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I wish I had bought
by Shawn Lackie I saw a pretty funny meme on a Real Estate website the other day. It said “In 2025 – I wish I had bought 5 years ago” and...
Shawn Lackie
5 days ago2 min read


Presenting Time and Place
Hi, I'd like to tell you a little story about two boys, about interaction, and so about society, in a microcosm. There was a little boy...

The Standard
5 days ago5 min read


Movement for Life: Birthday edition
by Lauren Walker I have my birthday coming up on July 2nd and I’ll be turning 39. I have no shame mentioning my age or that I’m enjoying...

Lauren Walker
Jul 42 min read


Part 2- The Journey of Perseverance My Diagnosis/ MG and Peripheral Neuropathy
by Manley Lavender Myasthenia Gravis (my-us-THEE-nee-uh GRAH-vis), sometimes called MG, is a rare autoimmune, neuromuscular condition,...

The Standard
Jul 43 min read


A lack of communication
by Shawn Lackie Check out the definition of the word communication and you’ll get this. “The imparting or exchanging of information and...
Shawn Lackie
Jul 42 min read


The Perfect Buyer
By Shawn Lackie Several weeks back, we discussed what the Perfect Seller would look like. So what about the Perfect Buyer? They, too, are...
Shawn Lackie
Jun 272 min read


The Artist Within - “The Creative Lull”
by Lauren Walker It’s normal to experience periods of not painting. In the last few months, I admit that my energy and focus have been...

Lauren Walker
Jun 272 min read


Movement for Life: June 19, 2025
by Lauren Walker We work with many clients of varying stages of life and have learned a thing or two about their experience. If you’re...

Lauren Walker
Jun 192 min read


What seniors need to know to stay healthy this summer
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley June is the midpoint of the year, and nature is in full bloom bringing with it the joy of summer! June...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jun 192 min read


Some tips for buyers
By Shawn Lackie Many years ago I was talking to a buddy and he passed along some interesting advice. Never buy a car which was built on a...
Shawn Lackie
Jun 193 min read


The Journey of Perseverance
By Manley Lavender Unknowingly, my journey started the evening of my 50th surprise birthday party planned by my wife and family. I...

The Standard
Jun 193 min read


Crazy Condo Market #44
By SHAWN LACKIE A few weeks back we took the grandkids into Toronto, to see The Lion King. I thought it might be cool and a little less...
Shawn Lackie
Jun 122 min read


Mortgage Fun and Games #43
by Shawn Lackie By the time you read this, there will have been another announcement from the Bank of Canada (BoC), regarding the prime...
Shawn Lackie
Jun 53 min read


Movement for Life: Be Proud of Who You Are
by Lauren Walker I’m not sure what we’re chasing but all I know is, it’s an endless pursuit. When I peruse social media, I am often...

Lauren Walker
Jun 52 min read


How do we draw closer to God while walking through loss
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Grief is the expression of deep sadness and sorrow. We experience it when we loose something we value and...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jun 52 min read


The Cottage Market
by Shawn Lackie As we head into the meat of the spring selling season, how about a peek into the world of cottage sales? The Cottage...
Shawn Lackie
May 302 min read


Growth for growth's sake?
By Shawn Lackie The last number of years have seen the growth of many communities in leaps and bounds. In many cases not enough. There...
Shawn Lackie
May 212 min read


Movement for Life: Golden Years
By Lauren Walker My goal when I was younger was to make sure I was functional as I got older. My work outs have changed as I’ve gotten...

Lauren Walker
May 212 min read


Introducing "Meals that Matter": A Monthly Dementia-Friendly Dining Experience Launching in Kawartha Lakes
by Silver Lights Senior Services & DementiAbility Enterprises Inc. KAWARTHA LAKES: A unique new community initiative is coming to the...
Susan Fisher
May 213 min read


Do you need a lifeline?
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley The world is full of highlights and headlines of stories of gloom and doom. Stressful events, while growing...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
May 212 min read
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