Social Issues
KLH Housing on better financial footing, big projects planned
On the eve of significant housing projects taking shape next year, the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Housing Corporation (KLH Housing Corp)… Continue reading “KLH Housing on better financial footing, big projects planned”
More ‘working poor’ in need of Lindsay’s homeless shelter
At Lindsay’s homeless shelter, more people are driving themselves to get there these days. That’s not a good sign according… Continue reading “More ‘working poor’ in need of Lindsay’s homeless shelter”
Free public discussion on basic income at Fleming College
The Ontario Basic Income Network (OBIN) is hosting a free public discussion on basic income in early November at Fleming… Continue reading “Free public discussion on basic income at Fleming College”
John A. Macdonald would have supported basic income
If there’s one thing Prime Minister John A. Macdonald could do exceptionally well, it was to recognize where the political… Continue reading “John A. Macdonald would have supported basic income”
First sign-ups for basic income in Lindsay on Oct. 12-13
Enrollment in Ontario’s basic income pilot gets underway in Lindsay next week. In-person enrollment sessions will begin Oct. 12-13 where… Continue reading “First sign-ups for basic income in Lindsay on Oct. 12-13”
Lindsay ‘working poor’ take note: Most basic income sign-ups are employed people
About two thirds of basic income sign-ups so far have come from the so-called ‘working poor,’ a fact Lindsay residents… Continue reading “Lindsay ‘working poor’ take note: Most basic income sign-ups are employed people”
Police Chief John Hagarty talks fentanyl, building community, and basic income
It’s the last year for John Hagarty as Lindsay’s chief of police, given his imminent retirement next fall, and it’s… Continue reading “Police Chief John Hagarty talks fentanyl, building community, and basic income”
