Social Issues

A sustainable solution for your used shoes
BioPed Lindsay is calling all Kawartha Lakes residents to put their best foot forward by donating used shoes for a… Continue reading “A sustainable solution for your used shoes”

Soroptimists accepting applications from women for the Live Your Dream Awards
The Live Your Dream Awards, a signature project of Soroptimist International of Americas, seek to help women who have faced… Continue reading “Soroptimists accepting applications from women for the Live Your Dream Awards”

Virtual cycling tour raises $24,600 for A Place Called Home
This year’s Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour raised $24,600 for A Place Called Home despite fundraising challenges posed by COVID-19…. Continue reading “Virtual cycling tour raises $24,600 for A Place Called Home”

Local United Way announces over $90,000 in emergency support
United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes (UWCKL) is accepting funding applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)… Continue reading “Local United Way announces over $90,000 in emergency support”

Local community garden exceeds 10,000 lbs of produce harvested in 2020
Edwin Binney’s community garden has exceeded 10,000 lbs of produce harvested this season, United Way for the City of Kawartha… Continue reading “Local community garden exceeds 10,000 lbs of produce harvested in 2020”

Emergency Community Support Fund round 2 portal opens today
The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes is once again partnering with Community Foundations of Canada and the Government of Canada… Continue reading “Emergency Community Support Fund round 2 portal opens today”

Advocate signs national declaration seeking basic income as federal policy
The Lindsay Advocate is one of 3,600 organizations or individuals across Canada to sign a statement of support just released… Continue reading “Advocate signs national declaration seeking basic income as federal policy”





