Nicholas Sharkey

Nicholas Sharkey is many things: a writer, poet, photographer, and explorer. Born in Australia, Nic moved to Calgary to find new vistas as well as follow his passions and live a purposeful life. Here, he found a second home, one that has since stimulated the artist in him and led to some of his most productive moments as a professional photographer. Today, Nic runs his own photography studio in Calgary, and can often be found immortalising the beauty of our city in photographs. In his spare time, he likes to do the same thing with words, either by writing poems or reviewing Calgary’s finest establishments and businesses for us. He is also a dedicated hiker and aims to hike all of Calgary’s and Alberta’s trails one day.

Iyycburg to Open New Branch in Hillhurst This September

Iyycburg to Open New Branch in Hillhurst This September

Local burger chain, Iyycburg, is set to open a brand new branch in Hillhurst this September. This is the chain’s third branch, with the first two being in Sunmills Drive and Sage Hill respectively.  They announced their news on Instagram, although they’re still keeping the exact date of the opening under wraps. This announcement was

Attention Music Lovers Country Music Festival Coming This September

Attention, music fans: Country Music Festival coming this September

If you love country music and enjoy a night out, this event is for you. Come this September 8 to 11, the annual Country Music Festival is coming to Calgary once again.  Calgary is actually the country music capital of Canada, making this event extra special. It’s the city’s 10th time hosting the festival (that’s

Best Flea Markets in Calgary

The 5 Best Flea Markets in Calgary

Flea markets are entertaining and often lucrative, but they may be overwhelming if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Flea markets can be daunting to navigate, especially for an inexperienced shopper.  The art of discerning fine art and haggling might be difficult at first, but if you get the hang of it and choose

5 Ways to Avoid Cavities

5 Ways to Avoid Cavities 

Cavities are permanently damaged areas in your teeth that are common in children, teenagers and older adults. When left untreated, they can cause severe toothache, infection, and even tooth loss.  They say prevention is better than cure. So in this article, we listed down some tips on how you can avoid having cavities in the

5 Fun Activities for the Elderly in Calgary

5 Fun Activities for the Elderly in Calgary

Calgary is a great place for aging seniors to enjoy. There are a lot of fun and relaxing activities they can partake in around the city.  They can soak up some culture and history, eat delicious food, and see fantastic views. If you’re looking for something fun your elderly parents can do, here are some

5 Tips for a Pest-Free Home

5 Tips for a Pest-Free Home

As they say, prevention is better than cure. In this article, we list down simple but effective ways that you can prevent pests like rodents, cockroaches, spiders, and ants from infesting your home.  1. Keep your house clean.  Pests like dirty places so make sure to clean and maintain your home by vacuuming regularly and

5 Quick Tips to a Clean Bedroom

5 Quick Tips to a Clean Bedroom 

Your bedroom is the place where you retire after a long hard day. That being said, it’s important to keep it clean, spotless, and maintained at all times for your own comfort.  If you’re struggling to maintain your bedroom, you’re not alone. So we came up with a short list of helpful tips that can

5 Steps to Healthier Teeth

5 Steps to Healthier Teeth 

It’s important that we take care of our pearly whites on a daily basis. If you’re wondering how to have a healthy mouth and strong teeth, we listed down some tips for your reference.  1. Practice good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth twice daily.  This is the simplest tip we can share. Do not