Curling shows signs of helping older Canadians age better

Study shows that any experience in curling over the age of 50 can have tremendous psychological and physical impacts.

Decoding the buzz (The City)

Montreal startup Nectar is using data to change the beekeeping industry

Why Some Calgary Music Artists are Crowdfunding Their Musical Projects (Avenue Magazine)

Calgary artist Daniel Bennett (aka Transit22) and local band Outlaws of Ravenhurst have both used Kickstarter campaigns to fund new albums.

Where to Play Pond Hockey in the Mountains (Avenue Magazine)

Visit these outdoor rinks in and around Canmore, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Invermere and Fernie.

Pawsitive Match Rescue Gives Abandoned Animals a Second Chance (Avenue Magazine)

The Calgary-based animal-rescue organization saves dogs and cats from high-kill shelters and finds them foster or adopted homes.

Adam Thompson – Top 40 Under 40 2018 (Avenue Calgary)

Adam Thompson started Friday Sock Co. four years ago, and has grown the business to an expected million dollars in annual sales. He makes his products with ethically sourced materials and labour and donates socks to the Mustard Seed and Drop-In Centre. Read full profile here     Photo by Jared Sych

Ellen Parker – Top 40 Under 40 2018 (Avenue Calgary)

Ellen Parker’s firm Parker PR has organized events such as Kensington’s Diagon Alley (now Fantasy Faire). She’s passionate about giving back and helping to connect people, businesses and communities in like-minded collaborations.  Read full profile here   Photo by Jared Sych

Kirsten Fleming – Top 40 Under 40 2018 (Avenue Calgary)

Over the past six years, Kirsten Fleming has almost doubled Run Calgary’s operating budget and added three full-time staff positions. She is making Calgary a destination for elite runners, while promoting the already-existing running community in the city. Read full profile here   Photo by Jared Sych

Natalie Huerta: A Local’s Guide to Oakland, California (WestJet Magazine)

Nathalie Huerta is the owner of The Queer Gym, the first inclusive fitness centre in the U.S. Here she shares some of her favourite spots, including where to go on a hike and experience the arts. Read the full interview here   Photo by Soraya Matos

Anthony Beauregard makes AHL debut for Laval Rocket (The Concordian)

Anthony Beauregard played his first game with the Laval Rocket since signing an amateur tryout contract on March 20. This deal comes after the Concordia Stingers men’s hockey forward won the Most Outstanding Player award in U Sports this season, recording 60 points in 28 games. The Stingers season came to end earlier this month...