Last week we talked about many types of fraud and scams. This week we are going to talk about fraud and scams that use Canadian government information. Learning the signs can help you protect yourself and those who are important to you.  The Government of Canada thankfully gives us ways

The theme of this year’s Fraud Prevention Month is “Fraud: The Hidden Crime”. Let’s be honest; it can be embarrassing when you realize you have been a victim of fraud. I have been… and I tell people about it purposefully. I want people to know that we can all fall

The community is invited to come together in remembrance and solidarity at the 5th annual We Remember Them event, taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2025, at the Owen Sound Farmers’ Market. Running from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, the event is a powerful tribute to those lost to the

More information on the boil water advisory here Saturday night When Community Shows Up Sometimes the strength of a community is most visible in the moments when people simply show up for one another. Saturday night partners across Owen Sound mobilized quickly to support residents affected by the boil water

Fraud Prevention Month – Let’s Talk About It There’s something about Friday the 13th that makes people glance over their shoulder. Black cats. Broken mirrors. Suspicious ladders. 🐈‍⬛ But the real bad luck most people face today isn’t superstition. It’s fraud. And unlike horror movies, fraud doesn’t come with dramatic

We have created a list of free and low-cost activities across Bruce and Grey Counties. Some activities require pre-registration so organizers know who will attend and when. The list also includes the best information we could find on free public swims and skating times across the region. Many municipal websites

IT’S TAX TIME!!! It’s March 6th and that means there are 55 days left to get your personal income taxes filed on time!  Filing your income taxes is the best way to make sure you are getting all the benefits, credits, and refund money you are entitled to. If you have

Across four Coldest Night of the Year events, Bruce Grey communities came together in an extraordinary show of compassion and determination, raising significant funds to support neighbours experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Two of the four events have exceeded their fundraising goal, with another on the cusp of reaching their

In March 2026, there are big changes coming to banking!  Non-Sufficient Fund fees happen when a bank account doesn’t have enough money to cover a payment. The payment is then declined, and a NSF fee is charged by the bank. The company trying to take the payment out of the

The Cold Winter Reality This winter has been cold. Not “wear an extra sweater” cold. More like “the furnace has been auditioning for Employee of the Month” cold. When winters are colder than average, usage goes up. If your equal billing amount was calculated based on milder usage, you may