This is an important piece of information that many people don’t know. When you sign up for a bank account, in the contract it will outline that banks have the “right to offset”. This means that if you have both a bank account (ie. Chequing or savings) and a debt
Nookomis Gitche Name’ Kwe – Grandmother Sturgeon has arrived at her forever resting spot at the Gitche Namewikwedong Reconciliation Garden at Kelso Beach Park in Owen Sound. She is breathtaking. A big thank you goes out to artist Kathryn Corbiere, the Reconciliation Garden Committee and all of our community partners
An update from Bruce Peninsula Safe Communities Committee The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reporting a 69% decrease in stunt driving throughout their jurisdiction. On Highway 6, Wiarton north to Tobermory, there has been an 85.5% decrease in stunt driving charges. There has also been a decrease this
Looking to make some positive changes in your life? Our “Turning Over Stones” brochure contains useful information relating to local utility assistance, home repairs and energy programs, financial literacy, support for children and newcomers and more. This resource along with information on our Financial Literacy Program is available online at
For many, the time around Thanksgiving is a time to ponder all that we are thankful for but it can also be a time to give back to our community and those who are less fortunate. Donating funds or food items to a local food bank or community meal program
There are new pandemic-related changes coming to the Employment Insurance system that took effect Sunday, September 26. This is a list of a few changes. To see all criteria, visit Service Canada at https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html. Eligibility In the last year, EI applicants received a one-time top-up of hours to help them qualify.
Where did you learn about money and finances? We learn about money and how to use it from our earliest age. There are messages about money all around us. From watching those closest to us and how they use money to commercials that are streamed into our minds through tv,
All Bruce County libraries will assist in printing and laminating vaccine receipts for free. The following libraries Grey County Libraries offer printing Southgate Public Library – free printing Grey Highlands Libraries (Flesherton, Kimberly and Walter Harris) – $25/page printing charge Meaford Public Library – free printing Hanover Public Library –
Two #FinancialFriday updates to share with you today: 1. Ontario is extending paid sick leave benefits until the end of 2021.This is a temporary provincial program that was supposed to end on September 25th. The program is called the “Worker Income Protection Benefit”. Workers without employment benefits can receive up
We are so humbled and grateful to Emily Morrison and everyone at Launch Pad YATC in Hanover for this incredible donation of backpacks and school supplies to our Backpack Program. WOW!! In case you don’t know, Launch Pad is an innovative youth center located in Hanover that empowers local youth
