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Rewind At Blue | SATURDAY JULY 20TH – SUNDAY, JULY 21ST

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Rewind At Blue | SATURDAY JULY 20TH – SUNDAY, JULY 21ST

SATURDAY, JULY 20TH – SUNDAY, JULY 21ST

Get ready to time-travel with “Rewind at Blue,” where the best throwback tunes bring the past to life! Saturday night, groove with headliner Holly Clausius, and on Sunday, catch UNLOCKED rocking the floating stage. Dust off those dance moves and relive the classics!

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Summer Scavenger Hunt

DAILY | 12-5PM | START AT THE WELCOME CENTRE


Fun for the whole family! Our scavenger hunt is a great way to explore the Village and have fun while you play, you’ll also be learning a few fun facts along the way. Use the hints to find pictures hidden throughout the Village that will have answers to all the questions in the scavenger hunt. Once you answer all the questions, return to the Welcome Centre to claim your prize!

Family Entertainment: Hula Hoop Show

SATURDAY, JULY 20TH | SUBARU STAGE | 1-2PM


Are you ready for the most truly outrageous show?! Be dazzled as Kiki transforms into her truly outrageous self! This all 80’s show is sure to keep you dancing, smiling and walking on sunshine! Come watch as Kiki does all of her best hula-hoops, contortion and acrobatics all to your favourite 80’s tunes!

Family Entertainment: Hula Hoop Show
Live Music: Emily Power

Live Music: Emily Power

SATURDAY, JULY 20 | SUBARU STAGE | 3-6PM


The EmPower Experience is a high energy, upbeat show with songs ranging from current to some throwbacks that get you dancing and singing along! You can feel the high vibrations from the band that awaken your senses and bring out your true HAPPY! EmPower Experience is an energetic, lively, vibrant band that brings thrills, smiles and ignites your inner dancer. They will make you laugh, cry and sing along when they perform!
 

HEADLINER: Holly Clausius

SATURDAY, JULY 20 | SUBARU STAGE | 8:30-10PM


Holly Clausius is a queer Toronto artist with a timeless, unique sound, mixing genres like pop, soul, folk and rock. Clausius’ vocals have been described as “as smooth as a cup of chamomile tea and as sharp as a sewing needle” (Blast Magazine, 2020). As a lyricist, her distinct point of view and witty nature creates a safe space for authenticity. From performing with her full band at iconic venues to producing monthly queer variety shows – her ability to uplift 2SLGBTQIA+ artists and create community is unmatched. In 2021, her award winning single “Big Plans” was praised by Deborah Cox, Priyanka, and Tegan and Sara. More recently, Clausius’ track ‘Yellow Dress’ was highlighted on season 2 of Netflix’s original show ‘Ginny and Georgia’. 

HEADLINER: Holly Clausius
Live Music: Charlie Taylor-Gillespie

Live Music: Charlie Taylor-Gillespie

SUNDAY, JULY 21ST | SUBARU STAGE | 12-3PM


Charlie and her Rock Star Dad is a charming father-daughter acoustic music duo, combining the fresh talent of newcomer Charlie Taylor – Gillespie with the seasoned expertise of her father, Gary Gillespie, a self proclaimed rock star from the 80s. While Dad brings decades of experience and a touch of rock ‘n’ roll flair to the stage, Charlie infuses their performances with youthful energy and a modern twist.

Live Music: UNLOCKED

SUNDAY, JULY 21 | FLOATING STAGE | 4-7PM


UNLOCKED will have you entertained with cover songs you absolutely know! The songs come from that happy place in your mind, locked away. You heard it “back in the day”, and loved it, but rarely hear a band playing it live.
You’ll be so glad you joined us for the night. Fronted by a captivating power vocalist, this Simcoe County rock band knows how to make the audience happy without ever playing “Mustang Sally”! 

