Social Issues
Kawartha Lakes Cycling Classic: Annual ride for A Place Called Home
The annual Kawartha Lakes Cycling Classic returns Aug. 25 to Lindsay, as riders from across the region ride for A… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Cycling Classic: Annual ride for A Place Called Home”
We need public policy for the common good, in common purpose
Small ‘c’ conservatism runs deeply in Kawartha Lakes. Government is largely seen as something to be wary of, even when… Continue reading “We need public policy for the common good, in common purpose”
Summer food insecurity sparks massive community response for kids
The anxiety some students were feeling about not having enough to eat during the summer months, without school lunch programs,… Continue reading “Summer food insecurity sparks massive community response for kids”
Lieutenant Governor says we can ‘absolutely’ eliminate poverty
Declaring that all of us are vulnerable to changing life circumstances, Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell says we can “absolutely” end… Continue reading “Lieutenant Governor says we can ‘absolutely’ eliminate poverty”
Free lunches for kids for nine weeks as summer pilot begins
It was a great start to the Summer Outreach Lunch Program yesterday, although even higher numbers are expected once the… Continue reading “Free lunches for kids for nine weeks as summer pilot begins”
Who knows best? The case for basic income
Fresh from the North American Basic Income Guarantee (NABIG) conference held in Hamilton at the end of May, I have… Continue reading “Who knows best? The case for basic income”
‘Crisis’ in Lindsay as homeless diverted elsewhere; food bank says ‘we need help’
With Kawartha Lakes’ homeless shelter, A Place Called Home, at full capacity for the better part of a week, homeless… Continue reading “‘Crisis’ in Lindsay as homeless diverted elsewhere; food bank says ‘we need help’”
