Francesca here. On February 12th we received the following communication from the Ontario Energy Board. LEAP is the Ontario-wide program that assists people with arrears for electricity and natural gas utility companies. Here are some of the highlights that take effect on March 1st, 2024 The good news is anyone

CBC released this story on January 15th: Complaints soar as Enbridge customers face catch-up bills in the thousands Francesca here, telling a story! Basically, the story is that Enbridge Gas is struggling to read its meters in a timely manner. I know this story personally as my daughter, who lives

The United Way of Bruce Grey is issuing an urgent appeal for support in the last weeks of 2023. “While we’ve had wonderful support throughout the year from our donors, the average online donation has dropped from $126 to $106” explains Francesca Dobbyn United Way Executive Director. The most significant

The holidays are just around the corner and if you are looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, we invite you to consider sending a greeting card to a resident living in long term care. Sending a greeting card with a short note to someone who

There is no single solution to the affordable housing crisis. But there are 7 high-impact ways governments and the nonprofit sector can work together to advance housing stability for all in Ontario. Addressing the affordable housing crisis means pushing from all sides and leveraging all of the tools we have

Whether we have one or not, we know that a budget is a good tool for maintaining control over our money. We can do an amazing job in creating a plan and following that plan. But we should also have a plan for when life throws us a curve ball.

I often feel overwhelmed when I get large bills in the mail and my in-box. Bills that come every three months, instead of monthly, are particularly frustrating when I think about how I am going to pay the bill. One strategy is to treat larger bills as smaller bills more

You may think the government knows it’s your birthday, but you still need to do the paperwork! When you turn 65, you can receive two types of income from the Canadian Government. And, wow, is it confusing! Read on to learn more about government income options when you turn 65.

The United Way Bruce Grey’s Backpack Program has surpassed its previous year’s total of backpacks distributed in the community, and the impact is far from over! The United Way Bruce Grey’s Backpack Program has achieved a concerning milestone in its mission to support the community. As of Thursday afternoon, the

It’s not you. I use to scour those “top ten ways to save money” type lists. You know, the ones that tend to come out in January when we’re all making “resolutions” to change our lives. “Do these 10 things to save $5000 a year” they would claim. I would