Live Music: UNLOCKED

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OJHL, CCHL ALL-STARS, TOP PROSPECTS CLASHING IN ‘BATTLE OF ONTARIO’ NOV. 12-13

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OJHL, CCHL ALL-STARS, TOP PROSPECTS CLASHING IN ‘BATTLE OF ONTARIO’ NOV. 12-13

July 17, 2024 ….  The best players and top prospects in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) and Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) will go head-to-head at a two-day event this fall in Smiths Falls, Ontario.

The ‘Battle of Ontario’ will see two all-star and two prospect teams from each Junior A league compete in a tournament event November 12-13 in Smiths Falls, Ontario.

The event is expected to draw NHL, NCAA, U SPORTS and CHL scouts to Smiths Falls and its Memorial Community Centre, the home of the CCHL’s Bears. The town of 9,500 people is located  72 kilometres southwest of Ottawa.

The all-star teams will play each other once during the round-robin, followed by a semifinal, championship final and consolation final.   

The prospect teams will play two games each during their four-game round robin.  Games will be played using a modified two-period format and Canadian Hockey playing rules.

“The OJHL is very excited to partner with the CCHL on the Battle of Ontario that will take place in Smiths Falls in November,” said OJHL Commissioner Marty Savoy.  “Both leagues have a strong history of player advancement and the goal of this event is to promote our players to the NHL, OHL, NCAA and U SPORTS, while at the same time provide a unique player experience through a best-on-best competition.”

The “Battle of Ontario” was first held in Pembroke in 2009  featuring teams of ‘Young Stars’ and ‘All-Stars’ from the CCHL and the Central Junior Hockey League, which was a division within the OJHL. The two-game series was held again in Pembroke in 2010. 

“The CCHL is very excited to be partnering with the OJHL to bring back the Battle of Ontario,” said CCHL Acting Commissioner Terry Nichols. “This event was originally run 15 years ago when it was a huge success. We feel it will once again be a premier event. The CCHL, Smiths Falls Bears and Town of Smiths Falls are hosting the event at one of the top facilities in Eastern Ontario. This event will give our top players the opportunity to highlight their skills in front of scouts from leagues such as the NHL, NCAA, major junior and U SPORTS.”

“The Town of Smiths Falls is thrilled to have been chosen by the Central Canada Hockey League as the host venue for the inaugural CCHL /OJHL Battle of Ontario,” said Stephanie Clark, Director, Community Services for the Town of Smiths Falls. “This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the exceptional talent of  the Junior A hockey community and bring together fans and players from across the province. We are excited to support this event and celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship and competition.”

More details, including rosters, coaching staffs, ticket information and schedules, will be released in the coming weeks.

About the CCHL

The Central Canada Hockey League is a Hockey Canada/Hockey Eastern Ontario sanctioned Junior A league comprised of twelve member franchises across Eastern Ontario, whose mission is to develop young student/athletes between the ages of sixteen and twenty for higher levels of hockey. Players from all over North America have enjoyed success playing in the Central Canada Hockey League.  For many players, the CCHL is a stepping stone to the NCAA.  Every season, players accept Division 1 hockey scholarships from the CCHL and even more advance to Division 3 hockey and U SPORTS.  Young players advance every year to the Ontario Hockey League and there have even been selections from the CCHL directly to the National Hockey League.

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. The OJHL is the home of the 2024 Centennial Cup champion Collingwood Blues. 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 45 NCAA Division I scholarship commitments this season.

Go to www.ojhl.ca for additional information on the Ontario Junior Hockey League and www.thecchl.ca for more on the Central Canada Hockey League.


Reprinted with permission from the Ontario Junior Hockey League

Great Bear Sea initiative shows vision of Indigenous leadership

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Great Bear Sea initiative shows vision of Indigenous leadership

By David Suzuki

Despite decades of destructive logging and fishing practices, the Great Bear Sea supports a globally significant abundance and diversity of life in all shapes, colours and sizes, from microscopic creatures to Earth’s largest animals. Scientific estimates are impressive: trillions of plankton, billions of fish, three million nesting seabirds, 10,000-year-old glass sponge reefs, more than 400 fish species and 29 marine mammal species.

