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HEAD COACHES, SUPPORT STAFF SELECTED FOR PROSPECTS SERIES

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HEAD COACHES, SUPPORT STAFF SELECTED FOR PROSPECTS SERIES

Zach Hyman OJHL Prospects Series begins in Trenton on Nov. 4

October 24, 2025, Mississauga, ON – The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) is proud to announce the names of the head coaches and support staff who will lead the six teams during the inaugural Zach Hyman OJHL Prospects Series.  

The Zach Hyman OJHL Prospects Series, which opens in Trenton on Nov. 4, will put the spotlight on the top 2008- and 2009-born players from across the region. 

The six-game series will take place in five communities — Milton, Mississauga, Trenton, Cobourg — with the championship game hosted at the TD Civic Centre in Brantford.

The East’s head coaches include Derek Smith, coach of the defending OJHL champion Trenton Golden Hawks, Jacob Panetta (Wellington Dukes) and Jordan Bailey (Haliburton County Huskies).

The West’s head coaches are Mark Jooris (Burlington Cougars), Chris Taylor (Georgetown Raiders) and Joe Washkurak (Caledon Admirals).

Athletic trainers selected for the Prospects Series include Caitlan McQuaig (Wellington), Tatum Shantz (Stouffville Spirit), Ryan Topping (Newmarket Hurricanes) and Jenn Vaciunas (Aurora Tigers).

Equipment managers working the Prospect Series are Bill McConnell (Pickering Panthers), Clayton McConnell (Aurora), Kyle Nicholson (Burlington Cougars) and Joey O’Callaghan (Stouffville).

The Zach Hyman OJHL Prospect Series schedule:

Nov. 4    Prospects Series East    Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens, Trenton, ON  7:30

Nov. 11    Prospect Series East – Cobourg Community Centre. Cobourg, ON 12:30

Nov. 17    Prospects Series West – Milton Memorial Arena, Milton, ON 12:30

Dec. 2    Prospects Series East – Cobourg Community Centre, Cobourg, ON  7:00

Dec. 15    Prospects Series West – Milton Memorial Arena, Milton, ON 12:30

Dec. 29    Prospects Series West – Port Credit Memorial Arena, Mississauga, ON  6:30

Jan. 6    Prospect Series Championship – TD Civic Centre, Brantford, ON 7:30

The Prospects Series will feature six teams competing in a round-robin format followed by a championship game. Selected players will be named to three teams representing OJHL East and three teams representing OJHL West. Following the round robin, the top two teams will advance to the championship game at the TD Civic Centre, hosted by the OHL’s Brantford Bulldogs.

The six rosters from both East and West teams will be announced next week. A preliminary list of participating prospects includes more than 90 players who have been drafted by Ontario Hockey League teams and players with NCAA Division I commitments, underscoring the depth of talent taking part in the Zach Hyman Prospects Series.

About the OJHL – “League of Choice”

The Ontario Junior Hockey League is the largest Junior ‘A’ league operating under the auspices of the Canadian Junior Hockey League with 24 member clubs. A proud member of the CJHL and Ontario Hockey Association, the OJHL was originally named the Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League and it was formed out of the Central Junior ‘B’ Hockey League in 1993-94. With a long and storied history of developing players for the next level, including U SPORTS, the NCAA, CHL, minor pro ranks and the NHL, the OJHL had more than 135 commitments in 2024-25, including 54 to NCAA Division 1 and 29 to the Ontario Hockey League. In addition, the OJHL had 39 OHL Affiliate Players who played 152 OHL games.  Thirty OJHL alumni are playing in the NHL this fall.

For more information on the Ontario Junior Hockey League, please visit www.ojhl.ca

The Empire Collapse Pattern: Rome, Spain, Britain… USA Is Next

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The Empire Collapse Pattern: Rome, Spain, Britain… USA Is Next

For over two thousand years, dominant empires have followed the exact same collapse pattern.

