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The Artist Within - Tis the season to shop local
by Lauren Walker Tis the season! There are many opportunities to help support local interests. With the current mail strike, this is the...

Lauren Walker
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Listing Etiquette
by Shawn Lackie I was going through some new listings, last week, and noticed one which had been there before, was terminated, and now...

The Standard
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Where is our trust placed?
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley It's easy to have faith when things seem easy and life is good. Yet, what happens when the ground crumbles...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Scrap the tax?
By Shawn Lackie We all know politicians say the darndest things, especially when campaigning. I won’t go into the madness happening south...

The Standard
Nov 14, 20243 min read


The Artist Within - Here are a few definitions of “creativity”
by Lauren Walker “Creativity is defined as the tendency to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities” From Human...

Lauren Walker
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Movement for Life: November 7, 2024
by Lauren Walker Let’s remember the overall idea of wellness is a chain which connects our mental, physical and emotional well being....

Lauren Walker
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Afternoon naps may be linked to better health
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley As you get older, you may notice changes in your sleeping patterns. You might find it harder to get to sleep...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Boomers, retirement and mortgages
by Shawn Lackie The baby boomer segment has been one of the most prolific, for ages, for a number of reasons. Music (hello classic rock...

The Standard
Nov 7, 20243 min read


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
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