Only a few centuries ago, the entire biosphere was a similarly rich mix of ecosystems and biodiversity. Now the Great Bear Sea is an increasingly rare oasis.

An agreement between 17 Coastal First Nations and the British Columbia and federal governments — the Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence initiative — is the realization of decades of vision, negotiation and collaboration, and will help develop a conservation economy supporting 10 million hectares of culturally and environmentally rich marine ecosystems. Plans include a 2.8-million-hectare network of marine protected areas.

With First Nations leadership and robust financial support from governments and charitable foundations, it’s expected to create 3,000 new jobs and 32,000 days of skills training.

Financial support for long-term stewardship is important, but we can’t keep pinpointing defined areas for protection while ignoring the greater devastation all about.

Throughout history, invasion and colonization of the “new world” has displaced people and cultures that had been in place for thousands of years. Indigenous Peoples are the only ones with a record of living sustainably in place for millennia, and their loss represents a loss of irreplaceable insights and knowledge. Some ancient practices may no longer be practical, but the deeply held recognition that nature is the source of survival and wellbeing must replace the profit-driven resource-extraction mindset.

The Great Bear Sea partnership reflects significant changes in public and institutional understanding of Indigenous cultures and governance practices. It can trace its origins to the initial Great Bear Rainforest agreement of April 2001, when Coastal First Nations worked to protect millions of hectares of coastal temperate rainforest. Then, many Indigenous people thought the Great Bear initiative was incomplete, as the terrestrial and marine ecosystems are inextricably interconnected. After more than two decades, this agreement is a step toward correcting that oversight.

Since the 2001 agreement, Indigenous groups have brought multiple successful challenges to the Supreme Court of Canada, resulting in stronger legal acknowledgement of Indigenous rights and title. Now Indigenous-led protected areas are increasingly common, with First Peoples’ governments in Ontario and the Arctic leading several similar major, financially supported conservation initiatives.

This is in stark contrast to previous generations, when establishing protected areas such as Banff National Park started with forced removal of Indigenous people, preventing them from returning to traditional territories to collect foods and medicines.

Now, instead of being evicted from their homes, Indigenous people are trying to show how to steward the lands and waters in culturally and environmentally responsible ways. We must embrace the perspective that we depend entirely on the natural world for our existence. Combined with the best scientific information on the state of the planet, we must employ that knowledge and governance beyond the Great Beat Sea if we hope to survive as a species.

This agreement comes as people are finally starting to wake up to the fact that human-created institutions (religious, legal, economic, political) are pushing natural systems out of balance. Climate change, overfishing and habitat destruction are undermining food security locally and globally. Coastal First Nations’ stewardship may show how healthy oceans can provide plentiful rich and healthy food for generations. The marine protected areas network planned for the area could help with resiliency against climate change and ensure that people can continue to enjoy nature’s bounty.

As societies grapple to create a world in which future generations can thrive in harmony with nature, Coastal First Nations are offering a way of seeing our place in the world that will move us onto a different path by protecting the biodiversity on which we utterly depend. It’s a huge responsibility.

Their success deserves to be celebrated and emulated throughout Canada and the world. Let’s hope their vision helps reconnect us all to this spectacular small blue planet we all depend on, and that we can shift our understanding in time to halt and then reverse the devastation we’re inflicting on our only home.

David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with David Suzuki Foundation Senior Communications Specialist Panos Grames.

Learn more at davidsuzuki.org.

REFERENCES:

Agreement between 17 coastal First Nations and the British Columbia and federal governments:

https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2024/06/25/protecting-more-our-marine-ecosystems-together-future-generations

First Nations leadership:
https://coastalfirstnations.ca/milestone-for-coastal-conservation-and-community-development/

Great Bear Rainforest agreement:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/great-bear-rainforest-bc-agreement-1.3426034

Several similar major, financially supported conservation initiatives:

https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/nature-legacy/about/project-finance-for-permanence.html

Ally Vitally: A Comprehensive Guide to Intermittent Fasting

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Ally Vitally: A Comprehensive Guide to Intermittent Fasting

A Comprehensive Guide to Intermittent Fasting

Introduction Intermittent fasting (IF) has grown in popularity due to its potential health benefits, including weight loss, improved metabolic health, and increased longevity. This guide will discuss the different methods of intermittent fasting, the benefits and potential risks, and provide resources for further reading and support.

