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12/27/2025

For more than 20 years, Jayne Sayner, a 74-year-old woman living in Melbourne, rented the same modest home and treated it as if it were her own. She tended the garden daily, maintained the property carefully, and created a peaceful space that reflected pride rather than obligation.

Homeownership always felt out of reach. Rent was simply part of life.

Then one day, the phone rang.

Her landlord, John Perret, a millionaire pharmacist, had been quietly observing how Sayner cared for the home. He saw more than a tenant. He saw kindness, respect, and a deep sense of responsibility. While battling Parkinson’s disease, Perret made a decision that would change Sayner’s life forever.

He gifted her the house.

There were no conditions, no publicity, and no expectations in return. Perret wanted to ensure that Sayner would have permanent security, allowing her to retire without the fear of rent or displacement. For Sayner, it was more than a home. It was peace.

Perret passed away in 2020, leaving the majority of his remaining fortune to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, further cementing a legacy rooted in generosity rather than accumulation. His gift to Sayner was not an isolated act, but part of a larger pattern of compassion.

The story resonated because it showed something rare. In a world where landlords and tenants are often locked in conflict, this relationship was built on mutual respect and humanity. It proved that long-term care and decency can still be seen, valued, and rewarded.

Sometimes, generosity is quiet, and its impact lasts a lifetime.

12/27/2025

😭❤️ Heartbreaking Farewell: Barbra Streisand Leaves Fans in Tears

Under the soft glow of dimmed lights in a quiet room, Barbra Streisand stood beside her husband, James Brolin, her voice shaking, tears barely contained. There were no flashing cameras, no breaking headlines — only family, love, and loss filling the space. The moment was heavy with emotion, leaving fans and the entertainment world alike stunned by this deeply personal and heartbreaking announcement.

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12/25/2025

12/23/2025

Did you know? Our very own steam clock has a twin. 👀🕰️

In the historic area of Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan, you'll find an almost identical replica of Vancouver's iconic Gastown steam clock. Also built by Raymond Saunders, the Otaru Steam Clock uses a similar boiler system that sends steam into the clock every 15 minutes to tell the time.

It also features an engraving with a photo and tribute to Gastown in Vancouver.

12/23/2025

12/20/2025

Canada

12/17/2025

What a tragedy the death of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, is. It is so shocking in many ways but for me especially so, because over the last year I had been working with him. He directed me in 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues'. He was such an upbeat, lovable man.

Life can be so unfair and this tragedy proves it. His father, Carl Reiner, was a great humourist before him and Rob followed in his dad’s footsteps doing a terrific job making many great films. I will always have fond memories of Rob and the idea that he and his wife will no longer be in the world with us is heartbreaking.

Thanks for all the humour, Rob. Rest in Peace. Love Paul

12/05/2025

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11/06/2025

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10/21/2025

It's Not To Late!
Get A Jump On This Coming School Year's Curriculum

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Our instructional books are designed to systematically teach the new curriculum, providing essential resources to make teaching more effective and enriching students' learning experiences. Tree House books are packed with helpful integrated lessons and activities to support students' academic journey and help you as a teacher deliver comprehensive lessons more efficiently.

Grammar Essentials
Grammar Essentials is student book full of core punctuation, composition, and grammar units to help your students get caught up from grammar lessons they may have missed along the way.

Do you have older students who should be proficient with grammar but for some reason are not? Sadly, this is a very common problem in today’s classrooms. Luckily, there is a fantastic resource that will get your students back on track – and fast!
Grammar Essentials is student book full of core punctuation, composition, and grammar units to help your students get caught up from grammar lessons they may have missed along the way. This visually appealing, 96-page student book offers techniques for dealing with common grammatical mistakes, the writing process, and grammar essentials. It includes models for expanding and generating language in words, sentences, and paragraphs. These models are presented in a logical format that students can easily follow. The activities in this student book build upon each other and include puzzles, games, and other challenging activities. Grammar Essentials allows for a wide variety of student abilities and is perfect for individuals, partners, or small group work. The layout has been thoughtfully created for easy review and reference. The “Did You Know?” sections and other trivia and tips engage students as they explore and improve their English language usage.

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Features
a visually appealing book offering techniques for dealing with common grammatical mistakes, the writing process, and grammar essentials
models for expanding and generating language in words, sentences, and paragraphs are thoroughly presented in a logical format students can easily follow
the activities build upon each other and include puzzles, games, and other challenging activities
allows for a wide variety of student abilities and is perfect for individuals, partners, or small group work
designed for easy review and reference
“Did You Know?” and other trivia and tips engage the students as they explore and improve their English language usage
96 pages

Teach Word Study, Fluency, Vocabulary and Composition
Teach lessons that are theme-based, pattern-based, and strategy based using Tree House's systematic layered units. Our instructional lessons are what you need when you don’t have enough time to create your own units. We can help make your students proficient with all the word study and vocabulary expectations required in today's curriculum.
We have a large selection of books for a range of grades. They are the perfect go to student instructional books. Please visit all our individual titles that feature sample pages and detailed videos.

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10/20/2025

It's Not To Late! Get A Jump On This Coming School Year's Math Curriculum

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Our instructional books are designed to systematically teach the new curriculum, providing essential resources to make teaching more effective and enriching students' learning experiences. Tree House books are packed with helpful integrated lessons and activities to support students' academic journey and help you as a teacher deliver comprehensive lessons more efficiently.

Ontario Math 3
Teach every Ontario math strand and expectation with this reproducible student book licenced to the teacher for life
Overcome the language barrier by using these clear, readable, student-friendly lessons. Save valuable preparation time. Eliminate transcribing. Get this complete program for all your students for less than the cost of a couple of textbooks.

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a complete, comprehensive, full-year Ontario curriculum math program
provides all the ready-to-go homework assignments you need to support your classroom lessons
lessons are presented in language parents easily understand to help their children with confidence
Math Talks selections provide many instances where students can talk, write about, discover, and extend their math
Home Connection sections encourage parent involvement in their children’s learning
perfect for encouraging individual, pair-share, small group, and large group activities
a curriculum-based, pedagogically sound program without the dense, complex text many students can't read
160 pages

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