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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


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 12, 20252 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 12, 20252 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 12, 20253 min read


The wonder of a new year
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Every Christmas I reminisce about the past. Preferably, the gathering with family and friends but also the...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Feb 12, 20252 min read


Editorial: Change is a part of reality
Well, here we go again. Another whammy to the continuity, structure and the very border of our Canadian lives. Let's take a knee and pray...

The Standard
Feb 5, 20255 min read


An American Perspective
by Jonathan van Bilsen During these extraordinary times, it is refreshing to find an article capturing how people in the United States...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Walk Softly - Great Horned Owl
by Geoffrey Carpentier If you ask anyone what sound an owl makes, they will likely respond “hoo-hoo” in a deep, resonant voice. However,...

Geoff Carpentier
Feb 5, 20253 min read


Re: Shaun Majumder on CREA
By Shawn Lackie I never really know when it's proper to share a personal anecdote. Some might find it self-indulgent. I always tend to...
Shawn Lackie
Feb 5, 20253 min read


Movement for Life - February 2025
by Lauren Walker What is scoliosis? I've encountered various kinds of postural issues over the years. I've worked with clients who've...

Lauren Walker
Feb 5, 20252 min read


It's okay, not to be okay
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I often address mental health issues because mental health can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age,...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Keep the work option
DAN CEARNS The Standard With news of a new administration in the United States, a number of executive orders have already been signed....

Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20252 min read


What Exactly is a Tariff?
By Jonathan van Bilsen There has been much discussion about Canadians, potentially, paying a 25 percent tariff on goods going to the...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 30, 20252 min read
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