World Food Day (WFD) was founded by the United Nations’ (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945 and has been observed annually, every October 16, since 1981. The event was established to increase awareness of world hunger and poverty and to inspire solutions for world change. If you are able to, please

What is the Climate Action Incentive Payment (CAIP)? This is a tax-free payment to help people and their families deal with the cost of federal pollution pricing. There is a basic amount and an additional amount for people living in small and rural communities. If you are eligible for this

👻🎃Halloween is quickly approaching 🎃👻 We’re partnering with the Owen Sound River District for their Trick-or-Treat Trail taking place on Saturday, October 28th. Ourselves along with other River District businesses will be handing out yummy treats for Halloween. You can find us in front of City Hall from 10 am

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.

This is money that the government adds to a Registered Education Savings Grant (RESP) based on the amount that is deposited by others each year. This is available until the end of the calendar year when a child turns 17. Each year, the CESG adds 20% on contributions of up

The back-to-school season has finally arrived! For many, it is a very exciting and nerve-wracking time of year. To help ensure a safe and easy transition, we recommend that parents talk to their children about safety precautions for the school year. We have provided back-to-school safety tips below to consider:

Would you like to save for your child’s education but struggle to find space on a tight budget? The Canada Learning Bond can help.  Many people have heard of the matching program, the Canada Education Savings Grant, but are not aware of the Canada Learning Bond. This program does not

With school starting, it’s a great time to start saving for your child’s education. Over the next three weeks, we are going to talk about government programs and strategies for saving for your child’s post-secondary education including: Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP) A Registered Education Savings Plan is a special