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Lauren Walker
Nov 7, 20242 min read
Movement for Life: November 7, 2024
by Lauren Walker Let’s remember the overall idea of wellness is a chain which connects our mental, physical and emotional well being....
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Nov 7, 20242 min read
Afternoon naps may be linked to better health
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley As you get older, you may notice changes in your sleeping patterns. You might find it harder to get to sleep...
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The Standard
Nov 7, 20243 min read
Boomers, retirement and mortgages
by Shawn Lackie The baby boomer segment has been one of the most prolific, for ages, for a number of reasons. Music (hello classic rock...
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Geoff Carpentier
Oct 31, 20243 min read
Walk Softly: Heading Home
by Geoffrey Carpentier Well let’s see – the days are gorgeous, the nights longer and colder, the winds come from the north more and more...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 24, 20242 min read
Similar team
DAN CEARNS The Standard With the Toronto Blue Jays having been out of the Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs this year, I’ve found...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 24, 20242 min read
Save me a seat
by Jonathan van Bilsen Airlines are increasingly offering passengers more influence over their in-flight experience, through seat...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 24, 20242 min read
Healthy meals for Seniors
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Anyone who knows me, knows I dislike cooking. It is difficult for me to find the motivation to cook but we...
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The Standard
Oct 17, 20242 min read
WHAT’S NEXT – BOOM OR BUST?
By Shawn Lackie It’s a pretty safe fact, to say, the real estate market has been flatter than Frankenstein’s head of late, but where do...
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The Standard
Oct 10, 20244 min read
Editorial: Simply Thankful
A cool shower, a warm jacket on a cool day, a blanket and a good movie, and/or a meal of your favourite comfort food. We have sooo much...
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The Standard
Oct 10, 20242 min read
New mortgage rules really help out
by Shawn Lackie For those of us who carry a mortgage, the news released by OSFI (Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions)...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 10, 20242 min read
If I Read it, it Must be True
by Jonathan van Bilsen Printed promotional claims have always carried an air of authority, but over the years, organizations, like the...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 10, 20242 min read
Listening to you
DAN CEARNS The Standard We may not always like the work our politicians are doing on our behalf. We may not always agree with the...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Changing your perspective can change your World
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley I will admit the last two years have been challenging with regard to health issues for both my hubby and...
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darryl knight
Oct 2, 20242 min read
How will forcing workers back to the office affect housing?
By Shawn Lackie The housing industry seems to be going through a massive slowdown these days, the likes of which we haven’t seen since...
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Lauren Walker
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Movement for Life: October 3, 2024 edition
by Lauren Walker The Exercise and Diabetes Connection We have worked with many clients with diabetes. Most of them are fully functional...
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The Standard
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Standard column from Kawartha Lakes Councillor Ron Ashmore
by Ron Ashmore The 2024 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo has arrived in Lindsay. As Co-Chair of the Special Events and Special...
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Dan Cearns
Sep 25, 20243 min read
New predictions
DAN CEARNS The Standard The National Hockey League (NHL) training camps are open, and, with this being the last column before the start...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 25, 20242 min read
Nine months and Social Media Stars
by Jonathan van Bilsen Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise is concluding, after nine months aboard the Serenade of the Seas, and it...
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The Standard
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Subject: Response to Concerns About Avenu Development
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the recent editorial by the Scugog Lake Stewards, regarding the proposed Avenu development, near...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Hurry Up and Slow Down
by Jonathan van Bilsen Driving has become increasingly frustrating lately, and it seems to be a shared experience no matter where you...
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