Category Archives: Announcer Blogs

Most Zippers Have the Letters YKK on Them? Do you know why?
If you look down at your zipper, there's a chance it bears the initials YKK. The letters stand for Yoshida Kgy Kabushikigaisha, a name that translates to "Yoshida Manufacturing Shareholding Company." ...
Aug 17, 2022

Fundraiser To Help Rebuild Six Nations 17th Century Longhouse Replica Damaged By Fire
Two organizations in Six Nations of the Grand River have started a fundraiser with a $1 million goal to help replace a replica 17th-century longhouse badly damaged in a recent fire. The Ogwehoweh Skil...
Richard Huskisson Aug 16, 2022 Markus Winkler / Unsplash

Lunchtime Trivia Tuesday, August 16
Q: On average, it takes less than 10 minutes for this to improve our mood. What is it? A: Listening to music. This survey tested 7581 people and discovered that you only need 9 minutes o...
Richard Huskisson Aug 16, 2022 Soundtrap / Unsplash
Joke Of The Day - August 16, 2022
A guy is sitting on his sofa when he hears a knock at the door. He opens the door and sees a snail on the porch. He picks up the snail and throws it as far as he can. Three years later, there's a knoc...
Lucas Lenko Aug 16, 2022

His name is in lights... even after the power goes off! Meet Mr. Fire Exit
A man has changed his name to "Fire Exit" and says his unusual name follows him wherever he goes, and claims "there's nobody more famous than me. If Fire Exit wanted attention, he's got his 15 minutes...
Aug 16, 2022

Lunchtime Trivia Monday, August 15
Q: When it comes to days of the work week, this is true for Mondays. What is it? A: It is the most productive day of the week for many. An online survey from Moneypenny, which was answer...
Richard Huskisson Aug 15, 2022 Andreas Klassen / Unsplash

SURVEY: Facebook Use Plunges Among US Teens
The future is not looking all that bright for Facebook, which explains why they have been trying to change things up. According to a recent survey, their numbers have plummeted among younger generatio...
Richard Huskisson Aug 15, 2022 Rahul Chakraborty / Unsplash
Joke Of The Day - August 15, 2022
A teenager brings her new boyfriend home to meet her parents. They're appalled by the boy's behavior and attitude. After he leaves, the girl's mom says, "Dear, he doesn't seem like a very nice boy." "...
Lucas Lenko Aug 15, 2022

Giant size purple hands coming to Hamilton's Supercrawl
A couple of huge hands will guide Supercrawl attendees into this year's artistic showcase. Performance troupe Squonk are bringing their production "Hand to Hand" to this year's music and arts festival...
Aug 15, 2022

Fitness Trackers Motivate People To Walk More, Study Says
You thought fitness trackers were just a gimmick, but it turns out they really do help people. A recent study found out that Wearing a fitness tracker influences people to walk an extra 40 minutes eve...
Richard Huskisson Aug 14, 2022 Nikita Kostrykin / Unsplash
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