Not through military conquest. Not through revolution. Through economic self-destruction. Rome fell when its currency became worthless. Spain bankrupted itself despite controlling the world’s silver. Britain lost its empire within thirty years of a currency crisis. And now, the United States is following that identical sequence.

This documentary traces the collapse pattern across four empires and two millennia — from the Roman denarius that went from pure silver to 5% silver as the empire fell, to the Spanish dollar that drowned in its own inflation despite endless New World wealth, to the British pound that lost reserve currency status at Bretton Woods after two world wars bankrupted the nation, to the U.S. dollar that left gold in 1971 and has been printed into progressive weakness ever since. The pattern is a seven-stage sequence: dominance, overextension, deficit spending, currency debasement, inflation, loss of confidence, collapse. Rome followed it over two centuries. Spain followed it and defaulted four times in forty years.

Britain followed it and lost a quarter of the Earth’s surface in three decades. And the United States has now completed five stages and is entering the sixth. Every empire believed it was different. That its military was too strong. That its economy was too advanced. That the old rules didn’t apply. Rome thought the denarius was eternal. Spain thought endless silver made it invincible.

Britain thought the pound would remain the world’s reserve currency forever. All were wrong. All collapsed within decades of the warning signs appearing. And every warning sign that preceded their collapses — military overextension, unsustainable debt, currency printing, rising inflation, declining reserve status — is present in the United States right now. Is the dollar entering its final phase as the world’s reserve currency? Can the U.S. break a pattern that has held for two thousand years across four empires? Or is the seventh stage — collapse — inevitable? 💬 Why Watch This If you want to understand where your currency, your savings, and your financial future are headed, you need to understand this pattern. The math of empire is absolute. You cannot spend more than you earn forever. You cannot print prosperity. And you cannot debase your currency without destroying your empire. History doesn’t just repeat — it follows patterns. And the empire collapse pattern has proven consistent across four examples spanning two millennia. Subscribe for more videos on economic history, empire cycles, and the patterns that shape our world — because when this pattern completes, only those who understood it early will have protected themselves.

PATAGONIA: The Bottom of the World | 4K Travel Documentary

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PATAGONIA: The Bottom of the World | 4K Travel Documentary

At the southern edge of South America lies a land like no other.

Patagonia stretches across Argentina and Chile, from the windswept plains of the Atlantic to the glacier-carved fjords of the Pacific. In this documentary, we travel across the last frontier of the Americas — through Tierra del Fuego, Torres del Paine, and the Perito Moreno Glacier. Join us on a journey through the bottom of the world.

🎥 Produced by Infinite Planet Travel documentaries about the hidden wonders of our world.

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Collingwood Affordable Housing Update: October 2025

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Collingwood Affordable Housing Update: October 2025

Recap: Collingwood Talks Housing

In September and early October, the Task Force hosted two pivotal events in the Collingwood Talks Housing series.

On September 17, 2025, the Task Force was joined by two local developers, focused on both large-scale subdivisions and smaller infill projects to share more about the costs to build and how that increases housing prices. Attendees left with a better understanding of the financial considerations included in developing a project, how higher building costs can lead to more expensive housing, and strategies developers are employing to lower costs. A big thank you to Russell Higgens of MacPherson Homes and Trevor Hough of DevCom – your insights and candor were helpful in building an understanding of the costs facing home builders.

On Friday October 3, 2025 the Affordable Housing Task Force hosted the first public screening of Thinking Beyond the Market: a film about genuinely affordable housing. We were lucky enough to have filmmaker, author, and professor, Dr. Brian Doucet in attendance and available for a lively discussion following the film. Through the film, Dr. Doucet brought us across Canada to understand real affordable housing solutions being actioned throughout the Country. 

We learned from Dr. Carolyn Whitzman about the deep need for affordable and non-market housing in Canada, how the Whistler Housing Authority has built over 7,300 beds of affordable rental and ownership housing dedicated to those working in Whistler, the importance of public lands in housing solutions, how Indwell has transformed historical buildings to develop deeply affordable and supportive housing, and the historical Jericho Lands Development project, a joint venture partnership between Canada Lands Company and the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations including 13,000 new homes, 30% of which will be affordable. We also learned about the importance of grass-roots initiatives and community advocacy, such as My Old Apartment Rental Registry and PEI Fight for Affordable Housing, in shaping political will.

