Social Issues
Four new programs to increase availability of affordable housing
In keeping with the goal to improve community access to safe, affordable housing, the City of Kawartha Lakes and the… Continue reading “Four new programs to increase availability of affordable housing”
In the homestretch: About ten per cent of town soon to collect a Basic Income
By April 16, about 2,000 Lindsay residents will be on the Ontario Basic Income Pilot – will you be one… Continue reading “In the homestretch: About ten per cent of town soon to collect a Basic Income”
New chief of police says ‘social conditions’ important to consider in policing
As Inspector Mark Mitchell gets set to become Kawartha Lakes Police Service’s newest chief, he says it’s important to consider… Continue reading “New chief of police says ‘social conditions’ important to consider in policing”
Generosity, justice and the basic income guarantee
I was talking about the basic income guarantee to a couple of friends and one of them commented on how… Continue reading “Generosity, justice and the basic income guarantee”
Don’t leave ‘free money’ on the table: Still about 1,200 spots left for basic income
In the three cities in Ontario where basic income is being tested – which includes Lindsay – there are still… Continue reading “Don’t leave ‘free money’ on the table: Still about 1,200 spots left for basic income”
How do we deal with poverty? Local MP says ‘free market’ shows the way
Lindsay Advocate Publisher Roderick Benns recently interviewed local MP Jamie Schmale on how we should be dealing with poverty in… Continue reading “How do we deal with poverty? Local MP says ‘free market’ shows the way”
New business owner credits her guaranteed ‘basic income’ for chance to be entrepreneur
Julia Taylor is the proud new owner of Country Cupboard in Fenelon Falls, a health and bulk food store that… Continue reading “New business owner credits her guaranteed ‘basic income’ for chance to be entrepreneur”