What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It doesn’t specify which foods you should eat but rather when you should eat them.

Popular Methods of Intermittent Fasting

  1. The 16/8 Method (Leangains Protocol)
    • Fast for 16 hours and eat during an 8-hour window each day.
    • Example: Eat between 12 PM to 8 PM and fast from 8 PM to 12 PM the next day.
  2. The 5:2 Diet
    • Eat normally for five days of the week and restrict calorie intake to 500-600 calories on two non-consecutive days.
  3. Eat-Stop-Eat
    • Involves fasting for 24 hours once or twice a week.
    • Example: Fast from dinner one day to dinner the next day.
  4. Alternate-Day Fasting
    • Fast every other day. Some variations allow 500-600 calories on fasting days.
  5. The Warrior Diet
    • Eat small amounts of raw fruits and vegetables during the day and consume one large meal at night, within a 4-hour window.

Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

  1. Weight Loss and Fat Loss
    • Reduces calorie intake overall and may boost metabolism.
  2. Improved Insulin Sensitivity
    • Helps lower blood sugar and other insulin-related benefits.
  3. Heart Health
    • May reduce risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglycerides.
  4. Brain Health
    • Could increase the growth of new neurons and brain function.
  5. Longevity
    • Some studies suggest it might help you live longer.

Potential Risks and Considerations

  • Nutrient Deficiency:
    • It’s essential to ensure you’re getting adequate nutrition during eating periods.
  • Not Suitable for Everyone:
    • People with a history of eating disorders, certain medical conditions, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid intermittent fasting unless advised otherwise by a healthcare professional.
  • Side Effects:
    • Initial side effects may include hunger, weakness, and fatigue.

Tips for a Successful Intermittent Fasting Experience

  • Stay hydrated during fasting periods.
  • Start slowly and gradually increase fasting duration.
  • Eat nutrient-dense foods during eating periods.
  • Keep busy to take your mind off hunger.
  • Listen to your body and consult a healthcare provider if needed.

Resources for Further Reading and Support

Canadian Resources:

  1. Canada’s Food Guide: Canada.ca – Food Guide
  2. Dietitians of Canada: Dietitians.ca
  3. Canadian Nutrition Society: CNS-SCN.ca

American Resources:

  1. U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate: MyPlate.gov
  2. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: EatRight.org
  3. American Heart Association: Heart.org – Healthy Living

Conclusion Intermittent fasting can be a powerful tool for weight management and improving overall health. However, it’s critical to choose the method that suits your lifestyle and health needs. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new dietary regimen.

Jack de Keyzer | July 17 @ Jazz & Blues Live at the Station

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Jack de Keyzer | July 17 @ Jazz & Blues Live at the Station

July 17 – Jack de Keyzer – Juno award-winning blues musician and his band

South Georgian Bay Music Foundation is delighted to present this summer’s music series: Jazz & Blues Live at The Station.

What: An all ages/ family friendly, FREE, and accessible music series

When: 6 – 8pm, July 17, July 24, August 7

Where: The Station Park, Collingwood Museum, 45 St. Paul Street, Collingwood ON

Cost: FREE and accessible! No admission is charged. Donations are encouraged
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Pop-Up events for Community Gardens and Mobile Park Program

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Pop-Up events for Community Gardens and Mobile Park Program

Collingwood, ON [16 July 2024] – This summer, the Town of Collingwood is excited to be collaborating again with the Environment Network to increase access to fresh vegetables through our community garden initiative. 

Join us, every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. from July 23 – August 27, 2024, at the Heritage Park Community Garden, located next to the dog park on 2nd Street to harvest fresh vegetables and play. This is open to all ages and free to participate. The Mobile Park Program will also be onsite for free play starting July 23rd.

