(NC) You may feel like you have a laundry list of responsibilities when it comes to financial planning, from paying off student loans, saving to buy a house or managing day-to-day expenses. But have you ever thought about life insurance?
Estate planning 101 – protect your loved ones and your legacy
FERGUS - Estate planning isn’t just for the affluent – it’s for all those who want to protect the people they love and the assets they’ve worked so hard to build.
Things people should know about creating wills
Drafting a last will and testament is an essential component of estate planning. Despite the importance of having a will, a recent survey from AARP found that two out of five Americans over the age of 45 do not have one.
Estate planning, charitable giving
Charitable giving comes in many forms. Some people donate annually to their favorite charities, while others may volunteer their time or professional services.
New online arts hub for Guelph coming this spring
GUELPH – A new online hub that will connect Guelph-Wellington artists and arts organizations to the community and to each other is set to launch this spring.
OMAFRA Report: Winter canola plant survival
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Hospital president and CEO announces retirement
FERGUS - Following 10 years at Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH) and North Wellington Health Care (NWHC), Stephen Street announced he is retiring from both corporations at the end of the year.
Conservation grants available for community, school projects
CAMBRIDGE - Applications are now being accepted for grants for schoolyard and community environmental projects offered by the Grand River Conservation Authority and the Grand River Conservation Foundation.
Guelph Youth Music Centre donation-matching challenges reaches 80% of target
GUELPH – In less than a month, the Guelph Youth Music Centre’s (GYMC) has reached 80 per cent of its fundraising goal.
Horticultural Society features winter photos
MINTO - In February, the Harriston and District Horticultural Society issued a photo challenge to members to submit photographs of local scenes along the theme of “Winter.”
Optimist Club of Moorefield make donation to Drayton Food Bank
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Optimist Club of Moorefield have not been able to hold…
Minto residents recognized by province for volunteering
MINTO - Members of the Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society were recently recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport.
Virtual mayor’s breakfast April 16
MINTO – The Town of Minto and the Minto Chamber of Commerce are hosting a virtual mayor’s breakfast event on April 16.
Minto Scavenger Hunt winners announced
Skilled scavengers - The Tri-Town Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Harriston Rising, Clifford Connects and All Aboard Palmerston, wrapped up on March 7.
Most Canadians still spending less a year after emergency declared
OTTAWA - Payments Canada recently released the data on Canadian payment trends since the onset of COVID-19, showing that spending below pre-pandemic levels continues, and that Canadians demonstrate an ongoing reluctance to handle cash, payment terminals and ATMs.