Social Issues

Faithful giving at St. Thomas Aquinas

True to its commitment to not only providing education, but also to helping its students live out their faith, St…. Continue reading “Faithful giving at St. Thomas Aquinas”

After basic income, ‘rapid reinstatement’ back to previous program: Province

Important new survey: The Ontario Basic Income Pilot chronicles

When the new Ontario government announced it was cancelling the basic income pilot, it threw many recipients into turmoil. It… Continue reading “Important new survey: The Ontario Basic Income Pilot chronicles”

Kinmount and Area Food Bank now open; seniors as clients on the rise in province

The Kinmount and Area Food Bank will officially open to the public Dec. 13, serving 45 families. According to Kinmount… Continue reading “Kinmount and Area Food Bank now open; seniors as clients on the rise in province”

Health Unit: Make a stand against poverty in Kawartha Lakes

In the spirit of the season, local residents are being asked to buy into something that isn’t available at any… Continue reading “Health Unit: Make a stand against poverty in Kawartha Lakes”

New food bank opens in Kinmount

Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) is opening a new food bank in Kinmount — the home town of local MPP… Continue reading “New food bank opens in Kinmount”

Need work? Most top 10 hard skills could be learned in Kawartha Region

A new study breaks down 10 “highly sought hard skills” in the Kawartha Lakes region – and Fleming College can… Continue reading “Need work? Most top 10 hard skills could be learned in Kawartha Region”

New figures show living wage in Kawartha Lakes is $18.42 per hour

As the PC government puts the brakes on the minimum wage, new figures just released show that a living wage… Continue reading “New figures show living wage in Kawartha Lakes is $18.42 per hour”