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Hosanna in the Highest
Times come, and then they go. The shifting of sands amidst the rolling of the tides. What has been deposited upon your shore this last...

The Standard
Apr 86 min read


People to take real estate advice from
by Shawn Lackie When I got into the real estate business, over 20 years ago, it was the culmination of a number of years of curiosity. I...
Shawn Lackie
Apr 33 min read


Movement for Life - Don’t Worry. Be Healthy
by Lauren Walker One of my favourite thoughts is from Dr. Wayne Dyer. He said, “Worry and regret are useless emotions.” Why? No amount of...

Lauren Walker
Apr 32 min read


Pain is good; it lets your body know it's working, but there is more!
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley Pain prevents us from overworking your body, which can cause more damage. Muscle pain can affect a small...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Apr 32 min read


Walk Softly – 14 Words You Will Never Say
by Geoffrey Carpentier As I wait for spring, my mind sometimes wanders, and I think about strange words I’ve encountered over the years....

Geoff Carpentier
Apr 33 min read


To grow or not to grow
by Shawn Lackie A number of years ago, I had a guest on my Real Estate show who talked about all the growth plans for Scugog. Pretty...
Shawn Lackie
Mar 263 min read


Walk Softly – The Conclusion of a Chilly Tale
by Geoffrey Carpentier We are nearing the end of our discussion on how animals deal with winter’s cold and snow: having dealt with birds,...

Geoff Carpentier
Mar 193 min read


Big changes start with small steps
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley As we know, a lot can happen in a year. I feel big things and changes are coming in 2025. I can feel the...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Mar 192 min read


Column: Help Available For Aging In Place
by Shawn Lackie A number of years ago, I did a feature on Port Perry’s Golden Girls, on my Real Estate Show on Rogers. The Golden Girls...
Shawn Lackie
Mar 133 min read


Walk Softly – Cozying up for the winter
by Geoffrey Carpentier ‘Wish I had a fur coat – oh wait – I do’ says the fox! Well, mammals are furry to be sure, so let’s continue our...

Geoff Carpentier
Mar 53 min read


Movement for Life - March 2025
by Lauren Walker I can’t decide to laugh or cringe, any time I peruse the internet and watch random strangers teaching people to...

Lauren Walker
Mar 52 min read


Walk with freedom: The importance of proper footcare
by Tina Y. Gerber Today, younger people and seniors will sacrifice pain and function for style. I never followed footwear trends or any...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Mar 53 min read


Great Expectations
by Shawn Lackie I have had a few calls in the past few weeks from a very good friend, who is relatively new to the Real Estate business....
Shawn Lackie
Feb 282 min read


Take the Glue out of Gluten
by Jonathan van Bilsen The popularity of gluten-free eating has soared over the last decade, with many claiming it leads to better...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Feb 282 min read


Listen to me
by Jonathan van Bilsen I have been writing this column for 13 years, which means I have written nearly 300 of them. I love the...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Feb 192 min read


Walk Softly - Sleeping the night away
by Geoffrey Carpentier In my recent columns, we’ve been exploring how birds deal with bitter-cold weather. Let’s next look at how some...

Geoff Carpentier
Feb 193 min read


Movement for Life - February 2025
by Lauren Walker I’m learning, growing old is not for the faint of heart. While it has its share of ups and downs, it's important to stay...

Lauren Walker
Feb 192 min read


What Goes Up Must Come Down #28
by Shawn Lackie When Tiff Macklem and the Bank of Canada announced another rate cut, on January 29th, it set the wheels in motion....
Shawn Lackie
Feb 122 min read


World in trouble
DAN CEARNS The Standard Checking out the international news of late has led me to believe this world is slipping back into a dangerous...

Dan Cearns
Feb 122 min read


It's voting time again
by Jonathan van Bilsen By now, you will be aware, we are heading into a provincial election. I will, once again, be hosting the live...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Feb 123 min read
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