September is here! For many that means back to class — either as students themselves, or as parents sending their kids off to school. It’s a big change for many households this time of year. And that includes additional financial responsibilities. Back-to-school clothes for the kids, school supplies, meals for […]
Twenty years ago, on August 14, this area went through the great North American Blackout of 2003. That was an experience unmatched by any other in the two decades since then. An extensive power outage disarmed electricity grids all over Ontario and the eastern U.S. leaving more than 50 million people […]
It’s August and summer has been moving along. For many people school is coming up and so are extra expenses for books, clothes and a million other things. Just a part of life — unless you don’t have the funds to take care of it all. In those circumstances, sometimes […]
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July means full-on summer! Despite the recent air quality issues and the yearly fish flies, and the upper limits of the humidex, it’s a great time of year. It may seem full of promise for some but not everyone is able to feel that. And that goes for the people […]
Are you celebrating a birth or birthday, an adoption, or an anniversary? Maybe you’re bursting to tell the world about an engagement or upcoming wedding. Is there someone special in your life who you want to congratulate? A graduate, or someone who just landed a new job? The Kingsville Times […]
June for many families marks the end of school and the beginning of summer. Sounds breezy and carefree but that’s not the case for everyone — not for people who are living with financial difficulties. Bills must still be paid, and sometimes that doesn’t leave enough money for food. The […]
This week marks three years since the Kingsville Times came into existence. At first it was only on Facebook, but within a few weeks, the Times had its own website. When the idea of launching a local, online newspaper was first hatched, I was intrigued. Mary Ellen and I came […]
Spring is here, whether the weather seems to agree or not. Just give it some time. Nicer weather is no guarantee that life will be easier though. Not for those who are facing financial challenges, who can’t put food on their tables. The Food Bank is always ready to help […]
Easter hopped on in during April this year. Perhaps you and yours had fun with celebrations. Or maybe you felt pressed by the prospect of providing special foods and treats for your family. Is your supply of funds smaller than the pile of responsibilities you’re facing? If this describes you […]