Social Issues
Governments should give money without conditions to create a better society
I live a good life and I try not to take it for granted. Because I have a certain income,… Continue reading “Governments should give money without conditions to create a better society”
Local museum aims to become ‘an agency of social change’ with poverty exhibit
Lindsay Advocate Publisher Roderick Benns sat down with Ian McKechnie, local historian and assistant manager of the Olde Gaol Museum,… Continue reading “Local museum aims to become ‘an agency of social change’ with poverty exhibit”
Basic income changing Lindsay woman’s life for better, despite glitches
While a Lindsay’s woman’s life is being changed for the better with basic income, she wishes the Province would also… Continue reading “Basic income changing Lindsay woman’s life for better, despite glitches”
Minimum wage increase stings, says Olympia Restaurant, Home Hardware
Lindsay and District Labour Council leader says minimum wage should never have been frozen in the first place. Nicki Dedes… Continue reading “Minimum wage increase stings, says Olympia Restaurant, Home Hardware”
Soup surplus for homeless, thanks to Cambridge Street United Church
Cambridge Street United Church’s recent crock pot extravaganza at a fellowship lunch was a boon for A Place Called Home,… Continue reading “Soup surplus for homeless, thanks to Cambridge Street United Church”
Majority of basic income applicants continue to be low income workers
As basic income enrollments continue in Lindsay and two other Ontario cities, one key trend seems to be emerging –… Continue reading “Majority of basic income applicants continue to be low income workers”
A personal note from the publisher about The Lindsay Advocate
It has been four short months since The Lindsay Advocate launched and it feels like we already belong here. For… Continue reading “A personal note from the publisher about The Lindsay Advocate”
