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27th Annual CFUW Town & Country Garden Tour
2026 marks the 27th year of the Town & Country Garden Tour, the principal fundraiser for the CFUW Belleville & District Scholarship Trust Fund. Inspired by the traditional garden tours of England, the tour features eight different gardens carefully selected to appeal to a wide audience. This year, 15 scholarships valued at over $30,000 were awarded to local high school graduates and distinguished college students.
27th Annual CFUW Town & Country Garden Tour: Rain or Shine, The Tradition Continues
For 27 years, the CFUW Town & Country Garden Tour has served as the principal fundraiser for the Belleville Scholarship Trust Fund. This year's event features eight carefully selected gardens showcasing everything from compact subdivision lots to expansive Bay of Quinte shorelines, with hosted tours, delicious lunches, and scholarships totaling over $30,000 awarded annually.
The Serial Entrepreneur's Paradox: Protecting the "Next Big Thing"
Serial entrepreneurs often face unique financial risks including inconsistent income, personal guarantees on loans, and reinvesting profits. This comprehensive guide provides six essential steps for entrepreneurial couples to build financial momentum and security while managing business growth.
The Serial Entrepreneur's Paradox
For young couples building businesses together, entrepreneurship can be exciting, rewarding, and financially transformative. But serial entrepreneurs often face unique risks: inconsistent income, personal guarantees on loans, reinvesting profits into new ventures, and little separation between business and personal finances. From a life insurance and financial planning perspective, the key to long-term success is not just growing wealth—it is protecting it.
Carry The Fire: Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Ride to Conquer Cancer
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Ride to Conquer Cancer is a two-day cycling event covering 200+ kilometres. Supporting this ride backs one of the top five cancer research centres in the world, funding groundbreaking research in immunotherapy and personalized medicine.
Spring Into Plumbing: Preparing Your Home for the Season Ahead
Spring brings unique plumbing challenges after winter freeze-thaw cycles. Inspect pipes for leaks, test sump pumps before heavy rains, check outdoor faucets, and perform routine maintenance inside to ensure your system is ready.