Social Issues
New home and new outlook for Kawartha Lakes Food Source
“It’s fantastic.” Heather Kirby, executive director of Kawartha Lakes Food Source, is clearly grinning behind her mask when she describes… Continue reading “New home and new outlook for Kawartha Lakes Food Source”
‘Peoples’ Economy’ summit plans new economic normal in Kawartha Lakes
Some residents of Kawartha Lakes are seizing the moment of economic upheaval to chart a path forward for a new… Continue reading “‘Peoples’ Economy’ summit plans new economic normal in Kawartha Lakes”
New home for Kawartha Lakes Food Source
Kawartha Lakes Food Source will soon have a new home at 164 Needham Street in Lindsay as of July 10…. Continue reading “New home for Kawartha Lakes Food Source”
Class action: Court to decide if there’s ‘legitimate claim’ for basic income suit
A class action lawsuit initiated by four people from Lindsay who were once on the Ontario Basic Income Pilot moves… Continue reading “Class action: Court to decide if there’s ‘legitimate claim’ for basic income suit”
City administering $1.8M social services relief fund from province
To help provide relief for pressing challenges faced by many during the COVID-19 pandemic, the province has announced a new… Continue reading “City administering $1.8M social services relief fund from province”
A Place Called Home: 25 years of fighting for justice for people who are homeless
It was a chance meeting on a Monday in 1985 that would alter my life path for good. The meeting… Continue reading “A Place Called Home: 25 years of fighting for justice for people who are homeless”
Local businesses concerned for those less fortunate in wake of COVID-19
As the province shutters schools for three weeks because of COVID-19 and people are urged to stock up on essentials,… Continue reading “Local businesses concerned for those less fortunate in wake of COVID-19”
