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The Perfect Person
by Shawn Lackie I will apologize up front and hope you will go with me on this short journey. I know this is supposed to be about Real...
Shawn Lackie
May 9, 20253 min read


About Me
BRANDON CLARK The Standard Intern My name is Brandon Clark, and I am a resident of Whitby, Ontario. I have enjoyed writing since I was...
Brandon Clark
May 9, 20251 min read


Movement for Life - The Balancing Act
by Lauren Walker I was working out this morning and struggling with a topic to write about. I was doing some core exercise on the ball,...

Lauren Walker
May 9, 20252 min read


Love Is His Legacy
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Would you believe love and mental health are interconnected? Love is a fundamental human need, consequently,...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
May 9, 20252 min read


Editorial: By Any Other Name
In the light of the election, I wanted to share a comment on the word 'opposition.' Please understand, I am writing this before any...

The Standard
May 1, 20254 min read


It was an "Elbows Up" Musicathon
Dana Bachman , Fenelon Falls Grannies for Grannies, Last Saturday, April 12th, was the 12th annual Musicathon organized by the Fenelon...

The Standard
May 1, 20252 min read


CH CH CH CHANGES
by Shawn Lackie Like anything else in life, it seems to always be about change. Moving forward, advancing, new and improved, etc....
Shawn Lackie
Apr 25, 20253 min read


Movement for Life - April 2025
by Lauren Walker Dr. John Scharffenberg is 100-year-old nutrition professor and he is a Harvard-trained physician, nutritionist, and...

Lauren Walker
Apr 25, 20252 min read


Our Upcoming Federal Election and Important Issues for Seniors
by Susan Fisher As Canada gets ready for the federal election, on April 28th, 2025, we, as healthcare advocates and workers, encourage...
Susan Fisher
Apr 25, 20253 min read


Gratitude isn't all about what's going right. It's about finding a little light in the moment we feel loss/lost
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley It seems like the world is full of chaos, from widespread disease to possible economic collapse. However,...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Apr 25, 20252 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


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


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


Movement for Life - March
by Lauren Walker Here’s a trivia question for you, What exercise has the biggest effect on your blood sugar?Long walks, short walks or...

Lauren Walker
Mar 19, 20252 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


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
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