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We wish you health, happiness and prosperity throughout 2026!

Visiting a new church, St. Paul’s Anglican, in Nanaimo, BC. Merry Christmas everyone!🎄

We hope you have the chance to relax, recharge and enjoy the company of friends and family over the holidays. However you celebrate, may you find love and peace throughout the holidays.

In times of uncertainty and unease, it's important to remind ourselves of the benefits of a long-term perspective. Riding out market highs and lows can reduce the impact of short-term volatility, leading to more stable returns over time.

Benefits of Holding Stocks for the Long Term investopedia.com

You might be familiar with Pantone's "Colour of the Year", but did you know KitchenAid has one too? This year, nostalgic butter yellow is making a comeback. 🥞

Nostalgic, buttery yellow is about to be everywhere fastcompany.com

Unless you've been living under a rock you will know that Canada is likely facing significant tariffs on our goods crossing the US border. Tariffs can have ripple effects across Canada's economy, but how do we measure their true impact? This excellent playbook from Frances Donald, Chief Economist at RBC, breaks down key indicators to watch - covering everything from supply chain disruptions to consumer prices.

A playbook for how to measure a tariff shock in Canada - RBC Thought Leadership rbc.com

Despite calls for "drill, baby, drill," clean energy progress continues to charge ahead, even in states like Texas, which leads the U.S. in wind energy generation. With renewables now accounting for over 75% of new power capacity in the U.S. (90% globally), clean energy continues to prove its resilience and momentum, no matter the political landscape.

Why Trump’s Return Won’t Halt Progress On Clean Energy, Says Industry forbes.com

Probate is an essential but often misunderstood part of estate planning. These practical tips can help you navigate this important process with confidence.

Understanding Probate: What you need to know raymondjames.ca

Edible packaging, construction robots, remote surgery, oh my! Here are some of the transformative ideas that could shape 2025 and beyond. Which one inspires (or intimidates) you the most?

25 Big Ideas that will change our world in 2025 linkedin.com

Some recipes are more than just instructions, they're family history. Every Christmas Eve, our family bakes my late mother-in-law's Swedish rye bread, a tradition that keeps her close to us. This year, my sister-in-law gifted my husband a framed copy of Ethel's handwritten recipe - a beautiful reminder of her legacy.

Do you have a cherished family recipe?

Handing down the family secrets – one dish at a time theguardian.com

May the New Year bring you and yours good health and prosperity. It might be a bumpy ride but we'll be here to help guide you through whatever 2025 brings!

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Before giving her children, ages 10 and 11, smartphones, tech executive Jennifer Zhu Scott had them sign an agreement to encourage safety and responsibility. Her thoughtful guidelines are valuable not just for parents but for anyone navigating the online world, regardless of age.

How to help your kids be responsible digital citizens, from a tech exec (and mom) ted.com