David Grant

262 days. It’s been 262 days since you were airlifted to BC Children’s Hospital. 262 days since we were told, “We did everything we could, but we don’t think she’s going to make it through the night.” Since then, I’ve watched you fight for every single one of those days. 251 days ago, you opened your eye, moved it, and shifted your leg only to be rushed back for emergency surgery that morning when hydrocephalus set in. 238 days ago, you were extubated and breathed on your own for the first time. 230 days ago, you felt the sun on your face again. 224 days ago, the cranioplasty we had planned turned into yet another emergency when an infection was discovered. 214 days ago, your EVD was finally removed. 213 days ago, you sat on the edge of the bed with a little help, and I wrapped my arms around you for the first time since the morning I left for work before any of this began. 191 days ago, the NG tube came out, and I saw your beautiful face completely clear of tubes and tape. 179 days ago, your prosthetic skull was placed. Your fifth surgery, and the one that finally stuck. After that, things slowly began to feel possible again. 145 days ago, you smiled for the first time (intentionally) while we played thumb war. 140 days ago, I wheeled you off hospital grounds for the very first time. 61 days ago, I heard your voice again. 40 days ago, we celebrated your 13th birthday at the Foo Fighters. And today, today you’re being released. There was never a day I stopped believing we would get here. The road ahead is still long, but this is a milestone no one thought we would reach. Maya, you are the bravest person I know. You are an inspiration to so many people. Giving up was never an option for me, and it clearly never was for you either. You refused to accept the words we heard 262 days ago when you came out of the OR. Look at you, my girl. You blew every expectation out of the water. Thank you to the incredible nurses, doctors, and therapists who walked every step of this with us. Thank you to everyone who supported Maya and our family we could not have done this without each and every one of you. Now it’s time to leave these hospital walls behind and keep moving forward, Maya Bear. I love you forever and always. —Dad ❤️

POLAR VORTEX COULD MAKE HISTORY BEFORE WINTER EVEN BEGINS Something unusual could be developing over the Arctic as weather models suggest the massive system that normally keeps freezing air trapped near the North Pole could weaken to RECORD-LOW levels this early in the season, something NEVER BEFORE RECORDED! At the same time, a powerful El Niño could bring major changes to weather patterns around the world, adding another twist to an already unusual winter setup. If the polar vortex weakens enough, bitterly cold Arctic air could spread farther south, potentially bringing major cold outbreaks across the United States, Europe and Asia. Could winter be about to take an unexpected turn? #MrMBB333 #PolarVortex #ElNino

BREAKING: Patrick Stewart, of "Star Trek," and "X-Men," has died, family says. He was 86.

Be honest, Canada. If it was Obama or Biden offering Canada to become the 51st State, you’d greatly consider it. It’s not the offer that’s pissing you off. It’s the Man offering it 🇺🇸🇨🇦

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. ambassador warns Canada could shoulder blame if midterms go against Trump ctvnews.ca/world/trumps-tari…

"I've just been in a consecutive state of flow. Even when I go home. I go home and I'm not really thinking about much. I'm just reading with my rabbit and not thinking about much." Devin Cooley speaks with @BParkerTV about where his state of flow is both on and off the ice.

BREAKING: Early BC election count — Conservatives lead in 27 ridings, NDP 9, Greens 1, CentreBC 1 (40 of 93 reporting, 0.4% of polls). Vote: CON 55.8%, NDP 35.8%. 47 seats for majority. Source: Poliwave / Elections BC (unofficial) #BCElection #bcpoli

In Devin Cooley we trust... unconsciously! 🤣 (🎥: @NHLFlames & @Sportsnet)

The CTV News Decision Desk has called the Alberta referendum vote in favour of staying in Canada, squashing the possibility of a separation referendum. #AlbertaReferendum #Albertareferendumresults

🚨ALERT: In a bombshell revelation, top White House officials disclosed that the United States is finalizing a staggering $700 billion cash offer to buy Greenland outright from Denmark, plus $100,000 lump-sum payments to each of its ~57,000 residents—totaling nearly $706 billion.

#BREAKING: Trump says Canada will end up being the 51st state ‘because that’s the only way it works’ ctvnews.ca/world/trumps-tari…

Jerry Seinfeld said the quiet part out loud in Chicago: “I’m racist, it’s a genocide, I’m into it.” Heckled over Gaza, he mocked the accusations, danced on stage, and offered to send the protester’s ticket money to Israel

Count me among the parents who found themselves scrambling to make their kids cover their eyes while watching a baseball game. A baseball game.