Discussing end-of-life issues can be an emotional experience. Making decisions upon the death of a loved one can be challenging, especially if the wishes of the deceased are murky or unknown.
Wellington County
Consider adding life insurance to your financial to-do list
(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.
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.
Community Resource Centre to launch first-ever virtual fundraising campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington (CRC) is launching its first online fundraising campaign and hopes to raise $30,000 between April 9 and 25, the length of the campaign.
OPP launches Project Safe Trade
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In order to increase public safety and reduce crime, the County of Wellington OPP is inviting members of the public to use their detachment parking lots to facilitate property transactions arranged online.