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Start Saving Now for September: Your RESP Checklist Before the School Year Hits

  Canadian Money Brief · Family Finance September feels a long way off on July 1. That's exactly why now is the right time to look at your child's RESP — not in late August when the school supply list arrives and the grant math gets rushed. If you have a Registered Education Savings Plan (or you've been meaning to open one), here's what to check right now, and why the calendar year — not the school year — is what actually matters. Why July, Not August The Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) — the government's 20% match on RESP contributions — runs on the calendar year , not the school year. Grant room for 2026 resets on a January-to-December basis, and it doesn't carry any special "back to school" deadline. But summer is genuinely the best time to check your numbers, for three reasons: You still have six full months left in the year to top up if you're behind. Contributions made now have more time to grow before your child needs the money. You av...

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Nova Scotia Community Rallies as Search Continues for Missing Childre

Authorities and volunteers are tirelessly searching for two young children who went missing in a remote wooded area of Pictou County. The siblings, last seen near their home, have prompted a widespread search effort involving local residents, police, and emergency response teams.  

Search crews have deployed drones, tracking dogs, and ground teams to comb the dense forest for signs of the children. Despite difficult terrain and changing weather conditions, rescuers remain hopeful and determined.  

Local community members have come together to support the search, offering food, shelter, and assistance to those involved. Officials urge anyone with information to come forward and encourage residents to remain vigilant.  

Authorities emphasize that time is critical and are calling on the public to stay informed and lend support as efforts continue.  


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