School is in. Think safety first!
Sunday, 11 September 2016
Preparing school lunches is high on the list of things I like to do the least. No matter how lovingly and thoughtfully I have crafted their midday meal; my discerning young diners rarely appreciate the effort. I have noted this by the return of their lunch bags with the contents almost intact. Yet this week,
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Secondary Suites – Putting your home to work for you.
Friday, 02 September 2016
Maybe you are getting creative about your finances, or perhaps you’ve decided that your empty nest could be put to better use with a tenant now that your kids are out on their own. Whether it’s a sign of our economic times or the inspiration of reality television, secondary suites and rooms for rent are
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Students living away from home? We’ve got this.
Thursday, 25 August 2016
It might be with mixed emotions that you pack up your young adult and ship them off for the college or university experience. You’re excited to see them finally stretching their wings and exploring outside the nest, yet you are keenly aware that this is the same brilliant mind who ate cereal for an entire
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Home away from home – your car
Tuesday, 16 August 2016
It’s that time of year again when parents across the country are counting down the days until kids are back in school and some modicum of order has been restored to their homes; eagerly prepping backpacks, lunch bags, and shopping for the perfect pair of new indoor shoes in anticipation. Then September rolls around, and
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Playing Pokémon Go? Let’s talk.
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
This week I downloaded the app and joined in on the Pokémon craze. Even though my phone is fully loaded with a plethora of games to test my skills and make time pass at a record pace, I’m not much of a smartphone gamer. However, with all the buzz about Pokémon Go, I did not
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Attention All Drivers: Motorcycle Safety 101 – It’s Not Just For Riders.
Monday, 18 July 2016
In most of Canada there are just a few short months for motorcycle riders to enjoy the open road. When the gravel has been cleared and the summer sun glares on the asphalt it is as inviting to bikers as the sirens of the sea, beautiful and exhilarating, but full of hidden dangers. Over 10%
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Hey 20 something, this one’s for you – Movin’ on.
Friday, 24 June 2016
Here you are, ready to start your life and make big things happen in this world. Lucky you, I’ve got a little bit of unsolicited advice on how to start heading in the right direction, read on. Perhaps you went straight to work after high school, or maybe you’ve earned a degree or learned a
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What you need to know about Ontario auto reforms
Monday, 20 June 2016
In 2015 the Ontario Government outlined changes in the provincial budget to not only improve auto insurance, but to also make it more affordable; Ontario premiums are currently among the highest in the country. Drivers were able to take advantage of the first of these efforts earlier this year, when the mandatory discount for winter
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Oh Canada!
Tuesday, 07 June 2016
School is just about out and if you haven’t already, it’s time to start planning how to make the most of your summer months. A weak dollar and a slow economy in some parts of the country, means travel outside of our borders is out of reach for many this year. And well, I think
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