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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Truth and Reconciliation

30 October 2026
For me, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed each year on September 30, is a day to remember and honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, as well as the survivors, their families, and their...
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Stepping Back Into Community

6 August 2026
Community asks us to stretch ourselves. It asks us to step beyond what is familiar, begin conversations with people whose experiences and values may differ from our own, and remain open long enough to learn something about one another. I...
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Pride Month: The History of Pride

9 July 2026
Early Roots (Early 1900s–1960s) The roots of the gay rights movement go back to the early 1900s, when a handful of individuals in North America and Europe created gay and lesbian organizations such as the Society for Human Rights, founded...
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Before You Move, Make Sure You’re Solving the Right Problem

14 July 2026
Lately, my phone calls start the same way: "Jacquie, we're thinking about moving." Why? We need to downsize. We need more space. The house doesn't work for us anymore. Whenever I hear this, I ask a few more questions. What's...
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Fall Home Guide – Settle In Before the Snow

21 September 2026
The mornings are crisp, the air smells like leaves, and routines start to return. Fall is a season of winding down and prepping up—closing out the warmth and getting ready for the cold. Here's a short list to help your...
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Summer Home Guide – Stretch Out and Settle In

8 July 2026
Windows open, sandals by the door, and dinner moved to the patio—summer is when your home kicks back a little. But before you fully sink into beach days and BBQs, a quick seasonal tune-up goes a long way. Here's how...
Separation and Your Mortgage: Understanding Your Options Before Making a Decision

Separation and Your Mortgage: Understanding Your Options Before Making a Decision

8 July 2026
Separation is one of life's most difficult transitions. Along with the emotional decisions come important financial ones, and for many couples, the family home is the largest asset to address. One of the first questions I hear is: "Can one...
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Buying a Home Together, The Conversations Most People Avoid

6 June 2026
Buying a home with another person can be a beautiful thing. Sometimes it’s a married couple starting a life together. Sometimes its common law partners trying to enter an expensive housing market. Sometimes it’s siblings, friends, business partners, or parents and adult...
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The Emotional Cost of Financial Avoidance

8 June 2026
One of the hardest parts about financial stress is that most people suffer through it quietly. They avoid opening the banking app. They stop looking at the credit card statement. They know the balances are growing, but they tell themselves they’ll...
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Let’s Build a Cash Flow Map Before You Attack the Debt

1 June 2026
When income is strong, but debt is not moving, the issue is often not effort. The issue is usually structure. Before making aggressive debt payments, start with a cash flow map. For the next 30 days, track four categories: 1. Fixed...