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Movement for Life: Oct 2024 edition
by Lauren Walker I watch my mother play with her grandkids with boundless energy. It makes me wonder if all grandkids are this fortunate?...

Lauren Walker
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...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 24, 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...

The Standard
Oct 17, 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...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
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...
darryl knight
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...

Lauren Walker
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...

The Standard
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Viewing the future and the Autumn Market
by Shawn Lackie It would be easy to speculate the autumn market is going to be crazy and all the buyers/sellers which have been sitting...

The Standard
Sep 19, 20242 min read


Movement for Life - Fitness Trends for older adults
by Lauren Walker Regular fitness activities geared toward older adults can enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. These...

Lauren Walker
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Basement Apartment – Yes Or No?
By Shawn Lackie I was recently asked a very good question by a family friend (thanks Laurie) about whether or not it made sense to add a...

The Standard
Sep 12, 20242 min read


So just how are our tax dollars spent?
By Shawn Lackie When I was a kid (oh, so many years ago) we used to listen to our parents moan about taxes and how they were misspent...

The Standard
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker Summer has come and gone! As usual it slips by in the blink of an eye. If you’re like me, summer can throw a wrench in...

Lauren Walker
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Why do we struggle to hear God's voice?
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley Several years ago, I was experiencing difficulties and didn't know what was wrong. My doctor, at that...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 4, 20242 min read


What to expect with rate cuts
SHAWN LACKIE The Standard Much has been made about the interest rate increases over the last five years. Ten times, the Bank of Canada...

The Standard
Aug 29, 20242 min read


The Artist Within - The Art of Change
by Lauren Walker I’ve helped my family run All Fit All Ages Gym for most of my life. I’m happy to say, we are making changes, in order to...

Lauren Walker
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Too much too soon – or just not needed?
By Shawn Lackie Unless you have been living under a rock, you would know about the controversy created by the announcement, a new...

The Standard
Aug 22, 20242 min read


The first-time buying experience #3
by Shawn Lackie As we work our way through life, we encounter a number of firsts. First kiss, first date, first job, marriage (some have...

The Standard
Aug 19, 20242 min read


Making inner peace a priority
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Life feels so chaotic, since my knee replacement at the end of June. I have things to do, people to visit, and...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 19, 20243 min read


CREATIVELY SPEAKING - Something Old Into Something New
By Robin Van Der Vleuten Monique van Wel, an award-winning goldsmith and custom jewelry designer, specializes in unique designs, turning...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Aug 7, 20243 min read


Don't forget that it's never too late to become a tourist in your own backyard
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley I will admit I have been jealous of Church friends who can afford to travel upon their retirement. Some go on...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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