While the score sheet at the end of the night might have a certain player’s name on it, every goal scored and every save made was a team effort.

As we approach the end of the year, it’s natural to reflect on the past year and ask how we did.

Did we exceed our resolutions and expectations? Was it a ‘better year’ than last?

Did you know gold doesn’t rust?

It’s one of just 10 metals that don’t rust – along with silver, platinum, and (as you might’ve already guessed) stainless steel. Yet, if you found a pot of silver or stainless steel at the end of a rainbow I suspect you’d be a bit disappointed.

We’re just rounding out apple picking season and I wanted to share a bit of trivia with you about apples. Did you know the seeds in your apple cannot be used to grow a tree with the same type of apple? It’s true!

Here’s a fun fact that those of us with more life experience will already know. It might be a something you share next time you’re playing Monopoly. When you pick up a Community Chest card, what modern and real life organization are you getting help from? 

Did you know less than 50 percent of Canadians describe themselves as being very satisfied with their lives?

That’s right – 48.6 percent of Canadian adults surveyed by Statistics Canada rate their own lives as 8, 9, or 10/10. Ontario is actually the least satisfied province, with just 43.4 percent very satisfied and 25.5 dissatisfied or very dissatisfied (0-5/10)!

Are you a competitive person? Maybe that word conjures up an image of a hockey parent screaming in the stands at their kid’s game, or the last family board game night. But to be competitive ultimately means to strive for…

Want to know what the most incredible word in any language is? It’s short, but it has real power. It can make dreams come true. It can inspire, encourage, and enable.

Stories like Mr. Beers’ remind us of the importance of listening to those with lived experiences – in our line of work, it means those who might be experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction.