Ostic Group Insurance Blog

Importance of having a retirement plan

With the new federal budget recently announced, there are a few things you should be aware of: One of these is about RRSPs, TFSA, and RRIFs. Remember how important it is to have a retirement plan! http://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/managing-wealth/the-million-dollar-tax-problem-how-to-minimize-rrsp-withdrawal-pain?__lsa=c6fa-12a6 Please contact us...

Fergus Horticultural Society Garden Tour

If you love local gardens, head out to the Fergus Horticultural Society's Garden Tour! This Sunday, June 21st at four locations in Fergus. There's tons of variety in these four gardens, so there's a lot to see. The Fergus Horticultural...

KidsAbility Superhero Run

KidsAbility presents the Superhero Run! This Sunday, June 21st at Exhibition Park in Guelph. Whether you have a family or are just a running enthusiast, it's a great event for everyone! Run or walk the 1K, or take part in...

Making Property Taxes Work For You

As a homeowner, one of the expenses you need to take into account each year are your property taxes. You probably don’t give it much thought because your financial institution remits them for you. What many homeowners may not recognize...

Our Guelph Office Is Moving!

As a valued client of Ostic Insurance Brokers, we wanted to keep you informed of some important changes that are underway regarding our Guelph office location. To help serve you better and improve the size of our offices; we are...

Celebrate Sunrise Therapeutic and Learning Centre

Sunrise Therapeutic and Learning Centre uses horses and the tranquil environment of the farm to work with children and adults with special needs. If you want to learn more about Sunrise Therapeutic and Learning Centre, or if you just want...

2 Rivers Festival

Wednesday June 10th through Sunday June 14th, come celebrate Guelph's beautiful rivers, the Speed and Eramosa. The 2 Rivers Festival will feature free events showcasing the rivers, ecology and how important they are to Guelph's community and environment. There will...

Trotters Butcher and Charcuterie: Revival of the Local Butcher

As a community, Guelph places a high value on all things "local". With new restaurants opening regularly dedicated to serving dishes made with local ingredients, it looks like this trend is here to stay (especially when it comes to food)....

Noon Hour Concert Series

Nothing says summer in Guelph like the Noon Hour Concert Series! Every Friday in June and July join the public in St. Georges Square in Downtown Guelph for live outdoor performances. With free parasols and sunscreen to keep you safe...

Hike for Hospice

Every year, Hospice Wellington holds their Annual Hike for Hospice event to celebrate life and raise money to support their organization. This year's event will be held this Sunday, June 7th at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre in Guelph. Hike, collect...