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How to deal with the grieving process
By Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Grief is a natural response to death, yet the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. During the grieving...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Dealing with anger and frustration
Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD Anger is a natural emotion that we all experience. Everyone knows that anger can have a...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 7, 20233 min read


Quiet Bats
For fans of the Toronto Blue Jays, this baseball season started with high expectations after an early playoff exit at the hands of the...

Dan Cearns
Sep 7, 20232 min read


It's time to think for yourself
Walk Softly by Geoffrey Carpentier In my last article (Nobody tells them what to do!), I was discussing the concept of spontaneous order,...

Geoff Carpentier
Aug 24, 20232 min read


A novel world
Dan Cearns THE STANDARD With the way things have been worldwide, over the last few years, you can forgive people who may sometimes feel...

Dan Cearns
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Fly me to the moon
By Jonathan van Bilsen Every time I fly, I am always intrigued by the great views of the scenery below. Trying to pick out landmarks,...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Who's on first?
By Jonathan van Bilsen Whenever you ask most people who the first person to set foot on the moon was, they will tell you the answer....

Jonathan van Bilsen
Aug 15, 20232 min read


The value of shared experiences
By Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley A reader asked me why I wanted to share my personal experiences here. I responded, it's a natural desire to...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Fast Acting Diets: The Danger of FAD'S
Movement for Life - by Lauren Walker In twenty-plus years in this industry, I've seen FADs come and go like the wind. I personally...

Lauren Walker
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Nobody tells them what to do!
Walk Softly by Geoffrey Carpentier I recently read an article in the Toronto Sun by guest columnist John Stossel (July 28th, 2023, “Free...

Geoff Carpentier
Aug 8, 20233 min read


Well I'll Be
I am not sure where the time goes, but I have been in North Durham for more than thirty years. Reflecting back on some of the escapades I...

The Standard
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Women's Day March changed the game
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Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20221 min read


Let's talk social reform
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Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20221 min read
Is the market prepared for the rise of interest rates?
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Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20221 min read


Is climate change really up for debate anymore?
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Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20221 min read
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