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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


TIFF, THE BOC AND REAL ESTATE
by Shawn Lackie When Tiff Macklem at The Bank of Canada (BOC) announced the latest 25% rate cut on July 24th, there was a sigh of...

The Standard
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Movement for Life: Keep it Moving over 90
by Lauren Walker I’d love to dedicate this article to our amazing clients who keep it moving over 90. Imagine being 95 and working out...

Lauren Walker
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Community publishers deserve a say
As the second-generation owner of a community newspaper in Ontario, I care deeply about the future of local news in Canada. My late...

The Standard
Jul 24, 20244 min read


The Artist Within
by Lauren Walker I decided to ask my friend Hildy Smith about her experience working with oil paint. My thanks for her help with this...

Lauren Walker
Jul 24, 20242 min read


The Business of Real Estate
SHAWN LACKIE Our Neighbourhood Brokerage Inc. Real Estate is a funny game. Almost everyone you talk to has an opinion on the market. Go...

The Standard
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Don't forget it's never too late to become a tourist in your own back yard
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I will admit, I have been envious of Church friends who have been able to afford to travel upon their...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jul 9, 20242 min read


Movement for Life: The Common Sense Diet Part 2
by Lauren Walker We looked at the keys to taking a common-sense approach to lifestyle changes, which included tuning in to yourself and...

Lauren Walker
Jul 9, 20242 min read


Movement for life
By Lauren Walker The Common Sense Diet Part 1 It’s a word I cannot stand…. What is it? Diet. It has such negative connotations and people...

Lauren Walker
Jul 3, 20242 min read


In the blink of an eye
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I had the pleasure of taking my oldest granddaughter shopping for her birthday. It brought back memories of...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jul 3, 20243 min read


The Artist Within
by Lauren Walker What a busy time it has been. Since my last article, I am happy to report many wonderful developments. Achievements My...

Lauren Walker
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Senior moments or senior living gracefully?
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley With my birthday arriving in September, I will be 66 years young. Who wants to admit that? To me, it sounds...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jun 13, 20243 min read


Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker Society has generalizations and stereotypes when it comes to age. It upsets me when we look at age as a bad thing. It...

Lauren Walker
May 22, 20242 min read
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