Ontario is at a critical point. Housing need is rising, homelessness is growing, federal investment is starting to move but housing starts in Ontario are falling. Decisions made now will set the course for years. The proposed legislative changes to the Residential Tenancies Act in Bill 60 move policy in
It’s Halloween; the season of ghosts, goblins, and things that go bump in the night. But there’s one kind of haunting that can linger long after the costumes are packed away and the candy is gone: unpaid bills. When money is tight and stress is high, it can feel tempting
Winter is getting here, and for many households, that means relying on the winter disconnection ban to keep the lights and heat on. That ban is an important protection — but it’s not a free pass. Even though utility providers can’t disconnect most electrical or natural gas services due to
Today’s Financial Friday is guest author Francesca Dobbyn our Executive Director. When I bought my 1930’s townhouse 19 years ago I was really counting on my dad to help me with the “puttering” I would need to do in the house. After all, he was an engineer who loved to
How we support people returning from incarceration matters, if our goal is for them to be successful upon release. In Bruce and Grey Counties, we have extraordinary people doing extraordinary work to support these individuals. But as a new report makes clear, their efforts are often thwarted by a fragmented,
July is the month of change… for government benefits. The government uses taxes from the previous year to determine if you are eligible for benefits and income. These include: If you have NOT filed your taxes, you may not see these benefits in your account in July! For those 65
Letter to the Editor: “Doing Hard Better — Together”By Francesca Dobbyn, Executive Director, United Way of Bruce Grey As we look around our communities today, we cannot ignore the rising tide of challenges that echo — and in some ways surpass — the hardships we endured during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Every school has them—those amazing people who go above and beyond every single day. Teachers. Educational Assistants. Bus drivers. Janitors. Office staff. Principals. You name it. They’re the ones cheering kids on, drying tears, helping with homework, calming nerves, fixing jammed photocopiers, and somehow keeping the whole place running with
Financial Friday Wednesday: What to Do If There’s a Canada Post Mail Strike With a potential Canada Post mail strike on the horizon, many Canadians are wondering (and calling our office): What happens if my bills don’t arrive in the mail? While delays or interruptions in service can be frustrating,
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GREAT FULL-TIME SUMMER JOB? We are looking for an outgoing High School, College or University Student to plan and organize our annual Backpack Program. About Us: The United Way of Bruce Grey is a vital resource in our community, bringing together a diverse group of
