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What Happens When You Choose a Different Pace of Life? There’s a moment many people experience — quietly, sometimes repeatedly — where they wonder:Is this it?Is this the pace I want to keep forever? For Easton Lambert, that moment came during a season of major life...

When it comes to buying, selling, or investing in real estate, few topics spark more confusion—or anxiety—than taxes. And for anyone who owns a cottage, rental, recreational property, farmland, or raw land, capital gains tax sits at the very top of that list. In a...

In a town where the pace is slower and the smiles are wider, Brian and Joanna Milligan built more than a butcher shop — they built a community hub rooted in passion and purpose. When Diana Cassidy-Bush first met the Milligans over seven years ago, their energy was...

When you think about professional theatre, you might picture Toronto or New York—not Tweed, Ontario. But Tweed & Company Theatre is flipping that narrative, proving that rural communities can host world-class productions while fostering deep connections between...

When you picture a school, you might imagine a bustling city campus, crowded hallways, and programs backed by big budgets. But step into a rural school, and you’ll find something entirely different — and in many ways, something even more powerful. This week on The...

Beyond the bustle of city life lies a rich tapestry of community, connection, and well-being—waiting to be discovered in rural Ontario. In Episode 8 of The Country Club Podcast, host Diana Cassidy Bush sits down with Dr. Charles Mustard, a family physician who traded...

Hey, Country Clubbers! Diana here, your guide to life—and wealth—beyond the city limits. In Episode 6 of our podcast, we dove headfirst into real estate as a wealth strategy, unpacking how putting down roots in rural properties can grow your bank account as well as...

If you’ve ever dreamed of sipping coffee on a quiet dock as the mist rises off the lake—loon calls echoing in the distance—you’re not alone. In Ontario, cottage ownership isn’t just a summer fantasy. It’s a cultural rite of passage, a lifestyle milestone, and, for...

There’s something almost sacred about the Canadian cottage dream. The sound of waves against the dock. A crackling firepit at sunset. Laughter that bounces across the water like it belongs there. For many, cottage life isn’t just a seasonal escape—it’s the lifestyle...

Buying your first home is one of life’s biggest milestones—exciting, nerve-wracking, and filled with a whole lot of “Where do I even start?” If you’ve been daydreaming about your perfect place but feel overwhelmed by mortgages, finances, and the overall process,...