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C.H.E.S.T. Fund: Christmas comes early thanks to vision of Hydro One, former mayor
In early December each year roughly a quarter of a million dollars in grants flows from C.H.E.S.T. Fund coffers into… Continue reading “C.H.E.S.T. Fund: Christmas comes early thanks to vision of Hydro One, former mayor”

Lindsay Downtown BIA sparks successful ‘shop local’ holiday passport program
On November 16, 2018, the Lindsay Downtown BIA launched the Holiday Passport program, to encourage both the local community and… Continue reading “Lindsay Downtown BIA sparks successful ‘shop local’ holiday passport program”

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”

