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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


Great Expectations
by Shawn Lackie I have had a few calls in the past few weeks from a very good friend, who is relatively new to the Real Estate business....
Shawn Lackie
Feb 28, 20252 min read


Movement for Life - February 2025
by Lauren Walker I’m learning, growing old is not for the faint of heart. While it has its share of ups and downs, it's important to stay...

Lauren Walker
Feb 19, 20252 min read


What Goes Up Must Come Down #28
by Shawn Lackie When Tiff Macklem and the Bank of Canada announced another rate cut, on January 29th, it set the wheels in motion....
Shawn Lackie
Feb 12, 20252 min read


Responsive Behaviours and Dementia
By Susan Fisher I often focus on dementia in my articles because it's a topic which is very close to home for me, both professionally and...
Susan Fisher
Feb 12, 20254 min read


The wonder of a new year
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Every Christmas I reminisce about the past. Preferably, the gathering with family and friends but also the...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Feb 12, 20252 min read


Re: Shaun Majumder on CREA
By Shawn Lackie I never really know when it's proper to share a personal anecdote. Some might find it self-indulgent. I always tend to...
Shawn Lackie
Feb 5, 20253 min read


Movement for Life - February 2025
by Lauren Walker What is scoliosis? I've encountered various kinds of postural issues over the years. I've worked with clients who've...

Lauren Walker
Feb 5, 20252 min read


It's okay, not to be okay
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I often address mental health issues because mental health can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age,...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Feb 5, 20252 min read


The Artist Within - January 2025
by Lauren Walker My art work has been rejected many times . I didn’t make it in the 2023 OAA Juried show but my piece , “Queen St, Port...

Lauren Walker
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Caring For The Community
by Shawn Lackie Ever wonder what Realtors do to give back to the community they work in? You'd be surprised at the lengths they go to...
Shawn Lackie
Jan 30, 20253 min read


Are you on or in?
By Shawn Lackie As we enter a new year, hopes and expectations ride high on all sorts of things. Resolutions, better health, more...
Shawn Lackie
Jan 23, 20253 min read


Scugog Library CEO highlights makerspace success in 2025 budget presentation
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At the council meeting on Monday, January 6th, Amy Caughlin, Chief Executive Officer of the Scugog...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Back and forth
by Shawn Lackie Don’t you just hate those year-end stories that talk about what went on last year and what to expect this year? Ya me...

The Standard
Jan 16, 20252 min read
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