Social Issues

10,000 of our neighbours don’t have enough to eat

10,000 of our neighbours in Kawartha Lakes don’t have enough to eat

Some of our neighbours are hungry. Others are constantly deciding between utilities or food. That this should happen in Canada… Continue reading “10,000 of our neighbours in Kawartha Lakes don’t have enough to eat”

New summer lunch program to feed hungry children

New summer lunch program to feed hungry children

The Food Security Working Group, a committee of the Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition, will be running a pilot project in… Continue reading “New summer lunch program to feed hungry children”

Scott says tax rebates for child care expenses, cheaper gas if PCs elected

Three community groups — The Access to Permanent Housing Committee, the Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition and the Haliburton County FoodNet… Continue reading “Scott says tax rebates for child care expenses, cheaper gas if PCs elected”

Expansion of medicare, child care, among Liberal promises

Expansion of medicare, child care, among Liberal promises

Three community groups — The Access to Permanent Housing Committee, the Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition and the Haliburton County FoodNet… Continue reading “Expansion of medicare, child care, among Liberal promises”

Universal dental care and pharmacare part of NDP pledge

Three community groups — The Access to Permanent Housing Committee, the Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition and the Haliburton County FoodNet… Continue reading “Universal dental care and pharmacare part of NDP pledge”

Ontario election debate analysis: Five distinct candidates square off in Lindsay

Elections are always about personalities and policies. No matter how hard we try to pretend otherwise – that our choices… Continue reading “Ontario election debate analysis: Five distinct candidates square off in Lindsay”

Hamilton man uses basic income floor to stay active in community

Hamilton man uses basic income floor to stay active in community

James Collura is receiving a basic income through the Ontario Basic Income Pilot Program, in Hamilton. The Hamilton area, along… Continue reading “Hamilton man uses basic income floor to stay active in community”