Social Issues
Health unit urges citizens to press their MP, MPP to support basic income
In the fight against food insecurity the local health unit says boosting income is the only real solution to helping… Continue reading “Health unit urges citizens to press their MP, MPP to support basic income”
‘Have we created an industry called poverty?’: Councillor
The Ontario basic income pilot is a critical, “watershed event” for Lindsay, says City of Kawartha Lakes Councillor Doug Elmslie…. Continue reading “‘Have we created an industry called poverty?’: Councillor”
Frost out, Celebrations in, as basic income meeting adapts to college strike
The Ontario Basic Income Network (OBIN) is in town this week and has organized a free public discussion on basic… Continue reading “Frost out, Celebrations in, as basic income meeting adapts to college strike”
‘Welfare recipient’ asks: How will you judge him?
Change is what we talk about. A possible Colborne Street bridge has been argued about in coffee shops in Lindsay… Continue reading “‘Welfare recipient’ asks: How will you judge him?”
Desire or pressure: What motivates us to get out of bed and work?
Three days ago, we ran a story called ‘Mariposa Dairy struggles to find young adults who want to work five… Continue reading “Desire or pressure: What motivates us to get out of bed and work?”
Hank, the starfish, and the poverty in front of us
One day, a man was walking along a beach that was littered with thousands of starfish that had been washed… Continue reading “Hank, the starfish, and the poverty in front of us”
KLH Housing on better financial footing, big projects planned
On the eve of significant housing projects taking shape next year, the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Housing Corporation (KLH Housing Corp)… Continue reading “KLH Housing on better financial footing, big projects planned”
