How to Choose the Right Summer Camp

The time to make summer plans is quickly approaching – and many experts, families and former campers see camps and their lifelong benefits as an excellent way for children to make the most of their summer. Camps are considered a good solution to the growing concern about raising bubble-wrapped kids whose parents are overly protective and keep them from exploring their potential.

With the country facing a crisis with inactivity, childhood obesity and nature-deficit disorder, camps are becoming an integral part of summer vacation as parents realize the importance of an active lifestyle, outdoor activities and independent living for their children.

New Era in Condominium Living

Toronto’s skyline as we know it is set for a dramatic change, a transformation that will boost the city’s image worldwide. A drive into the city already hints at the changes to come. The cranes and large amounts of construction taking place not only signify the condo-centric culture of the city but also showcase the fact that developers are drifting away from traditional box shaped buildings and moving towards condominium buildings that are infused with breathtaking architecture and design.

With new luxury condominium developments spreading and the spring real estate market taking flight, The Invidiata Team RE/MAX office is buzzing. Many of The Invidiata Team’s clients are from the town of Oakville; a town that the team believes is much like Greenwich, Connecticut. Greenwich is approximately 30 minutes outside of New York City and has ranked number one in the biggest earner category by Money magazine. Much like Greenwich, Oakville is a big city suburb. It is one of the wealthiest areas in Canada and is largely home to upper-middle-class families.

Cadets to Celebrate 60th Anniversary

The 540 Golden Hawks Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is proud to announce their 60th Anniversary Celebration with a banquet and a ceremonial Annual Review Sunday May 27th! The Squadron Sponsoring Committee is looking for former squadron members who would like to join the squadron for this auspicious occasion. Former squadron members and their families are invited to participate, to share their memories, their memorabilia and pictures from their cadet experiences and to re-unite with friends.

Located in Oakville, the 540 Golden Hawks Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron has served the Oakville community’s youth for sixty years from 1951-2012. In recognition of this, a celebration will take place Sunday May 27th at the Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Road at Bronte Road. A Ceremonial Annual Review at the Oakville Arena, 133 Rebecca Street, will precede the reception and banquet.

Oakville Real Estate Update – Wedgewood Creek

For the past year Wedgewood Creek residential real estate prices have climbed significantly. The area is experiencing low inventory causing a seller's market, especially when it is combined with low interest rates and a growing economy.

The area's amenities continue to expand with new parks, restaurants, retailers, and coffee houses. As the north west corner of Trafalgar and Dundas starts to develop the new housing prices will continue to make Wedgewood Creek's real estate prices rise.

Currently, the average price of a townhome (condo or freehold) in Wedgewood Creek is $409,000 and is taking on average 22 days to sell. The highest price paid for a Wedgewood Creek town home was $590,000 and the lowest price paid was $302,000, taking as long as 122 days on market and as little as 2.

The Avengers Movie Review

It's not at all surprising that Marvel's The Avengers quickly smashed box-office records on its opening weekend - there have been no less than six films before it acting as extended commercials. That's not meant to diminish the strengths of Iron Man or Captain America, nor lay further punishment on the Hulk movies.

We've simply been chomping at the bit for years to see these diverse superheroes come together in the same story. And I'm very happy to report that the wait was well worth it.

Are Ward Boundaries Changing in Oakville?

With a unanimous vote to keep the status quo until Halton Region awards Oakville a
seventh seat on Regional Council, the town’s ward boundary review came to an end
Monday night when the final report from Dr. Robert J. Williams was received. In its
decision, Council recommended a seven-ward system for the town when its regional
council representation increases in the future.

The decision means that Oakville’s current six-ward system will remain in place for
the 2014 municipal election. With the town’s population expected to grow over the
next few years, a seventh seat on Regional Council is possible as early as the 2018
municipal election, allowing for the implementation of Council’s recommendation.

The Sun and Vitamin D

It’s easy to overdo your sun exposure in your quest to finally spend some time outdoors… especially when your skin is lily-white from being inside for months -- and not used to the sun.

Did you consider sunscreen? If you did, keep reading to discover how your sunscreen can present its own set of health issues.

Go Beyond Flowers this Mother’s Day

Around this time every year I ask myself 'What would my mother never buy for herself but actually enjoy having?' Not surprisingly the answer every year is different. Here are some ideas that I have come up with over the years.

Oakville Real Estate Continues to Attract Buyers

Buyers have regained their confidence in the housing market with sales of homes over the $2 million dollar range selling at a rate not seen prior to the market crash of 2008.

Multiple offers have typically been the norm for homes priced below the million dollar range but most recently, $1 and 2 million dollar priced homes throughout Oakville are seeing buyers from out of town buying into the community because of the fantastic family environment our town offers.