These gatherings are not just about fresh veggies; they’re about community. Attendees can enjoy locally grown produce, meet neighbours, and explore the vibrant garden. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with others.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the Environment Network to offer these Pop-Up Harvests,” said Amanda Norris, Coordinator, PRC Projects & Community Engagement. “It’s a wonderful way to support local agriculture, promote community engagement, and foster a sense of togetherness.”

In addition to the garden harvests on Tuesdays, the Mobile Park Program will be returning to our neighbourhood parks on Thursdays, providing free play activities for children. The Mobile Park Program will rotate locations visiting different neighborhood parks throughout the summer, bringing fun and educational activities closer to families throughout the area.

Mobile Park Play: Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
•    July 25 – J.J Cooper Park, 91 Chamberlain Cres. 
•    August 1 – Walnut Street Park, 425 Walnut Drive
•    August 8 – Bell Blvd Park, 21 Bell Boulevard
•    August 15 – Kinsmen Park, 43 Lockhart Road
•    August 22 – Morbay Park, 39A Bush Street
•    August 29 – Riverside Park, 19 Williams Street

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For more information about the Pop-Up Harvest schedule and the Mobile Park Program’s upcoming locations, visit www.collingwood.ca/community-wellbeing.

About Collingwood

The Town of Collingwood is a progressive community located in the heart of a four-season recreation area on the southern shore of Georgian Bay. The area is well known for its many natural amenities and its rich heritage. Collingwood is a destination for tourism and many business, sporting, and cultural events Collingwood acts as gateway to the South Georgian Bay region, with stunning landscapes that encourage an active lifestyle, and inspire the local arts and culture community.  Downtown Collingwood might just surprise you with 30 plus restaurants, 60 plus boutique shops, spas for relaxing, live music for grooving…all in the only downtown core recognized in Canada’s Registrar of Historic Places!  More recently, the harbourfront area is emerging as an extension to the downtown district.  Plans for expanding the amenities and events in the harbourfront area promise to make this a much more prominent tourism destination.

Reap What You Sow | The Mike Malloy YouTube Channel

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Reap What You Sow | The Mike Malloy YouTube Channel

On July 13, 2024, while speaking at a well-attended rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Donald Trump was shot at and once again proved to be a failed attempt at political assassination.

Donald Trump is not a good man. Yet his entry into politics has carved out a new, not a fresh, chapter in American politics. Deeply entrenched in identity politics and appealing to the base instincts of white nationalism (a kinder phrase for white supremacy), Trump has unleashed a most destructive mindset in the American drama and his appeal to those who are enthralled by the ‘wild west’ portrayed by John Wayne and Clint Eastwood cannot be understated.

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OJHL GEARING UP FOR NEW YEAR FOLLOWING HISTORIC 2023-24 SEASON

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OJHL GEARING UP FOR NEW YEAR FOLLOWING HISTORIC 2023-24 SEASON

OJHL continues to develop new player-focused initiatives for upcoming season 

July 15, 2024, Mississauga, ON – ….The 2023-2024 Ontario Junior Hockey League season was one of the most successful in league history with several accomplishments achieved both on and off the ice.  

The on-ice success was capped off with the OJHL’s Collingwood Blues winning the 2024 Centennial Cup in May, the first in the franchise’s history.  The Blues captured the national championship in Oakville, ON where the OJHL’s Oakville Blades served as the 2024 tournament hosts.

Of the six (6) year-end national awards handed out by the Canadian Junior Hockey League, OJHL players were recipients of five (5): Top Rookie, Matthew Manza, Toronto Patriots; Top Defenceman, David Green, St. Michael’s Buzzers; Top Goalie, Noah Pak Collingwood Blues; Top Forward and CJHL MVP, Trevor Hoskin, Cobourg Cougars.

