Social Issues

Soup kitchen and Sunday supper: St. Andrew's Church works to build community

Soup kitchen and Sunday supper: St. Andrew’s Church works to build community

For 16 years Reverend Linda Park has ministered at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Lindsay, and she vividly remembers the… Continue reading “Soup kitchen and Sunday supper: St. Andrew’s Church works to build community”

‘We're hoping it will transform lives’: Poverty reduction minister in Lindsay

‘We’re hoping it will transform lives’: Poverty reduction minister in Lindsay

Jasmine Bellwood is a young Lindsay mother with a part-time job and full-time worries. Her worries are mainly about providing… Continue reading “‘We’re hoping it will transform lives’: Poverty reduction minister in Lindsay”

Nightly dinner program for youth a vital part of Boys and Girls Club

Nightly dinner program for youth a vital part of Boys and Girls Club

The only thing better than eating a well-balanced, nutritious meal is eating a well-balanced, nutritious meal with friends, both new… Continue reading “Nightly dinner program for youth a vital part of Boys and Girls Club”

Lindsay basic income pilot: Mental health, resilience will surely improve

Lindsay basic income pilot: Mental health, resilience will surely improve

Basic income open enrollment sessions begin this week here in Lindsay. If you haven’t registered and you think you might… Continue reading “Lindsay basic income pilot: Mental health, resilience will surely improve”

Need more money? Open enrollment sessions here for Lindsay’s Basic Income pilot

Need a better income? Open enrollment sessions here for Lindsay’s Basic Income pilot

The Ontario government is now holding the first ever open enrollment sessions in Lindsay for its basic income pilot, with… Continue reading “Need a better income? Open enrollment sessions here for Lindsay’s Basic Income pilot”

Kawartha Lakes Food Source key part of Lindsay Farmer’s ‘Christmas Market’

Kawartha Lakes Food Source key part of Lindsay Farmer’s ‘Christmas Market’

Kawartha Lakes Food Source will play a key role at the Lindsay Farmers’ Market’s 25th annual Christmas market to be… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Food Source key part of Lindsay Farmer’s ‘Christmas Market’”

Have diploma, will work: Basic income provides stability to finish school

Basic income provides stability to finish school

When I asked Jake about his school experiences, he replied that he had attended more than 10 different elementary and… Continue reading “Basic income provides stability to finish school”