Congratulations to all the students graduating this week, from the tentative days of junior kindergarten through to the excitement of finishing high school! Learning is fun, important, and a wonderful gift and opportunity; It happens everywhere and all the time. Learning to use money is something you will use all
Making payments more regularly Wow, when my water and sewer bill would come in every few months, it was difficult to find the money to pay it in full as it was so BIG. I was so grateful when, my municipality has changed the billing cycle to monthly. It is
***NOTICE: Income Level Changes for the Seniors Co-Payment Program When you turn 65, you can use the Ontario Drug Benefit, to cover most costs for prescription drugs. The benefit is connected to your Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card. There is a list of around 5,000 prescription drugs that are
“Hi, I’m Nolan Taylor and I was raised in Owen Sound. When I was a kid, my parents got me involved with The Backpack Program by having me make a backpack at Staples for the Stuff the Bus event each year. I was then further introduced to fundraising through my
As Summer approaches, I keep thinking about Summer camps and activities for my kids. I am excited to hear about the new things they are going to learn and their squeals of laughter and joy. After a long year of school and learning in a classroom, I want my kids
In our Financial Friday Blog for March 15th, we shared one of our one-page resources, The Lending Ladder. We asked Dan Girardi, an Insolvency Trustee with MNP, where he would place Online Loans. This is what he said. “As with many businesses today, payday lending has moved online. That is
From April 8th to May 8th, 2024, the United Way of Bruce Grey held a World Donkey Day Colouring Draw across all 28 libraries in Bruce Grey. This initiative aimed to encourage families to visit their local libraries and support these valuable community hubs. We are thrilled with the positive
Celebrating Our Everyday Heroes: Educators Educators are the true champions who empower and transform lives every day! From the classroom to the school bus, and every corner of the school building, these dedicated professionals shape the future, one student at a time. Their unwavering commitment to education and their passion
Congratulations Graduates of 2024! This week, Caroline, who runs our Financial Literacy Program, met with the graduating students at St. Mary’s High School in Owen Sound. What an awesome group of students! Caroline discussed how to use a budget as a tool for planning the next adventure, whether it’s entering
