At Home: Angry Birds An app came to life recently as angry birds descended upon a Winnipeg neighbourhood, alarming residents and even affecting the delivery of the mail. There were no pigs or space goggles involved, but experts think the attackers may have been protecting their eggs?just like the birds in the popular game. As… Read more »
Summer is in full swing. How will you be spending your holidays? At the beach? Sightseeing in the city? Or just curled up with a cold drink and a good novel? Here at The Voice we’ll be taking a brief break, too, while we refocus, recharge, and get ready for the next step for The… Read more »
Headed out to the cottage? While spending the weekend a little closer to nature is a great thing, nature’s often overlooked when we carry our city practices to cottage country. Good news, though: the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society has put together an excellent resource in its Green Cottager Guide, freely downloadable in PDF format…. Read more »
This month, thousands of AU graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas during the University’s annual Convocation ceremonies in Athabasca, Alberta. Yet not all graduates, families, and friends were able to attend the ceremonies. If you or a friend missed the event?or you want a preview of what your own graduation will look like… Read more »
At Home: Get Your Goat Does your lawn need help? Forget the expensive riding mower or the pesticide-laden weed killer. Your solution could be as simple as a pair of goats. As the Toronto Sun reports, a golf course near Barrie, Ontario, ?could possibly be the first course in Canada to put four-legged grounds keepers… Read more »
The long weekend’s ahead. Got vacation plans, or are you kicking back locally this year? Whether you stay or go, here are some holiday tips and stories?some good, some bad?to entertain you, inspire you, or scare you off vacations for good. Worst Vacations Gawker.com held a contest for readers? worst vacation experiences. From tornados to… Read more »
This month, thousands of AU graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas during the University’s annual Convocation ceremonies in Athabasca, Alberta. Yet not all graduates, families, and friends were able to attend the ceremonies. If you or a friend missed the event?or you want a preview of what your own graduation will look like… Read more »
At Home: Sedentary Summer It’s summertime. Do you know where your children are? As The Globe and Mail reports, a new report from Active Healthy Kids Canada suggests aren’t where they should be: outside, playing. The annual Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth gives Canadian kids a ?failing grade? when it comes… Read more »
So you’ve graduated?congratulations!?and now comes the fun part. Well, maybe not so much fun. In today’s economy, getting a job or applying for a promotion is a full-time job in itself, and certainly a frustrating and stressful one. Check out these links for inspiration and helpful tips. Social Media Social Media is the big bad… Read more »
The Voice Magazine would like to extend its congratulations to all 2012 graduates! What has your educational journey meant to you? What are your thoughts as you move on to the next phase of your life? Let us know at voice@voicemagazine.org, and you could be featured in our upcoming Convocation coverage!