Kourtney Engel

[Christopher Knoll @ChiefKnoll]

HPS officers are investigating a shooting that occurred earlier today at a residence in the 300 block of 14th Avenue in Hanover. A 37-year-old male victim was transported to hospital and treated for non life-threatening gun shot wounds. Shortly after a 50-year-old male was ..

[Ben @MrGoodlyCooks]

I don’t follow hockey, but this had me tearing up. They brought their teammate’s (who was killed by a drunk driver) kids out onto the ice with their dad’s jersey to celebrate the moment. 🥹

[Ontario Hockey League @OHLHockey]

A beautiful moment at the Bayshore 🥹

Carter George hugs his former teammates and salutes the crowd in what could be the final appearance of his career in Owen Sound.

@OHLHoundPower | @AttackOHL

[Mr PitBull Stories @MrPitbull07]

“I delivered a pepperoni pizza to a house last night. Total was $18.50. An elderly man opened the door. He moved slow. The house was dark. "My wife used to handle the money," he apologized, fumbling with a jar of coins. "She passed last week. I just... I didn't know how to cook." He poured the coins onto the porch table. Pennies, nickels, dimes. "Is it enough?" he asked, voice shaking. "I can look for more." It was maybe $6 in change. I looked at him. I looked at the cold, dark house. "Actually, sir," I said. "It's your lucky day. We have a special for seniors tonight. It's on the house." I pushed the coins back toward him. "Really?" his eyes watered. "Really. And hey, I get off shift in 30 minutes. Do you mind if I come back and eat a slice with you? I hate eating alone." He smiled. A real smile. "I'd like that, son. I'll leave the light on." We sat on his porch and talked about his wife for two hours. The pizza was cold. But the company was warm. I paid for the pizza out of my tips. Best $18.50 I ever lost.”

~Bringer of Rain

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

“Can I bring my baby to the interview?”

The message came in at 11 PM:

“Hi, I have an interview with you tomorrow at 2 PM. My childcare fell through. Can I bring my 8-month-old? I understand if you need to reschedule.”

Old me would have rescheduled.
Unprofessional. Distraction. Red flag.

New me replied:
“Absolutely. See you tomorrow.”

She showed up with her baby on her hip.
She apologized three times before even sitting down.

Ten minutes in, the baby started crying.
She tried to soothe him while answering questions.
She apologized again.

I stopped the interview and said:

“Hey. You’re managing a fussy baby, answering complex questions, and staying calm under pressure. That’s literally the job. Handling chaos while staying professional. You’re already proving you can do it.”

Her eyes filled with tears.

We hired her.

She’s been with us for a year now.
The most reliable team member we have.

Why?

Because when you’re used to handling a screaming infant at 3 AM and still showing up to work the next day, workplace stress feels like nothing.

Working parents, especially mothers, are some of the most organized, efficient, and resilient people you’ll ever hire.

Yet we lose them because our hiring processes are built for people with zero caregiving responsibilities.

If your interview process can’t accommodate a parent facing a childcare issue, you’re not filtering for professionalism.

You’re filtering for privilege.

[Mike McMahon @MikeMcMahonCHN]

I’m not sure of the context, but this is former @MaineIceHockey forward Mitch Fossier killing an acoustic cover of Pink Pony Club at center ice.

[Washington Capitals @Capitals]

Congratulations to Dylan and Tayler Strome on welcoming their third child tonight!

Mom and baby girl Sutton are both doing great, and we can’t get Dylan home fast enough.

[NHL @NHL]

Reunited at last 💛

[NHL @NHL]

There will never be another quite like Flower 🌸

Thanks for all the memories, Marc-Andre Fleury 🥹

[Sportsnet @Sportsnet]

A beautiful and emotional tribute from Lanny. ❤️🕊️

[Nasher @TheNasher61]

There’s something to be said about getting a 41 game suspension for gambling while being forced to wear a gambling ad on your own helmet every night.

[Ontario Hockey League @OHLHockey]

"When I was drafted into this league when I was 16 I said I was going to win a championship."

@NYRangers prospect Brennan Othmann and his @PetesOHLhockey teammates captured the #OHL's ultimate prize on Sunday night. #LDNvsPBO

[New York Rangers @NYRangers]

Will Cuylle will make his NHL debut tomorrow, per #NYR Coach Gallant.

[Brady Trettenero @BradyTrett]

“I don’t want to talk about myself right now. We’re not taking about me.”

Connor Bedard is all class. #WorldJuniors

[London Knights @LondonKnights]

Statement from the London Knights and the Ontario Hockey League on the sudden passing of Abakar Kazbekov.

[Owen Sound Attack @AttackOHL]

The Owen Sound Attack are mourning the loss of the heart & soul of its family, Business Manager Ray McKelvie, who passed away Thursday night at the age of 87. Ray will be missed not only within our organization but by so many in our community.

Full Info: https://t.co/934qFCYbPu

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

Shaq opens up about Kobe ❤️

Always call your loved ones.

(via @people)

[Owen Sound Attack @AttackOHL]

Congratulations to Head Athletic Therapist and Equipment Manager Andy Brown on being named to the @HockeyCanada 2023 World Junior staff as an Athletic Therapist!

Best of luck in Halifax and Moncton Andy!

📰 - https://t.co/PwqyMlGXpH

#FueledbytheRoar

[Ontario Hockey League @OHLHockey]

Rookie netminder Carter George went 2-0 with a 0.63 goals-against average, posting an 8-for-8 shootout showing in his @AttackOHL debut to earn #OHL Goaltender of the Week honours.