Health

Vast majority say family health teams a positive change to health care

Family health teams a positive change, say majority, although health care cuts a worry

The results are in from the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team’s most recent survey of patients across the… Continue reading “Family health teams a positive change, say majority, although health care cuts a worry”

Powerless guards mired in poor working conditions at Lindsay’s Super Jail

Powerless guards mired in poor working conditions at Lindsay’s Super Jail

For the past couple months the Lindsay Advocate has been speaking to employees and former employees of Lindsay’s Central East… Continue reading “Powerless guards mired in poor working conditions at Lindsay’s Super Jail”

Recovery through the arts: CMHA program

The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) is pleased to invite you to Recovery Through the… Continue reading “Recovery through the arts: CMHA program”

Kawartha Lakes launches Community Paramedic Pilot Program

Kawartha Lakes launches Paramedic Pilot program for seniors

On Monday September 23, Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service began the first day of the three-month Community Paramedic Pilot program. The… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes launches Paramedic Pilot program for seniors”

It’s ‘Housing First,’ addiction issues after, says Fourcast

It’s ‘Housing First,’ addiction issues after, says Fourcast

Twenty-four chronically homeless people in our area now have a home, thanks to the City of Kawartha Lakes and and… Continue reading “It’s ‘Housing First,’ addiction issues after, says Fourcast”

Basic Income Canada Network urges all federal candidates to support basic income

Basic Income Canada Network urges all federal candidates to support basic income

As a federal election draws nearer the Basic Income Canada Network (BICN) is urging all federal candidates to consider a… Continue reading “Basic Income Canada Network urges all federal candidates to support basic income”

Seniors test out the cutting edge Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls

Seniors test out cutting edge Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls

A politician, a physiotherapist, and an artist walk to a barre. That’s not the set-up for a joke. The ballet… Continue reading “Seniors test out cutting edge Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls”