Community

Housing and homelessness plan review, update and survey

Provincial legislation has established the City responsible for the administration of housing and homelessness programs and services for both the… Continue reading “Housing and homelessness plan review, update and survey”

More than a third of basic income recipients went back to school: Survey

OBIP Chronicles – More than 33 per cent of respondents to a survey about the Ontario Basis Income Pilot were going… Continue reading “More than a third of basic income recipients went back to school: Survey”

Need for carpenters rising in Kawartha Lakes — just ask Madeline Carey

If StatsCan and the Peterborough Workforce Development Board are correct, kids entering high school this year and hoping to live… Continue reading “Need for carpenters rising in Kawartha Lakes — just ask Madeline Carey”

Dr. Bert Lauwers stepping down as Ross Memorial’s President & CEO

After four years at the helm, Dr. Bert Lauwers is stepping down from his position as president and CEO at… Continue reading “Dr. Bert Lauwers stepping down as Ross Memorial’s President & CEO”

Meals on Wheels may be the only social interaction some have on Christmas Day

It’s the time of year when we look ahead just a few weeks to the Christmas season. For many people,… Continue reading “Meals on Wheels may be the only social interaction some have on Christmas Day”

Nesbitt’s Meat Market: Hayward’s hard work ethic reflects success of downtown business

The sign reads “Nesbitt’s Meat Market,” but though Jim Nesbitt still drops in for a chat on Saturday mornings, for… Continue reading “Nesbitt’s Meat Market: Hayward’s hard work ethic reflects success of downtown business”

Christmas at the Ross: Dedication of front-line staff shines through

Last year on Christmas Day, there were 152 patients in the Ross Memorial Hospital, including 35 in continuing care, 15… Continue reading “Christmas at the Ross: Dedication of front-line staff shines through”