Social Issues

Local health team increases equality of care

The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team is ensuring its family doctors and health care providers have increased knowledge and… Continue reading “Local health team increases equality of care”

Kawartha Lakes to receive an additional $349,500 in Social Services Relief Funding

The Ontario government is building on the previous two phases of the Social Services Relief Fund with an additional $120… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes to receive an additional $349,500 in Social Services Relief Funding”

Dismissal of basic income class action lawsuit to be appealed  

Dismissal of basic income class action lawsuit to be appealed  

A decision made last week by a Superior Court of Justice judge to dismiss the Ontario basic income class action… Continue reading “Dismissal of basic income class action lawsuit to be appealed  “

Retired educators donate to area food banks

Local teachers from The Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton Retired Teachers of Ontario (R.T.O. District 18) donated $3,500 to area food banks. The… Continue reading “Retired educators donate to area food banks”

Boys and Girls Club virtual programming

Boys and Girls Club announces second session of virtual programming

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes (The Club) is excited to announce the launch of session two of… Continue reading “Boys and Girls Club announces second session of virtual programming”

Kate Dorotheou, prospective fist time home owner

The home stretch; first-time home buyers have few options in Kawartha Lakes

As a prospective first-time home buyer, Adam Rafton isn’t exactly asking for a lot. He and his partner would like… Continue reading “The home stretch; first-time home buyers have few options in Kawartha Lakes”

Elderly man standing in his doorway, with a package of food on his doorstep

Ten local non-profits awarded $57,280 in emergency community support funding

The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes has dispersed $57,280 from the second round of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)…. Continue reading “Ten local non-profits awarded $57,280 in emergency community support funding”