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Home Ownership Strain
by Shawn Lackie I don’t know about you, but I am looking at the numbers and thinking it just gets harder, with every passing year, to buy...
Shawn Lackie
Aug 133 min read


The Artist Within - What is the definition of success?
by Lauren Walker I wrote an article for the “Art, Artists, Artwork” website, called “The Right Art-itude” for success. I cover all the...

Lauren Walker
Aug 72 min read


It's all about the details
by Shawn Lackie Many years ago, when I was in the TV business, we had a well worn phrase. “We’ll fix it in post.” Meaning, if a shot was...
Shawn Lackie
Aug 73 min read


Not Disabled just differently abled
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley It doesn't seem that long ago, when I was in high school. A gang of us would gather at lunch and head to...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 72 min read


Walk Softly: Black Bears – Our Amazing Neighbours
by Geoffrey Carpentier There has been much said of bears this year, for they have been making themselves obvious in and around North...

Geoff Carpentier
Jul 303 min read


We have come full circle
by Shawn Lackie This may sound corny but, remember the good old days when there were maybe two or three Real Estate brokerages in town?...
Shawn Lackie
Jul 302 min read


The Artist Within - What is the definition of success?
by Lauren Walker I wrote an article for the “Art, Artists, Artwork” website, called “The Right Art-itude” for success. I cover all the...

Lauren Walker
Jul 302 min read


Editorial: Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner
I'd like to share a thought about the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Malcolm was an actor who grew up on the set of The Cosby Show as...

The Standard
Jul 302 min read


Walk Softly – Feels like? Not Sure I Understand
by Geoffrey Carpentier Summer is upon us, and the news is abuzz with broad and confusing statements about our weather and our climate....

Geoff Carpentier
Jul 253 min read


Column: What is my house worth?
By Shawn Lackie That’s a good question and one I get asked a lot these days. People are curious and always wanting to know how their...
Shawn Lackie
Jul 253 min read


Movement for Life - July 17, 2025
by Lauren Walker Where does positivity come from? I came across an interesting thought I learned from Betty White: "Look for the...

Lauren Walker
Jul 172 min read


Pick a Direction
By Jonathan van Bilsen One thing travel has taught me over the years, is that mishaps are often the highlights. I have seen wonders, met...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Jul 172 min read


Condo Sales Sympathy – NOT!
By Shawn Lackie If you pick up a paper or listen to the real estate news, anywhere these days, there is constant talk about the softening...
Shawn Lackie
Jul 172 min read


Many seniors struggle with hearing loss
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley The world is a busy and sometimes crazy place. I attempted to contact my telephone provider and was directed...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jul 173 min read


I wish I had bought
by Shawn Lackie I saw a pretty funny meme on a Real Estate website the other day. It said “In 2025 – I wish I had bought 5 years ago” and...
Shawn Lackie
Jul 92 min read


A lack of communication
by Shawn Lackie Check out the definition of the word communication and you’ll get this. “The imparting or exchanging of information and...
Shawn Lackie
Jul 42 min read


The Perfect Buyer
By Shawn Lackie Several weeks back, we discussed what the Perfect Seller would look like. So what about the Perfect Buyer? They, too, are...
Shawn Lackie
Jun 272 min read


Walk Softly – Things are not okay
by Geoffrey Carpentier At this time of year my mind is pre-occupied with birds and other wild things, for a variety of reasons - personal...

Geoff Carpentier
Jun 193 min read


What seniors need to know to stay healthy this summer
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley June is the midpoint of the year, and nature is in full bloom bringing with it the joy of summer! June...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jun 192 min read


Some tips for buyers
By Shawn Lackie Many years ago I was talking to a buddy and he passed along some interesting advice. Never buy a car which was built on a...
Shawn Lackie
Jun 193 min read
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