The success continued at the 2024 NHL Draft with Trevor Hoskin of the Cobourg Cougars being selected by the Calgary Flames and Jonathan Morello of the St. Michael’s Buzzers picked by the Boston Bruins.  Additionally, three OJHL alumni and 10 former OJHL Affiliate Players were selected during the two-day event in Las Vegas.

The OJHL led the CJHL with 87 commitments this season, including players advancing to NCAA Division I, NCAA Division III, the OHL and OUA. Currently, the OJHL leads the CJHL with alumni at the NHL, AHL, CHL, NCAA and U SPORTS levels.

“The 2023-2024 season saw both individual and team success throughout the OJHL,” said OJHL Commissioner Marty Savoy. “Ending the season with one of our clubs winning the national championships, four of our players receiving five of six CJHL awards followed by the number of current and former OJHL players selected in the NHL Draft is evidence of the development and hard work our players and staff commit to each season.”

The league also saw several successes off-ice during the season including OJHL attendance for regular season and playoffs increasing by 20 per cent over the previous season.

With an increased focus and a new league website, mobile app and digital plan, the league saw a significant surge in the millions of social media engagements across all platforms.  

Additionally, the OJHL introduced the development to two new areas within the league operations, the Department of Player Safety, under the leadership of former NHL referee Greg Kimmerly, and the Department of Player Recruitment with the hiring of OJHL alumni and former national Junior A champion MVP Stefano Durante as the league’s first Director of Player Recruitment.

“The development of our Department of Player Safety and Player Recruitment were initiatives from our league’s dedicated strategy of focusing on our players,” said OJHL Vice-President, Hockey. Chris Vanstone. “A critical process for us with these initiatives was hiring at the people level to lead each department.  The league was very fortunate to recruit a 20-year NHL Official with experiences required for a position of this importance with bringing Greg Kimmerly into the league.  Having Stefano Durante, a national Junior A championship tournament MVP who recently played in the league and moved on to NCAA DI hockey, be the voice of the OJHL to incoming players and families is a tremendous asset to the league”.

The 2023-2024 season also saw the OJHL expand its footprint into southwestern Ontario and the Niagara Region with the addition of the Leamington Flyers and the Niagara Falls Canucks, bringing the total number of teams within the league to 24.

The season concluded with the introduction of the OJHL Hall of Fame that was launched with a celebration during the Centennial Cup in Oakville. Paul Coffey, Steve Thomas, Adam Oates, Robert Hooper and Josh Soares were celebrated as the first five inductees into the hall of fame.

With a continued focus on ‘player safety, development and promotion,’ the OJHL’s Board of Governors made decisions related to the 2024-25 season at its Annual General Meeting in Mississauga earlier this month:

Through the OJHL Foundation, the OJHL will formally introduce its Second Assist Program in support of players off the ice. The program is a follow-up to the Foundation’s First Assist mental wellness program with the Second Assist focusing on addiction, the effects of substance abuse, healthy relationships, harassment and bullying.  The program, developed by industry expert Rebecca Pister, PHD, with support of the Coping Centre, aligns with an OJHL Code of Conduct that was approved by the OJHL Board of Governors during this year’s league AGM.

In 2024-25 the OJHL will introduce Video Goal Review (VGR) across the league during the regular season and playoffs to better help with the standard of officiating and to ensure correct calls are made. The OJHL will be the first league in the CJHL with a full implementation of VGR for all games league-wide.

The 24-team league will retain its two conferences, East and West, and the playoff format used last season. The King Rebellion franchise, the former Brantford 99ers, will remain in the West following their move to York Region this spring.

The regular season will run from Sept. 5 until March 2. The schedule will be released later this month.

The playoff schedule:

  • Round 1, March 7-20
  • Round 2, March 21 – April 3
  • Round 3, April 4-17
  • Championship Series, April 18- May 1

The OJHL champions will qualify for the 2025 Centennial Cup, scheduled to take place from May 8-18, 2025.

With the continued strategy for the promotion of OJHL players and teams several key events have been scheduled for the 2024-2025 season. 

