Straight Talk: BUTTING OUTWhat you need to know about drinking, smoking and drugs once the party’s over.
Straight Talk:What you need to know about drinking, smoking and drugs once the party’s over.
Career Profile: Registered NurseWe talked to Holly Norgrove, 24, who’s a registered nurse at the Hospital for Sick Children, about her demanding and rewarding job.
Career Profile: TV & Radio TrackerCan't live without: my blackberry, internet, my metropass
Career Profile: Executive DirectorStunning Landscape, and great staff
Career Profile: Film & TV Script SupervisorEver wondered about a career in the film & TV industry? Here's a look at what 23-year-old Marta Borowski does for a living.
Career Profile: Graphic DesignerJosh Levitt, 25, is the Art Director for Vervegirl, BZone and FUEL magazines. We chatted with him to find out more about this cool, creative career.
Apple Picking, Mount-Royal & Boris BistroFall is Montreal's most beautiful time of the year. Admire the colorful trees and enjoy the sunny weekend to come by going apple picking near Montreal, taking a stroll through Mount-Royal and having a tasty lunch at Boris Bistro.
Career Profile: PublisherSome people are born entrepreneurs, here’s the career profile of a young U of T graduate turned businessman.
Career Options: Chef & CatererIn contemplating career and college options, we came across Stephanie Young-Lo, 24, the founder of (Pastry) Chef Steff -- The Weekend Caterer, and had a chance to talk to her about her very cool career.
Career Profile: TeacherBest memory of University: Sudden Freedom
Career Options: Interview with Radio Producer and HostPondering career and post-secondary options? It's a lot to think about -- we know. Which is why we'll be checking out the OnCampus Virtual Fair on October 22. In the meantime, we caught up with John Pollock, 24, who's chosen a pretty cool career path. He's the host and producer of The Fight Network in Toronto.
Career Profile: Jeremy Mcdonald"It's and intense job, but I love the pressure"
Feelin' Good about Doing GoodNew Pumas and MAC lip glosses are thrilling for a while, but sharing your good fortune during the holidays, with people who really need it, can give you the kind of satisfaction that lasts forever.
Your Life Can Be Bigger Than YouHow to make a difference in the lives of others… and, in the process, make a positive change in yourself!
Virtual University Fair Speaker: Scott Dobson-MitchellThis week, the spotlight is on Scott Dobson-Mitchell– a student's perspective.
Chocolate DelightsTime to warm up with some hot chocolate
Career profile: Tim LongWhat does the Simpsons and Vanity Fair have in common?
OnCampus Fair: Vincent LamThinking of investigating a potential university or college? No need to fork over your savings to get across the country in person. Thanks to Maclean's magazine, you can check out everything you need to know online during the OnCampus Virtual Fair -- free to registrants -- on Oct. 22.
OnCampus Virtual Fair: Check out Richard HeinzlThinking of investigating a potential university or college? No need to fork over your savings to get across the country in person. Thanks to Maclean's magazine, you can check out everything you need to know online during its OnCampus Virtual Fair -- free to registrants -- on Oct. 22.
Keep in TouchStay connected with all your girlfriends!
Student DiscountsSchools Back! Time to get some discounts
Vervegirl Cause: A Hero Heads To Africa While most teens are spending their summer kicking back, Natasha Clark, 18, will be in Southern Africa working as a HERO Youth Ambassador on behalf of the United Nations Association.
Olympic Spotlight: Elyse Hopfner-HibbsShe’s just graduated from high school, but already gymnast Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs is set to become a household name at the Beijing Olympics.
Olympic Spotlight: Brent HaydenOne of B.C.'s Olympic hopefuls
Summer ActivitiesTen ways to savour summer
Super Sweet Savings In an effort to build our savings account, we’ve been cutting corners wherever possible lately. So it’s nice when a cost-cutting measure turns out to be no sacrifice at all.
DIY DENIM PURSEIt's in the Bag!
Where to shop for stationary: The Paper PlaceWe can’t be the only people who totally geek out over gorgeous stationery, can we? In case you’re one of us, you’ll want to check out The Paper Place (887 Queen St. W.).
HEALTHY SUMMER NOSHING: SWEET LULUIs it just us, or does summer have this weird way of making you want to eat vegetables and walk for miles and be terribly, terribly healthy? You’re on your own for the walking, but when it comes to healthy eating (that’s also quick and fairly cheap), our latest fave spot is Sweet Lulu.
