Social Issues
Mayor says Community Care could not have been used for transportation grant money
City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham says he absolutely wants Community Care to be a part of any future… Continue reading “Mayor says Community Care could not have been used for transportation grant money”
MPP Laurie Scott hosts public forum on human sex trafficking in Toronto
Local MPP Laurie Scott hosted almost 200 members of the public yesterday at an open forum to mark the inaugural… Continue reading “MPP Laurie Scott hosts public forum on human sex trafficking in Toronto”
Lindsay woman finds her mental health improving with basic income
A Lindsay woman who has been receiving a basic income for the past three months says her life has taken… Continue reading “Lindsay woman finds her mental health improving with basic income”
Lindsay Advocate launches monthly print magazine
After just five short months of bringing community news to Lindsay and Kawartha Lakes online, The Lindsay Advocate is adding… Continue reading “Lindsay Advocate launches monthly print magazine”
Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton more than double homelessness housing goal
The City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County Council made a commitment as part of the 20,000 Homes Campaign to… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton more than double homelessness housing goal”
Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy: Canada’s prosperity should mean “a level of decency” for people’s lives
The co-front man for one of Canada’s greatest bands, Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, says people are born into economic… Continue reading “Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy: Canada’s prosperity should mean “a level of decency” for people’s lives”
Need money? Still time to apply as Ontario Basic Income Pilot picks up steam
The new and innovative social program that Ontario is testing in Lindsay and two other Ontario centres – a ‘basic… Continue reading “Need money? Still time to apply as Ontario Basic Income Pilot picks up steam”
