Social Issues

Health Unit: Voters should consider poverty, income, food security on June 7
There is a prescription to improve public health, but to fill it, local voters are being urged to have all… Continue reading “Health Unit: Voters should consider poverty, income, food security on June 7”

Scott says cheaper hydro, more jobs on her short list if re-elected
Local MPP and Progressive Conservative Candidate Laurie Scott says three of the most important issues she will fight for at… Continue reading “Scott says cheaper hydro, more jobs on her short list if re-elected”

The $38 million problem as election campaign begins
With the 2018 Ontario election campaign now underway, this month’s Community Care commentary continues to stress the need for accessible… Continue reading “The $38 million problem as election campaign begins”

Libertarian candidate says government at all levels has become too big
Lindsay Advocate Publisher Roderick Benns will be interviewing all provincial candidates in the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock riding in the coming days…. Continue reading “Libertarian candidate says government at all levels has become too big”

NDP candidate says hydro, health, housing are priorities as election begins
Lindsay Advocate Publisher Roderick Benns will be interviewing all provincial candidates in the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock riding in the coming days…. Continue reading “NDP candidate says hydro, health, housing are priorities as election begins”

How a basic income could help young families
A few weeks ago, I had lively discussions with two groups of young mothers. They were open, honest and articulate. … Continue reading “How a basic income could help young families”

Dana Bowman: ‘Everything I do centres on poverty reduction’
It’s just a week before the deadline for submissions from Ontario communities that want to be chosen for the Ontario… Continue reading “Dana Bowman: ‘Everything I do centres on poverty reduction’”





