Community

Council should vote ‘no’ to Ashmore’s pipeline promotion of oil sector
Among the many items that the City of Kawartha Lakes will consider at the January 15, 2019 meeting is a… Continue reading “Council should vote ‘no’ to Ashmore’s pipeline promotion of oil sector”

Lindsay Chamber supports opting in on cannabis, sees green economy connections
The Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce has written a letter in full support of the City of Kawartha Lakes… Continue reading “Lindsay Chamber supports opting in on cannabis, sees green economy connections”

Making ‘career resolutions’ is great to consider
As we begin 2019 it’s common to hear talk of New Year’s resolutions. But do you make resolutions about your… Continue reading “Making ‘career resolutions’ is great to consider”

Robertson retires after nearly 29 years at helm of Boys and Girls Club
Roderick Benns recently interviewed Scott Robertson, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes. As he gets… Continue reading “Robertson retires after nearly 29 years at helm of Boys and Girls Club”

‘Worried’ and ‘betrayed’: 60 per cent had to cancel plans after basic income cancelled
OBIP Chronicles — More than 82 per cent of people who were receiving money through the Ontario Basic Income Pilot… Continue reading “‘Worried’ and ‘betrayed’: 60 per cent had to cancel plans after basic income cancelled”

New Year’s Resolutions: Enhance your life, don’t deprive yourself
Type “gym membership,” “fitness,” “diet,” or “smoking cessation” into Google Trends (a very cool online tool) and you’ll see that… Continue reading “New Year’s Resolutions: Enhance your life, don’t deprive yourself”

Save community banks, save the post office: Time for postal banking in Canada
One of the first things that the new Dominion of Canada did as a country, way back in April 1868,… Continue reading “Save community banks, save the post office: Time for postal banking in Canada”