Building Hope By Building HomesYou may not think of construction work as the best way to spend your free time, but what if it meant a new home for a family in need?
AIDS AwarenessWhy AIDS Awareness Still Matters
Classroom CultureMaking multiculturalism work
Financing 101Post-Secondary funding solutions you can’t afford to ignore!
Queen West and West Queen WestCollege St.Bay & DundasQueen EastThe DanforthYonge and Eglinton3 steps to cleanCleanse, buff and moisturize your skin regularly. These everyday essentials will get the job done right.
Steep VS. StealGet the look for less!
Vervegirl Toronto Shopping LinksBloor & YorkvilleA glamourous haven known for big labels, ritzy specialty boutiques and the occasional celebrity sighting.
Kensington/College St.A unique neighbourhood alive with arts and culture, dynamic festivals and fresh cuisine…not to mention the amazing vintage finds!
Yonge & DundasHead outside and experience the melting pot of city life around Dundas Square.
Eaton Centre & Queen WestA shopaholic’s dream comes true—every brand known to man under the roof of Canada’s most loved mall. The city’s cutting-edge indie scene on Queen west has shops that are as unconventional as its inhabitants.
The BeachFrom the pretty tree-lined blocks to the sun-kissed boardwalks, trendy boutiques and loads of events make this a hot spot for Summer.
Yonge & EglintonYou don’t have to be rich to enjoy the wealth of activity going on in the heart of midtown Toronto.
The MallsBeat the heat, hit the escalators and discover numerous brand name stores and sweet deals.
Boarding SchoolYour crash course in board sports
High School ConfidentialSchool’s in, which means you’re about to embark on
a year of learning exciting things, forging new friendships and experiencing cool adventures.
But as with all journeys, you may also experience a few challenges. To help you sail through this year, Vervegirl asked leading experts to share their secrets on how to have your best school year ever!
High School Confidential15 Ways to have the Best School Year Ever
An IT Girl’s IT ListWith 2006 quickly coming to an end, vervegirl asked MuchMusic VJ Hannah Simone for her TOP PICKS in music and pop culture from the past year.
Vervegirl's Favourite ThingsJust a few of our favorite things to get you back into the groove…your October is a busy one!
NumerologyForget the stars! What are the numbers telling us?
Scrap it up!Scrapbooking is catching on in popularity and you might just want to jump on this trend now so you’ve got one-of-a-kind gifts ready for the Holidays
Flip for FallGoodbye spaghetti strap tanks, hello cashmere leggings. Organizing your closet has never been easier with a little help from Vervegirl
Argentina's Invisible Children“The poor, as everyone knows, are invisible when you speed past their homes on the highway.”
– Buenos Aires journalist in 2006
2006: The RecapIt was the Year of the Dog, the 250th anniversary
of Mozart’s birthday, and the year that 580 Scottish teens received plastic surgery to escape the wrath of a bull.
Go GlobalIn the spirit of the season, test your knowledge of what kind of holidays the rest of the world is celebrating!
Is a Summer Romance in the Cards for You?Purple reignGo GreenDrinking at Your PromProm is a great time to celebrate our achievements. So why ruin the big night by making poor choices about alcohol?
Vervegirl HQ gets a Major Makeover!We at Vervegirl absolutely love our refurbished digs and we owe it all to Allen Altman of Toronto’s Allen Altman Design.
Green Living: Mind the Water GapBattling for water equality for green living across the globe.
Turn on the tap. Pour yourself a glass of water. Now pour another. Keep pouring until you’ve got about 2,445 glasses full.
School Lockdown at George S. Henry AcademyA police lockdown occurred yesterday at a Vervegirl school in the Toronto area
Earth Hour Toronto, 2008Last year, Sydney Australia blazed an eco-trail by encouraging people to turn out their lights for just one hour, on March 31. More than million people and 2,100 business tuned in and turned off for an amazing result: in just one hour, the city’s energy consumption was cut by more than 10 per cent (which would be like taking 48,000 cars off the road for a year!).
This year, it’s a world-wide thing (in 20 cities across six continents), with Toronto leading the way in Canada. So on March 29, at 8 p.m., join millions of people and turn your lights off for one hour. Easy peasy. (Bonus: everyone looks gorgeous by candlelight!)
War ChildDarfur. Iraq. Afghanistan. These are some of the more than thirty conflicts around the world that are having a devastating impact on children.
