Convenience can make life easier. A meal delivered to your door, a quick stop at the corner store, or another monthly streaming subscription might not seem like a major expense on its own. But when money is already tight, those small costs can quietly take a bigger bite out of
Looking for something fun to do without spending a lot of money this Labour Day weekend? There are several free and low-cost community events happening across Grey and Bruce counties from Friday, September 4 to Monday, September 7. Grey County Events Desboro Fall Fair Friday, September 4 & Saturday, September
Labour Day weekend often feels like the last big summer celebration. For many families across Bruce and Grey counties, it also means something else: back-to-school is right around the corner. As we enjoy the long weekend, it’s a good time to start thinking about making the transition back to school
September often feels like a fresh start. Summer vacations are wrapping up, kids are heading back to school, routines are returning, and fall is just around the corner. It’s also a great time to give your finances a quick reset. Summer can come with extra expenses, from travel and entertainment
As summer begins to wind down and fall approaches, drivers across Bruce and Grey counties can expect to see more farm equipment travelling on local roads. Tractors, combines, and other large agricultural vehicles may move slowly and take up more space than a typical vehicle. For farmers, these roads are
Back-to-school season can be exciting, but it can also put serious pressure on a household budget. The costs go well beyond pencils and notebooks. Backpacks, lunch supplies, shoes, clothing, technology, transportation, and activity fees can add up quickly, especially for families already balancing rent, groceries, utilities, and other essentials. This
Late summer is a great time to be outside, but it is also the time of year when wasps and bees can seem to be everywhere. Whether you are doing yard work, enjoying a picnic, working outdoors, or spending time at the cottage or campground, a little awareness can help
A text arrives saying you have a government payment waiting. An email says there is suspicious activity on your bank account. A message claims your package cannot be delivered until you pay a small fee. Your first instinct might be to click the link and figure out what is going
When you hear “carbon monoxide,” you might think about furnaces, fireplaces, and cold winter nights. But carbon monoxide can be a danger in the summer too. Carbon monoxide, often called CO, is a colourless and odourless gas. You cannot see it, smell it, or taste it, which is why having
United Way Bruce Grey is honoured to announce a new charitable partnership with the Negro Creek Committee in support of the Early Black Settlers of Negro Creek Memorial Park, a landmark project that will preserve and celebrate the history of one of Grey County’s earliest Black communities. As the project’s
