Social Issues
City loses $620,000 for licensed childcare in PC cuts; more kids for less staff expected
More than $620,000 in funding has been lost to the City of Kawartha Lakes for licensed childcare spaces due to… Continue reading “City loses $620,000 for licensed childcare in PC cuts; more kids for less staff expected”
Dinner program ensures healthy, affordable meals at Boys and Girls Club
Thursday is a hectic day of the week for Candice Toms, a Lindsay mother of two. That’s why, like so… Continue reading “Dinner program ensures healthy, affordable meals at Boys and Girls Club”
Bobcaygeon doctor strikes with other community members against PC cuts
When Ontarians from all walks of life took part in a ‘general strike’ to oppose cuts made by the PC… Continue reading “Bobcaygeon doctor strikes with other community members against PC cuts”
Food bank use swells after cancellation of basic income; donations needed
Nearly 300 additional people reached out to Kawartha Lakes Food Source for help in the past month, just as the… Continue reading “Food bank use swells after cancellation of basic income; donations needed”
Unfinished business: Time for a national Pharmacare system
More than 15,000 people in Kawartha Lakes do not have adequate prescription drug coverage. Far too many of our fellow… Continue reading “Unfinished business: Time for a national Pharmacare system”
Taking care of each other: Collective wealth into well-being
I always feel a little anxious sitting in the dentist chair, but fortunately I usually only need a cleaning. One… Continue reading “Taking care of each other: Collective wealth into well-being”
Summer Lunch Program gears up in Lindsay, Fenelon Falls
The Food Security Working Group, a committee of the Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition, will be offering the Summer Outreach Lunch… Continue reading “Summer Lunch Program gears up in Lindsay, Fenelon Falls”
