Federal

City to encourage conversation about basic income
In a contested and close vote, Kawartha Lakes council approved a motion by Councillor Doug Elmslie to send letters to… Continue reading “City to encourage conversation about basic income “

Schmale doesn’t see election happening anytime soon
Local MP Jamie Schmale believes there is “no hope” for an election any time soon, and that there “is no… Continue reading “Schmale doesn’t see election happening anytime soon”

Schmale and O’Toole in minority on climate change recognition
Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MP Jamie Schmale found himself in the minority last month when a majority of Conservative delegates refused to… Continue reading “Schmale and O’Toole in minority on climate change recognition”

Schmale under fire for seeking guidance from constituents on outlawing conversion therapy
A growing outcry is developing after local MP Jamie Schmale decided to hold a constituency-level referendum on Bill C-6, which… Continue reading “Schmale under fire for seeking guidance from constituents on outlawing conversion therapy”

Schmale announces referendum: Medical assistance in dying bill
Local MP Jamie Schmale announced that he will hold a constituency referendum – his third – to give every eligible… Continue reading “Schmale announces referendum: Medical assistance in dying bill”

Former PM John Turner and the Arctic Youth Corp
The South Nahanni River is one of the world’s great waterways. At 563 km long it snakes through the Selwyn… Continue reading “Former PM John Turner and the Arctic Youth Corp”

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”

