Social Issues
Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes opens new second stage housing facility
The Board of Directors of Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes are excited to announce the opening of their second stage… Continue reading “Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes opens new second stage housing facility”
Jump in the Lake Challenge returns to Coboconk area
Residents in the Coboconk area are preparing for a chilly dip once again to support the Coboconk and Area Food… Continue reading “Jump in the Lake Challenge returns to Coboconk area”
SOCKS campaign to launch on March 17
Every month Canadians rely on food banks, and new socks are one of the most needed and least donated items… Continue reading “SOCKS campaign to launch on March 17”
Basic income class action lawsuit gets certified by court
Question of whether or not the contract was binding will be decided next, lawyers say
The class action lawsuit launched by four Lindsay residents who were enrolled in the Ontario Basic Income Pilot has now… Continue reading “Basic income class action lawsuit gets certified by court”
Unions in Kawartha Lakes
New economies, new challenges
By David Rapaport, adjunct professor of sociology, Trent University The recent history of the labour movement in Kawartha Lakes reflects… Continue reading “Unions in Kawartha Lakes”
Manufactured insecurity
Benns' Belief
At one point in my childhood, we had a limousine with a soundproof interior window between the front and back… Continue reading “Manufactured insecurity”
Over $40,000 raised for local housing
The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association (PKHBA) hosted their annual charity auction in partnership with Habitat for Humanity… Continue reading “Over $40,000 raised for local housing”
