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Virtual tax information seminar for seniors
DURHAM: Seniors in Durham Region can learn about tax benefits and credits available to them at an upcoming virtual seminar on Thursday,...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20221 min read


How a financial advisor can help you achieve your retirement goals
(NC) Financial planning is a lifelong process. But if done correctly, it will pay you dividends for years. As quickly as life changes,...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20222 min read


Perspective –<br>Estate Process – Part #5
BRIAN J. EVANS, Special to The Standard This may be the most important objective as you establish an estate process! Preparing the next...
Colleen Green
Feb 3, 20223 min read


Vertical Farming 101: Webinar Series
Regional Municipality of York From building a business plan to finding partners, this FREE webinar series walks you through the ins and...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: Up until last Monday’s snowfall, I was beginning to feel we would slide through the...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read


What will a changing labour market mean for agriculture businesses post-pandemic?
(NC) Faced with a rapidly changing labour force, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated existing trends and opened Canada’s agriculture...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read


Silver Lights Senior Services is seeing increased demand
by The Standard | Podcast January 27th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Silver-Lights-seeing-increase-Jan...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read


Port Perry Hospital Foundation surpasses their fundraising campaign goal
by The Standard | Podcast January 27th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PPH-Passes-fundraising-goal-Jan-2...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read


Attitude: Why Healthy Habits Matter
This being our fourth lockdown, I’m finding I have a lot more time on my hands. I’m reminded of a quote from my favourite poem called...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20222 min read


Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club Announces First Winner of 50/50 Draw
FENELON FALLS: The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club is thrilled to announce Peter Brendle as the lucky winner of $710 in the first...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20222 min read


How to prepare for tax season
April is synonymous with many things. Many people get their first glimpse of spring blooms in April, while families of faith look forward...
Colleen Green
Jan 13, 20222 min read


Tax-advantaged investing
Investing has always been a means for people to grow their wealth and make their money work for them. Investors know that protecting...
Colleen Green
Jan 13, 20221 min read


DDSB to require Kindergarten students to wear masks
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has decided to require...
Colleen Green
Jan 13, 20221 min read
New Year’s Eve recovery tips
New Year’s Eve often marks the culmination of a season of celebration. Part of the fun of New Year’s Eve gatherings is letting loose and...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20222 min read
Should you test your indoor air?
(NC) Testing your indoor air sounds like a great idea. But pollutants such as mould and chemicals are difficult to measure correctly, and...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20221 min read


Tips for coping with anxiety and sadness during COVID
(NC) There’s no doubt that the pandemic has caused stress and anxiety for many people across Canada and around the world. Even if you...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20221 min read


PERSPECTIVE – Estate Process – Part #4
BRIAN J. EVANS, Special to The Standard As the Estate process continues, consider some of these practical steps to help achieve a desired...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20223 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club New
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard As I look back at this past year and appreciate the gains in growth around our community, I...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20222 min read


Christmas Quiz
Trying to figure out a way to make your family Christmas party or family time a little more exciting? Want to impress everyone you know...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20213 min read
Iconic Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club looks to develop with the times
MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, Fundraising Liaison FENELON FALLS: The last 20 months have been very difficult on public venues intended for social...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20213 min read
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