Nov 9, 2022 | General Blog, Stories that Amplify
I was blessed to have grown up with a field in my backyard. This month, I’m sharing a wonderful and unique farming case we worked on over the last while that had one perplexing problem: how do we leave a gift to a charity that doesn’t yet exist? Our family...
Oct 6, 2022 | General Blog
Important fall reminder: Now is the best time to make your in-kind gifts of securities for 2022, and to move your RRIF funds if you are changing institutions or advisors. Contact Ryan if you have any questions! September was a remarkably tragic month in Canada by any...
Sep 7, 2022 | General Blog, Stories that Empower
This incredible thunderstorm I saw last weekend while dropping my kiddo off at Carleton University isn’t the only thing growing these days. This month I’m going to talk about the inflationary storm clouds on our horizon, and what it means for our...
Jul 12, 2022 | General Blog, Stories that Empower
This month we’re talking about how we can all help keep the lights on at our favorite charities. In that vein, one of my favourite charities is The Royal Astronomical Society who asks us all to keep our lights off at night, so we can enjoy natures ultimate show,...
Jun 8, 2022 | General Blog, Stories that Inspire
The photo above is one of my all-time favourites I’ve ever taken, and I called it “Indigo Angel”. This month, I’m going to talk about one of our readers that definitely was an angel herself… This monthly blog has been a passion project of...
May 4, 2022 | General Blog, Stories that Inspire
This blog is brought to you courtesy of my recent visit to the Keith McLean Wetlands, just outside Rondeau Provincial Park, where these lovely Blue Winged Teal have been hanging out this spring. Read on to learn about Mr. McLean’s awesome estate gift. As many of...
Apr 13, 2022 | General Blog, Stories that Enrich
Did you know that last week’s federal budget has some big implications for your planning, as well as some very unusual footwear history? April is a magical time of year when all things hang in the balance: birds begin to migrate north, our Canadian weather...
Mar 9, 2022 | General Blog, Stories that Inspire
This month I’d like to pay tribute to my friend Edith, who recently passed away after developing Alzheimer’s many years ago. She’s been a long time family friend, and will be dearly missed. As long-time readers will recall, I grew up in a small town...
Feb 9, 2022 | General Blog, Stories that Enrich
I don’t know about you, but when I was around 6 years old, there was simply no greater joy in life than blowing bubbles. My birthday is in the heat of the summer, and inevitably, someone would give me a bubble wand and solution, and my life was complete. To this day,...
Jan 12, 2022 | General Blog, Stories that Empower
As long time readers know, I’m delighted every so often to hand over the blog reigns to my wonderful colleague Sarah Morkin, our Operations Director. Sarah’s shared some of the wisdom she’s learned from her family over the years. As you will read below, sometimes...
