As a lifelong sports fan, I’ve felt the highs of 4-bounce buzzer-beaters, overtime winners, and miracle comebacks. But today? Today is about the pain. The gut punches. The moments that ruined my day, week, or in some cases, my whole damn summer. Here are ten soul-crushing games or events that are still etched into my sports brain for all the wrong reasons. It’s crazy how many of these I can still remember where I was when it happened.
There was a time, not so long ago, when Friday nights in small-town Ontario meant one thing: a trip to the local video store with a pocketful of change and a head full of dreams. In the early 90s, in Corunna, Ontario, my friend and I lived for these moments. With a Nintendo hooked up to a chunky old TV, we’d pool our money, hop on our bikes, and head down to Lyndoch Street, where for the princely sum of $3.24 a day, we could rent a new adventure.
May in Toronto means longer days, patio season is starting, and the first real taste of summer, but let’s be honest, it’s also prime time for catching up on TV once the kids are in bed and the BBQ is cooling down. Whether you’re winding down after a lakeside walk, escaping a surprise spring downpour, or just looking for something new to binge, this month’s lineup of TV premieres is stacked. From returning favourites to buzzworthy new series, here’s what you may want to watch in May 2025.
As Temperatures Rise, Safety Advocates Join on National Heatstroke Prevention Day to Remind Parents to be Vigilant about Proven Strategies to Prevent Hot Car Tragedies
An average of 37 children die each year, and all hot car tragedies are preventable
Jacksonville, FL, May 1, 2025 — As part of a collaborative effort to raise awareness about preventing hot car tragedies, representatives from Safe Kids Worldwide, Kids and Car Safety, and the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) joined local health professionals from Wolfson Children’s Hospital, first responders, and safety advocates at the Mitchell Learning Academy in Jacksonville, Florida to share proven strategies and tips for parents, caregivers, and bystanders.
On April 28th, 2025, I did something I’d never done before: I worked at a polling station. It was the day of one of the most historic Canadian Federal elections, and I was in the thick of it. Twelve hours of helping strangers register to vote, answering questions, filling out forms, and making sure everyone could cast their ballot. There were also 4 more hours for setup, vote counting, officially packing everything up, and finally, cleaning up the gym. It was long. It was tiring. And honestly? It was a pretty rewarding experience that I never really thought I would ever do.
When you’re the dad of teenagers like me, you spend a lot of time marveling at how quickly everything changes. One day, you’re tripping over LEGO bricks and trying to survive the 100th read of “Paw Patrol,” and the next, you’re negotiating curfews and wondering why your grocery bill has doubled. As my boys have grown into teenagers, I do find myself missing certain things about their younger years—moments and routines I never realized I’d long for until they were gone.
When Andor premiered on Disney+, it quietly redefined what a Star Wars series could be. It wasn’t flashy, it didn’t lean on nostalgia or fan service, and it didn’t rely on Jedi or Sith to carry its weight. Instead, it delivered a grounded, mature, and deeply compelling story about rebellion, sacrifice, and the human cost of fighting tyranny. As I eagerly anticipate Season 2 (April 22nd), it’s worth reflecting on why Andor Season 1 is not just great Star Wars, but one of the finest television series in recent memory.
