Kendall Bistretzan

Calgary

Writer at Freelance

Writer, reviewer, coffee enthusiast. Querying. All opinions my own. She/her.

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This buy-and-sell app is the greener way to declutter in Vancouver

1 week ago | dailyhive.com | Kendall Bistretzan

Apr 11 2025, 2:45 pm‘Tis the season for spring cleaning, and with that can come unnecessary spending and environmental impact. Throwing out items that still work, shipping new purchases to your home, and driving across town for a sale or pickup can really add up. However, this spring, there’s an app that’s helping Vancouverites declutter as greenly as possible. Karrot, an app already loved in Toronto, is growing on the West Coast, and it’s changing the ways users buy and sell items.
We broke down how much it costs to live alone in Calgary

2 weeks ago | dailyhive.com | Kendall Bistretzan

Ever wonder exactly how much it costs to live alone in Calgary? If you’ve ever had not-amazing roommates, a partner you’re ready to break up with, or are itching to move out of Mom and Dad’s, the question has probably crossed your mind. You’ve also probably heard all sorts of scary information about the high cost of living, inflation, and a bunch of other economic terms you only kind of understand.
Calgary’s premier beerfest is back for another year of brews

3 weeks ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

Attention, beer lovers: The ultimate Canadian tasting experience is back in Calgary on May 2 and 3 at the BMO Centre, and there are sweet festival packages available so you can make the most of those two days. Calgary International Beerfest has been a YYC staple since 2005, and this year’s lineup is bigger and better than ever. Explore more than 700 craft beverages, epic eats from over 40 of Calgary’s hottest restaurants, and entertainment like sports lounges, live music, games, and activities.
Here’s how much it costs to live alone in Calgary

3 weeks ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

Ever wonder exactly how much it costs to live alone in Calgary? If you’ve ever had not-amazing roommates, a partner you’re ready to break up with, or are itching to move out of Mom and Dad’s, the question has probably crossed your mind. You’ve also probably heard all sorts of scary information about the high cost of living, inflation, and a bunch of other economic terms you only kind of understand.
Here are some of our favourite jokes to come out of April Fools' Day in Calgary

3 weeks ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

The clock has stuck noon, which means you can finally let your guard down regarding April Fools’ Day jokes and pranks. As usual, Calgarians had lots of fun with the spoof holiday, and even the Curiocity team got some gags in (you didn’t really believe in Beaver Coast, the four-day work week, or Rodeo Skies, did you?)Now that the chaos is over, it’s time to laugh at some of the best, most creative jokes posted online for April Fools’ Day.
Four-day workweeks to become mandatory in Canada

3 weeks ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

The benefits of a four-day workweek have been in conversation for many years now and have even been adopted by various companies across the country. However, in light of recent national stressors, Canadian businesses are making the four-day workweek mandatory indefinitely. The rationaleAnyone who’s worked a full-time job knows that weekends would be better as three days: one for productivity, one for fun, and one for rest. However, there are real benefits to the workplace and the employees.
Experience 10 days of adventure at the only gay ski week in the Rockies

3 weeks ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

Pride Month may not officially kick off until June, but Jasper is celebrating early with the Jasper Pride & Ski Festival from April 4 to 13. After all, there’s no snow in June (hopefully). Described as “the only gay ski week in the Canadian Rocky Mountains,” the Jasper Pride & Ski Festival offers an amazing 10 days of adventure where everyone is welcome. And yes, 10 days is a little bit more than a week, but recent years have seen an increase in popularity, which leads to longer festivities.
This six-storey building was once Calgary’s tallest “skyscraper”

3 weeks ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

If you’ve spent any time on Stephen Avenue, you’ve likely walked by what was once Calgary’s tallest building without even knowing. And really, you can’t be faulted for that. At six storeys tall, the Grain Exchange Building isn’t exactly a skyscraper. But over 100 years ago, it may as well have been!The Grain Exchange Building was built in 1908 by meat packer and rancher William Robert Hull. The cost of construction was $164,000 — the equivalent of over $5 million today.
Skip and Maker Pizza are giving away FREE pizzas in Toronto

3 weeks ago | dailyhive.com | Kendall Bistretzan

Mar 28 2025, 7:49 pmLooking for delicious dinner plans on April 1? How about a Skip and Maker pizza party with free large Margherita pizzas? No, this is not an April Fools’ Day joke. Skip, Canadaâ€™s homegrown delivery network, has teamed up with Toronto’s iconic Maker Pizza to give away free large pizzas on April 1.
This Vancouver college is opening its doors to prospective students

4 weeks ago | dailyhive.com | Kendall Bistretzan

VentureSponsoredEducationMar 27 2025, 2:00 pmKnowledge is power when it comes to post-secondary education. That is, knowledge about what sort of schools are best for you. And you wonâ€™t know until you go, which is why Langara College in Vancouver is hosting an open house for prospective students to see what itâ€™s all about. Welcome to LangaraFestOn Thursday, April 3, LangaraFest will give you a chance to discover the campus, programs, and services.