Category: Finance
What’s going on at the Stittsville library? More programs being offered and additional tax clinics
The Library is so important for residents in every community across the region. No-one knows this more so than the Stittsville Library staff. To add to the excitement of the arrival of Spring…
2024 tax facts: What you need to know
Be sure to stay informed about any changes to tax rules and consult with your Edward Jones advisor or tax professional to ensure you’re receiving accurate and up-to-date information…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Winter certainly has arrived with a wallop on Saturday with 20-plus centimetres of snow arriving. With that in mind, Councillor Gower is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Workshop in collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross…
Your 2023 financial checklist and sound advice to purchase your first home
As the calendar page turns toward the year’s end, it is time to take stock and do an annual check on your financial strategy for 2024 and opportunities for new home buyers in Canada to get some much-needed help.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares his thanks to everyone who donated to the December 9th OC Transpo-Loblaw food drive and to all of the volunteers and stores who made it a success again this year.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor appeals to residents, if they can, to help support the Stittsville family that lost everything in last week’s fire.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower provides his update on information you need to know. This week he passes on relevant information on the City of Ottawa’s draft budget for 2024…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares his weekly updates with residents for the second week of November. There are some new bus routes and adjustment to routes in Stittsville that the Councillor is pleased to share. He reminds residents that the Stittsville Legion, Branch 618, are holding their Remembrance Day ceremony at the Johnny Leroux Community Centre…
Six ways to protect yourself against cyber threats
To mitigate cyber risk, building awareness, following a process, and monitoring your accounts can help ensure your private information remains just that.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Through his weekly updates provided to Stittsville Central, Councillor Gower keeps the residents of Stittsville informed on various City municipal and local activities that are taking place in our community.…
What are the pros and cons of joint ownership with adult children?
Make your estate plan more efficient – hold investment accounts and real estate jointly with adult children, but there are also risks associated with joint ownership…
Asked to be an executor? Here’s what one executor wishes he’d known ahead of time
The executor must follow the wishes expressed in that person’s will and all applicable laws. An executor may be a family member, a friend, a trust company or a professional.
Financial Focus with Daryl: Is it time to incorporate your business?
With three full-time employees and clients seeking him out rather than the other way around, he’s started to wonder whether he should incorporate.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Volunteers are needed for the youth basketball drop-in, as well as exhibitors and performers for the June 17 ‘Welcome to Stittsville’ event taking place at Village Square Park.
Focus on what you can control: Five steps to deal with rising costs
If you’re on a fixed income, or haven’t been able to increase your income, you’re probably noticing that the value of a dollar isn’t what it used to be.