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Kawartha Lakes businesses get new digital marketing workshops

Kawartha Lakes’ chambers of commerce have collaborated to put together a digital marketing series designed for ‘main street’ business owners. It’s… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes businesses get new digital marketing workshops”

Dragon Flies ‘pay it forward’ with gift for new 3D mammography unit

Dragon Flies ‘pay it forward’ with gift for 3D mammography unit

Fifteen years ago, the Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group was formed to raise awareness about breast cancer, to share… Continue reading “Dragon Flies ‘pay it forward’ with gift for 3D mammography unit”

Health unit urges citizens to press their MP, MPP to support basic income

In the fight against food insecurity the local health unit says boosting income is the only real solution to helping… Continue reading “Health unit urges citizens to press their MP, MPP to support basic income”

‘Have we created an industry called poverty?’: Councillor

The Ontario basic income pilot is a critical, “watershed event” for Lindsay, says City of Kawartha Lakes Councillor Doug Elmslie…. Continue reading “‘Have we created an industry called poverty?’: Councillor”

City will invest millions

City will invest millions in roads, parks, while holding taxes lower than expected

The 2018 City of Kawartha Lakes budget will see $20 million invested in roads and bridges, but next year’s tax… Continue reading “City will invest millions in roads, parks, while holding taxes lower than expected”

Frost out, Celebrations in, as basic income meeting adapts to college strike

Frost out, Celebrations in, as basic income meeting adapts to college strike

The Ontario Basic Income Network (OBIN) is in town this week and has organized a free public discussion on basic… Continue reading “Frost out, Celebrations in, as basic income meeting adapts to college strike”

School board official responds to employer’s criticisms of education today

A superintendent of learning at the local school board is urging employers to reflect on the great students they have… Continue reading “School board official responds to employer’s criticisms of education today”