In Ojibwe our word for summer is niibin (pronounced nee-bin). Have a wonderful summer everyone.

Thanks for the recommendation Up North. We heard your guest talking about the trail system in Moonbeam while camping René Brunelle PP. We did the Lefebvre trail this morning and met some lovely locals who shared their knowledge.

In Ojibwe our word for butterfly is wemigwans (pronounced we-mig-wahs). Art by Mark Anthony Jacobson.

Gigi is ready for the long weekend Ontario Parks This time we’re KillbearPP & are enjoying the wind through our fur! #hikewithGigi

17 life skills every parent must teach their kids before they leave home:

Happy #WorldTeachersDay! To all TLDSB teachers, thank you for all that you do to educate, guide, mentor, and inspire our students. #TLDSBlearns

Today on #WorldTeachersDay I thank the many students,families & educators who taught me throughout my 32 years in education.The secret is-we are always learning. It’s not the class you are in or the family you are born to but the stance you bring to each opportunity. #tldsblearns

We’ve just spent 10 weeks camping in Ontario Parks. Thank you for the opportunity to be outside in nature, in beautiful spaces. Our parks are stunning, well cared for and staff are friendly, warm and helpful. #grateful

Just finished Kristin Phillips amazing recount of her year as a Principal in an Ontario public school. It was real, honest, heartbreaking and as a former principal,I believe,totally accurate. Thanks for reminding us that great learning happens in schools every day. #tldsblearns

Thank you Dr. Charles Pascal for giving me the research, the words, the answers & the questions. I was a fledgling Superintendent when FDK began in Ontario and you lead the way for all of us.

Northwest Passage by the great Canadian songwriter Stan Rogers (1949 – 1983). From the across the Atlantic on the west coast of Ireland, Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Love this! Share your love of reading with your community. Start a Little Free Library today! bit.ly/3Rg1PIm

After 2 amazing years of serving the community and sharing our love of books we are letting you know that we have sold our home and are leaving Muskoka. Which means Steve’s final day will be July 30. We have loved meeting you- keep the book love going Muskoka. Little Free Library®

Let's spread the love of reading on National Read a Book Day! 😍📚 #ReadAloud15

Paying more attention to the health and social benefits of libraries is overdue. Libraries aren't just repositories for books,📚 they're essential social infrastructure, by André Picard theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl… via Globe Opinion Canadian Urban Institute #sdoh

Here’s a worthwhile New Year’s Resolution from a precocious authority: Turn your sours into sweets. What a fantastic job her parents have done in instilling a positive mindset. I don’t know about you, but this is a reminder I could use from time to time. Thanks for making

Want to give your child a leg up in kindergarten? Expose them to a million extra words. It’s easier than it sounds. I wrote recently about the vocabulary building power of reading aloud to your child. Books expose children to new worlds through their storytelling - and with

Bravo to ESPN on outstanding coverage of the women’s tournament. The basketball was incredible and the coverage by Andraya Carter Elle Duncan Chiney Ogwumike CAROLYN PECK Aliyah A. Boston was so good. You’ve all done amazing work for women’s sport. Well Done!

That walking interview you just did with Courtney Williams should earn you an award Holly Rowe So amazing! 🏀🤗

Oh - this week on Around the Horn is going to be tough. Down to the last 5 shows and the gratitude and admiration for Tony Reali is real.That is the sign of an amazing leader. Thank you for reporting sports via debate & storytelling. Great admiration for the whole team from us 🇨🇦