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The Great War’s legacy in Kawartha Lakes
At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month of the year, Canadians from coast to coast… Continue reading “The Great War’s legacy in Kawartha Lakes”

New figures show living wage in Kawartha Lakes is $18.42 per hour
As the PC government puts the brakes on the minimum wage, new figures just released show that a living wage… Continue reading “New figures show living wage in Kawartha Lakes is $18.42 per hour”

Dorothea Weise and the symphony of colour
For close to 15 years Dorothea and her husband, Karl, lived two doors down from us. Quieter, more considerate neighbours… Continue reading “Dorothea Weise and the symphony of colour”

The case for a living wage — a social contract and moral imperative
This is Living Wage Week, part of a campaign to encourage employers to pay a wage that is significantly higher… Continue reading “The case for a living wage — a social contract and moral imperative”

Lest we forget: 100 years after the Great War
This Remembrance Day marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice — the end of hostilities in the Great War, or… Continue reading “Lest we forget: 100 years after the Great War”

Your own network might be your best friend for job seeking
So, your resume is done, you have a realistic job goal and you are ready to begin your job search…. Continue reading “Your own network might be your best friend for job seeking”

New study shows major job and income challenges for City of Kawartha Lakes
Individual income from employment is a full 22 per cent below the provincial average in Kawartha Lakes, according to the… Continue reading “New study shows major job and income challenges for City of Kawartha Lakes”

