Bills that fluctuate are difficult to plan for and can be difficult to pay. One strategy I recommend to people is equal billing for utility bills. I’ll talk more about that in the second half of this post. But first, Enbridge Gas has a program called the Golden Age Service

As we head into the week, I wanted to take a moment to share where we’re at with the Backpack Program and to say a big, heartfelt thank you. This program exists because of this community. Every backpack packed, every order filled, every child prepared for back-to-school, it’s all made

Phones are so important for keeping in contact with our friends, family, workers, and employers. Wireless mobile technology is improving so quickly and it is tough keeping up. When we hear about mobile phones, we hear about 3G, 4G, and 5G. What does this mean? The “G” stands for “generation,”

Help a Bruce Grey Student Start School with Confidence We’re proud to introduce our Sponsor a Backpack campaign. It’s a direct way for donors to support local children by funding fully stocked, grade-appropriate backpacks. The demand is real. The need is growing (1000 have already gone out). And this is

As another busy week wraps up, I wanted to take a moment to share what’s been happening behind the scenes at the Backpack Program. We’re in the thick of packing, delivering, and preparing for what’s shaping up to be another impactful season. But before we dive in, let’s be clear

The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is a monthly income from the Ontario Government for people with a verifiable disability. Payments are received once a month on the last day of the month. The amount someone receives is based on a formula of Basic Needs Allowance + a maximum Shelter

All-Day Youth Music, Art, and a Green MissionNew River District Boardwalk & Heartwood Hall11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Event is rain or shine, if there is a thunderstorm there will be notice and the event may relocate for the afternoon. Owen Sound, get ready. Banditfest is back on Sunday, July

Hi everyone, Lauryn here – Backpack Program Coordinator at United Way Bruce Grey! As we move full steam ahead into the summer, I wanted to provide an update on the progress we’ve made with this year’s Backpack Program—a long-standing initiative that helps ensure students across Bruce and Grey Counties head

Seniors in Ontario can use government programs to help them cover some of their health expenses. There are dates that are important to know to make sure you are taking advantage of these programs. TEETH Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan.html This program helps cover some or all the costs

June 24th 2025 — Bruce and Grey Counties, ON — February 22, 2025 may have brought record-low temperatures and snowy conditions—the coldest Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) on record for Bruce Grey—but it also sparked one of the warmest outpourings of compassion across the region. While extreme weather forced