In partnership with the Collingwood Blues and the Niagara Falls Canucks, scouts and fans will have the opportunity to attend two preseason Junior A showcase tournaments.  The Cottage Cup will take place in Wasaga Beach, August 27-30, and the Canucks Junior Classic will run from August 30 to September 1 in Niagara Falls.  Full schedules and participating teams to be announced in the coming days.

The OJHL’s annual Governors’ Showcase will be held at the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls, ON Sept 23-25. The four-arena complex that opened in 2010 is the home of the OJHL’s Niagara Falls Canucks.  One of the largest junior showcases in North America, the event attracts more than 150 scouts from all levels of the game each season.

The OJHL’s annual All-Star and Prospects program will have a new look this season.  The OJHL will be partnering with the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) on an event to take place November 11-13 in Smiths Falls, Ontario that will see each league’s All-Stars and Prospects facing off against each other during the three-day competition.  Further details will be jointly released by the two leagues in the coming days.

The league will be introducing a new event in the 2024-2025 season, which will provide additional exposure for 20-year-old players within the OJHL.  A team composed of the top 20-year-olds in the OJHL will play an exhibition series against two teams in the OUA.  The OJHL 20-year-old team will first face the Toronto Metropolitan University Bold at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto January 4, 2025, and then Ontario Tech Ridgebacks at Campus Ice Centre in Oshawa January 5, 2025.


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. The OJHL is the home of the 2024 Centennial Cup champion Collingwood Blues. 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 48 NCAA Division I scholarship commitments this past season.

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

Reprinted with permission from the Ontario Junior Hockey League

The Coffee Expert: The Surprising Link Between Coffee & Your Mental Health | James Hoffmann

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The Coffee Expert: The Surprising Link Between Coffee & Your Mental Health | James Hoffmann

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Coffee is a widely consumed beverage with many known benefits, but it also has several detriments that are important to consider. One of the primary concerns is its impact on sleep patterns. Caffeine, the active ingredient in coffee, is a stimulant that can interfere with the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. Consuming coffee, especially in the afternoon or evening, can lead to insomnia and overall poorer sleep quality. This sleep disruption can have cascading effects on overall health, leading to issues like decreased cognitive function, weakened immunity, and increased stress levels.

Another significant detriment of coffee consumption is its potential to cause dependence. Regular intake of caffeine can lead to tolerance, meaning that over time, more coffee is required to achieve the same energizing effects. This can create a cycle of dependence, where individuals feel they cannot function optimally without their daily coffee. Withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, irritability, and fatigue, can further complicate efforts to reduce coffee intake.

Lastly, excessive coffee consumption can have adverse effects on cardiovascular health. High doses of caffeine can lead to increased heart rate and higher blood pressure, which might be risky for individuals with underlying heart conditions or hypertension. Research has shown that for some people, especially those who metabolize caffeine slowly, even moderate amounts of coffee can significantly increase cardiovascular risks.

For a more comprehensive understanding of these effects, you can explore further through reputable sources:

Considering these potential drawbacks, it may be worthwhile to evaluate personal coffee consumption habits and adjust them as necessary to maintain overall well-being.

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The Jenny Howes Duo – Lunch w/ The Curly Willow | Local Live Lunch

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The Jenny Howes Duo – Lunch w/ The Curly Willow | Local Live Lunch

LOCAL LIVE LUNCH

10 Wednesdays! 10 Concerts! 10 Menus!

JULY 17th 12 till 1:30 The Jenny Howes Duo – Lunch… The Curly Willow


Great food, a fun atmosphere and free performances by the area’s top-notch musicians, singers, and songwriters!

Each Wednesday throughout the summer, Local Live Lunch welcomes everyone to drop by our outdoor concert are at Sheffer Court, located at 186 Hurontario Street downtown.

You can purchase your lunch on site from a featured restaurant, sit back in comfy Muskoka-style chairs, relax and listen to great local, live music on the 95.1 Peak FM Stage!

Local Live lunch is a celebration of community spirit paired with culinary treats and music!

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