A big thank you to Dr. Doucet for allowing Collingwood to be the first public screening of the film. And an even bigger thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the Q&A. There were numerous insightful questions and comments raised showing that as a community, you are truly engaged in seeking solutions to our affordable housing crisis.  
This event marks a turning point in the Collingwood Talks Housing series – we will build on this momentum by introducing different ways affordable housing can be delivered, looking at models such as community land trusts and housing co-ops, exploring how faith-based lands can unlock more affordable housing, and how social financing and community bonds can help non-profits raise capital. We welcome you to continue the conversation with us.

We Know the Issue. Now, Let’s Talk Solutions!

How Land Trusts Are Building Affordable Communities.  Can they Work in Collingwood?

Save the Date! Our next session will be held on Wednesday November 26, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on the third floor of the Collingwood Public Library in Community Rooms B&C.  

Join us for a presentation from the Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts to learn more about Community Land Trusts and how they can help build affordable communities. Following the presentation, we will discuss how  this approach could become a reality in Collingwood.  

This is a free event, to register visit www.collingwood.ca/housing. 

Survey

The Task Force is eager to get your feedback on the Collingwood Talks Housing events! If you have attended one of our events, please take the survey and let us know how we can improve!

Rapid ARU Video Series

Introducing a new video series highlighting the Town’s award winning Rapid Additional Residential Unit (ARU) Program! Check out the full video below where you’ll learn from community members that have built ARUs and tenants currently living in ARUs to learn about how this important form of housing can address Collingwood’s rental housing needs.

Each week for the next 5 weeks ahead of National Housing Day November 22, we will release a short video (sectioned from the long video) on our social media accounts. These videos will dive into the supports that exist through the Town’s program and hopefully inspire residents to start their ARU journey today!

Resources & Information

The following is a list of resources and information that will further inform and educate you about affordable housing locally and beyond.

How to Stop Fighting Intrusive or Negative Thoughts – Passengers on a Bus Exercise from ACT

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How to Stop Fighting Intrusive or Negative Thoughts – Passengers on a Bus Exercise from ACT

Learn to manage intrusive thoughts using the “Passengers on the Bus” ACT exercise with Emma McAdam in this Therapy in a Nutshell video.

Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.

In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk.

I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life’s direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/c… If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or 988 or your local emergency services.

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You’ll get instant access to all 10 life-changing courses, live weekly Q&As, and a supportive community for just $27/month. Learn how to manage anxiety, process trauma, regulate emotions, and build lasting resilience so that you can live a deeply rich and meaningful life! Intrusive Thoughts, Overthinking, ACT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Passengers on the Bus, Negative Thoughts Have you ever felt like your negative thoughts are running the show? Like no matter how hard you try to push them away, they keep coming back, louder than ever? Maybe you deal with intrusive thoughts that feel terrifying, or you constantly overthink every decision. These thoughts can feel really overwhelming and they can seem to stop you from moving forward in life, from being happy, doing your work, or building relationships. If that sounds like you, then let me teach you an exercise that can help you break free from struggling with intrusive thoughts or overthinking. It’s called the Passengers on the Bus metaphor from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This metaphor was developed by Dr. Steven Hayes, the founder of ACT, and it offers a simple but powerful shift: You are not your thoughts—you are the driver of your life.

Waters/Johns v Jd.Kawamoto/H.Johnson at the Rate Vegas Cup presented by Holland America

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Waters/Johns v Jd.Kawamoto/H.Johnson at the Rate Vegas Cup presented by Holland America

Watch the Mixed Doubles Round of 16: (1) Waters/Johns vs (22) Jd.Kawamoto/H.Johns at the Rate Vegas Cup presented by Holland America

Players: -Anna Leigh Waters:   / a.l.waters_a1   -Ben Johns:   / benjohns_pb   -Jade Kawamoto:   / jadekawa   -Hunter Johnson:   / hunterw.johnson  

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When You Stop Being Available, Everything Changes – Carl Jung

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When You Stop Being Available, Everything Changes – Carl Jung

When you stop being emotionally available to everyone, everything changes.

