schools Gay and lesbian rights may be gaining ground in the mainstream, but Canada’s high schools are still rampant with homophobic attacks. That’s the word from Catherine Taylor, a professor of education and communications at the University of Winnipeg. Professor Taylor is part of a team conducting… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Odd Attractions

Most people are familiar with the standard fare at amusement parks: roller coasters, Ferris wheels, and hotdogs. But the realm of possibilities is much, much bigger than that, as this week’s look at unique amusement parks shows. Wizarding World of Harry Potter It was only a matter of time before the popular Harry Potter franchise… Read more »