Despite the slow start for Canada and the silver finish in the 500m, everyone should be holding their head high for their performance in Beijing.

If one looks beyond medal counts and Phelpsian standards of success, you'll see a lot of incredibly talented young Canadians who deserve your support and gratitude for trying their absolute best.

Our trip over the North Pole from Toronto to Beijing was long, but wrought with anticipation and excitement, so the time honestly flew by.

A few days after the Olympic flag-bearer announcement, it’s just starting to sink in for real.

World records are great, but being welcomed home by Cito Gaston and a new Raptors lineup is something else.