Jan 16, 2023 | Blog, Stories that Inspire
A new year is always a time of change and reflection. I’ve been pondering this a lot in the new year, as we launch our new newsletter format, and get ready to move our office in a few weeks to a new location. One of my favourite stories is that of Alfred Nobel...
Dec 7, 2022 | Blog, Stories that Empower
I grew up in a very small farming town – small enough that even though my parents had lived there for over twenty years, we were still “new” in town. One of the running jokes was that when I was in grade ten, every member of the student’s council had one of two last...
Nov 9, 2022 | 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 | Blog, Stories that Empower
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
