Social Issues

Pandemic or not, Victim Services is still here to help
Since the onset of COVID-19, members of the Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers (ONVSP) have seen an increase in… Continue reading “Pandemic or not, Victim Services is still here to help”

Local resident Terry Hartwick receives Storytelling for Change Award
Local resident Terry Hartwick is receiving the Storytelling for Change Award from the Institute of Change Leadership at Ryerson University…. Continue reading “Local resident Terry Hartwick receives Storytelling for Change Award”

City reviews regulations related to cannabis production and cultivation
City Council received a report at the Nov. 4 Council meeting on the considerations to be reviewed surrounding cannabis production… Continue reading “City reviews regulations related to cannabis production and cultivation”

100 Kids Who Care launches Kindness Cards campaign for local seniors
This holiday season, 100 Kids Who Care is rallying all children in the Kawartha Lakes to join them in making… Continue reading “100 Kids Who Care launches Kindness Cards campaign for local seniors”

New donation collection materials for Kawartha Lakes Food Source
The Kawartha Lakes Food Source’s donation collection materials have gotten a facelift just in time for the holidays, courtesy of… Continue reading “New donation collection materials for Kawartha Lakes Food Source”

Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police
An alarming increase in the number of suspect opioid overdoses in Kawartha Lakes is bringing an alert to be watchful… Continue reading “Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police”

In demand careers and the local labour market
The Workforce Development Board (WDB) is hosting two information sessions about in-demand careers and the local labour market. Sessions will… Continue reading “In demand careers and the local labour market”