This video explores Carl Jung’s deep insights on energy, boundaries, and psychological power — and how choosing silence can transform your life. Psyphoria

Temporary Water Outages – October 27-31, 2025

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Temporary Water Outages – October 27-31, 2025

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The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public of a series of upcoming temporary water outages to allow for the connection of the new watermain on Peel Street North. While this work is being completed, the Town’s contractor will be required to reduce and/or shut off water supply to properties in the immediate vicinity. Reduced pressure is expected throughout the week of October 27-31, 2025. Full water outages are expected between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the following days in the areas indicated.

Monday, October 27

  • Cameron Street, from Peel Street North to 10th Line
  • 153 Arthur Street West (Highway 26)

Tuesday, October 28 or Wednesday, October 29

  • Waterview Lane
  • Timber Lane, from Peel Street North to Plum Ridge Circle

Wednesday, October 29 or Thursday, October 30

  • Lora Bay – all properties with municipal water
  • High Bluff Lane, from Peel Street North to 10th Line
  • Bay Street West
  • 417320 10th Line
  • 225 Cameron Street

Please note that these dates are subject to change based on weather conditions. Written notice will be provided to all impacted properties, with the exception of Lora Bay where mobile digital message boards will be posted on Sideroad 39 and Lora Bay Drive. Ongoing updates regarding the outages will be posted to the Town’s Peel Street North Reconstruction project web page.

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BLUE MOUNTAIN OPP CHARGE DRIVER TRAVELLING 129KM/H IN A COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE

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BLUE MOUNTAIN OPP CHARGE DRIVER TRAVELLING 129KM/H IN A COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE

(BLUE MOUNTAIN, ON) – Officers from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver, aged 34 from Caledon, with stunt driving following a traffic stop on Grey Road 2 in Ravenna, Town of The Blue Mountains.

Just after 11 AM on Thursday, October 23, 2025, an officer conducting speed enforcement on Grey Road 2 in a 50 km/h community safety zone in Ravenna observed a vehicle travelling northbound at an extremely high rate of speed. The vehicle’s speed was recorded at 129 km/h in a posted 50 km/h community safety zone.

A 34 year-old male from Caledon was charged with Speeding – community safety zone, contrary to section 128 under the Highway Traffic Act and Stunt Driving – Excessive Speed – Community Zone, contrary to section 172(1). The vehicle was impounded for 14 days and driver’s licence suspended for 30 days..

The driver is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 24, 2025.

The OPP reminds all motorists that excessive speed and aggressive driving behaviour poses serious risks to everyone on the road. Officers will continue proactive enforcement efforts to promote safe driving across the region.

Anyone who witnesses dangerous driving is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Most Beautiful Scenery in The World – 16K Video Ultra HD Dolby Vision

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Most Beautiful Scenery in The World – 16K Video Ultra HD Dolby Vision

Witness the breathtaking beauty of our planet like never before in stunning 16K Ultra HD!

This immersive video experience is optimized for Dolby Vision HDR, offering unparalleled picture quality and a cinematic feel. With a frame rate of 120fps, you’ll feel like you’re right there, exploring the wonders of Earth in mesmerizing detail. From the majestic mountains to the serene oceans, get ready to be awestruck by the sheer splendor of our home planet. Sit back, relax, and indulge in this visual masterpiece that will leave you breathless!

Experience the beauty of Earth like never before with this stunning 16K video in Dolby Vision HDR! Filmed in 120fps, this video will take your breath away with its amazing aerial views. Shot with the URSA Mini Pro 12K, this video showcases the incredible detail and clarity that 16K resolution has to offer. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the wonders of our planet from a whole new perspective!

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