Health

Basic Income at Christmas was making life a bit more worth living

OBIP Chronicles — As we approach the holidays, many people who are receiving basic income are, for the first time… Continue reading “Basic Income at Christmas was making life a bit more worth living”

After basic income, ‘rapid reinstatement’ back to previous program: Province

Important new survey: The Ontario Basic Income Pilot chronicles

When the new Ontario government announced it was cancelling the basic income pilot, it threw many recipients into turmoil. It… Continue reading “Important new survey: The Ontario Basic Income Pilot chronicles”

Local Family Health Team saves Urgent Care more than $700,000

A costing by the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team has revealed that the team has saved the health… Continue reading “Local Family Health Team saves Urgent Care more than $700,000”

Health Unit: Make a stand against poverty in Kawartha Lakes

In the spirit of the season, local residents are being asked to buy into something that isn’t available at any… Continue reading “Health Unit: Make a stand against poverty in Kawartha Lakes”

X-ray vision: The 2018 Ross Memorial Foundation Holiday Appeal needs you

It is perhaps fitting that in a year when many residents spoke up about the importance of having a full-service… Continue reading “X-ray vision: The 2018 Ross Memorial Foundation Holiday Appeal needs you”

Lindsay basic income pilot: Mental health, resilience will surely improve

Ensuring mental health throughout the holidays

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The thermostat slowly drops, snow starts to fall and people are bundling… Continue reading “Ensuring mental health throughout the holidays”

The active transportation alternative: 10 great benefits

So, if we can agree that, as argued in an earlier column, Lindsay is a car-first community, what would be… Continue reading “The active transportation alternative: 10 great benefits”