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Walk Softly – Dandelions
by Geoffrey Carpentier Finally, it’s spring, and look at all those lovely yellow flowers in my lawn. Oh wait, dandelions, yippee! We see...

Geoff Carpentier
Apr 16, 20253 min read


The Artist Within - Fifth Solo Gallery Show
by Lauren Walker When I started this journey almost five years ago, having one solo show so early in my career was a dream come true....

Lauren Walker
Apr 16, 20252 min read


SPRING HOUSE HUNTING TIPS
By Shawn Lackie SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD As we head out of one of the most challenging winters we have seen in years, we head towards the...
Shawn Lackie
Apr 8, 20253 min read


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 8, 20256 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 3, 20253 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 3, 20252 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 3, 20252 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 3, 20253 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 26, 20253 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 19, 20253 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 19, 20252 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 13, 20253 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 5, 20253 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 5, 20252 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 5, 20253 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 28, 20252 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 28, 20252 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 19, 20252 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 19, 20253 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 19, 20252 min read
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