By Cathy Hird
When a couple is trying to have a child, a positive pregnancy test sparks excitement. For a single woman, a missed period can bring panic. She tells herself to be patient, that sometimes she is late, but if the weeks stretch out or morning sickness comes, she knows. Tough choices face her. She begins to imagine what the baby's father will do, what her parents will say, what her friends will think.
Luke's story of Christmas begins like this...
By Cathy Hird
December is a month when a number of faith and cultural traditions celebrate. Christmas and Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the winter solstice to name a few. In Canada, we mark this month as special with lights and decorated trees, time off and time when family gets together. And on TV, there is a slew of holiday specials. These caught my...
This is the third year for the Hope for a Child Radio campaign. Last year, this campaign raised close to $73,000 in total, which in turn helped support almost 160 local children.To date, just over 100 individuals & business have collectively donated $33,000 but this local charity still needs a lot more help from the local community this holiday season.
Cindy Wheeler, spokesperson for the Foundation says "We are a long way off from our goal to assist the children and youth right here in Grey & Bruce with their winter clothing for the cold weather ahead. Our need this year is to support the over 700 children and youth in Grey & Bruce county that require help from the Our Kids Foundation. This includes access to necessities such as snowsuits, tutoring, groceries,...
- by Anne Finlay-Stewart, Hub editor
Our house is full of stuff, as are the homes of most of the members of our family. If you find yourself in a similar situation, here are some suggestions for "stuff-free" holiday gifts from right here in Owen Sound that will always be a good fit – lots with links to make it even easier for you. This is just a start - do you have ideas to share? Email us at [email protected] and we will pass them along.
A great meal out. Or in. Every eatery in town can provide you with gift certificates in varying amounts. An evening of music and moules frites at the Avalon Jazz Lounge, a brunch by the water at Cobble Beach, wings after the game at Boston Pizza or Kelseys. A child can buy ...
-Hub staff
If you heat with electricity, January and February can be the most brutally expensive months of the year. The provincial government has replaced a province-wide electricity rebate with a higher benefit to assist low-income households. But although an estimated 500,000 homes qualify, fewer than 7% of those have applied for the rebate.
The Ontario Electricity Support Program, worth as much as $900 a year per household based on income, will not be applied retroactively. Applications should be completed as soon as possible to allow time for processing before January billing. Applications can be made online, or you can make an appointment to get help with the
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