Social Issues
The case for a living wage — a social contract and moral imperative
This is Living Wage Week, part of a campaign to encourage employers to pay a wage that is significantly higher… Continue reading “The case for a living wage — a social contract and moral imperative”
New study shows major job and income challenges for City of Kawartha Lakes
Individual income from employment is a full 22 per cent below the provincial average in Kawartha Lakes, according to the… Continue reading “New study shows major job and income challenges for City of Kawartha Lakes”
Canada Post workers on strike for 24 hours; Union wants return of postal banks
Scores of local postal workers walked off the job this morning in Lindsay and Bobcaygeon for 24 hours in a… Continue reading “Canada Post workers on strike for 24 hours; Union wants return of postal banks”
Kawartha Lakes community coming together to create access to fresh fruit
A new cooperative project is taking shape in Kawartha Lakes aimed at providing residents with access to fresh and healthy… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes community coming together to create access to fresh fruit”
Woman on basic income opens new business – right beside MPP’s office
A local woman who is on the Ontario Basic Income Pilot in Lindsay, knowing it will end soon, has opened… Continue reading “Woman on basic income opens new business – right beside MPP’s office”
Basic Income gave recipients the chance to plan ahead
There’s certainly been a large amount of attention paid to the Province’s decision to end the Basic Income Pilot program… Continue reading “Basic Income gave recipients the chance to plan ahead”
Legal Action on Basic Income ongoing, says lawyer Mike Perry
The legal action against the Ontario government for cancelling the basic income pilot project is continuing on track, according to Lindsay… Continue reading “Legal Action on Basic Income ongoing, says lawyer Mike Perry”
