With students back in school across Bruce and Grey counties, school buses are once again a familiar sight on our roads. That makes September a good time for everyone to refresh their school bus safety habits. For drivers, patience and attention are essential. Watch for school buses making frequent stops,

With the cost of groceries, gas, utilities, and other necessities putting pressure on household budgets, using a credit card to cover everyday expenses can sometimes feel like the only option. The problem is that when you can’t pay the balance in full, those everyday purchases can end up costing considerably

When we talk about energy poverty, we often talk about the price of electricity, natural gas, propane, oil or firewood. Those prices matter. But our new Energy Poverty Brief points to something bigger: And if you’d rather hear the conversation than read all those numbers, Francesca Dobbyn, Executive Director of

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