Financial planning for those living on a low income can be very different than for those living on a higher income. This is the case when it comes to planning for retirement! There is a lot of wisdom in saving for your future, in particular retirement. While Registered Retirement Savings

We are offering some corrections and clarifications to the October 20th Friday’s Financial Friday post. Please read the details carefully. Bruce’s program is significantly different to Grey’s. Are you over 65 or under 65 and living with a disability? Do you own a house or property in Grey or Bruce

We are publishing this very important case study today, October 17th, as it is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Please see below of this page for the PDF version of the study. On 22 December 1992, the General Assembly declared 17 October as the International Day for the

World Food Day (WFD) was founded by the United Nations’ (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945 and has been observed annually, every October 16, since 1981. The event was established to increase awareness of world hunger and poverty and to inspire solutions for world change. If you are able to, please

What is the Climate Action Incentive Payment (CAIP)? This is a tax-free payment to help people and their families deal with the cost of federal pollution pricing. There is a basic amount and an additional amount for people living in small and rural communities. If you are eligible for this

👻🎃Halloween is quickly approaching 🎃👻 We’re partnering with the Owen Sound River District for their Trick-or-Treat Trail taking place on Saturday, October 28th. Ourselves along with other River District businesses will be handing out yummy treats for Halloween. You can find us in front of City Hall from 10 am

This is money that the government adds to a Registered Education Savings Grant (RESP) based on the amount that is deposited by others each year. This is available until the end of the calendar year when a child turns 17. Each year, the CESG adds 20% on contributions of up

The back-to-school season has finally arrived! For many, it is a very exciting and nerve-wracking time of year. To help ensure a safe and easy transition, we recommend that parents talk to their children about safety precautions for the school year. We have provided back-to-school safety tips below to consider:

Would you like to save for your child’s education but struggle to find space on a tight budget? The Canada Learning Bond can help.  Many people have heard of the matching program, the Canada Education Savings Grant, but are not aware of the Canada Learning Bond. This program does not