Health

New summer lunch program to feed hungry children

The Food Security Working Group, a committee of the Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition, will be running a pilot project in… Continue reading “New summer lunch program to feed hungry children”

Paramedics in the Park marks tenth anniversary, honours citizens

Paramedics in the Park marks tenth anniversary, honours citizens

May 31 marks the tenth anniversary of “Paramedics in the Park,” which began as a way to educate the public… Continue reading “Paramedics in the Park marks tenth anniversary, honours citizens”

Health Unit: Voters should consider poverty, income, food security on June 7

Health Unit: Voters should consider poverty, income, food security on June 7

There is a prescription to improve public health, but to fill it, local voters are being urged to have all… Continue reading “Health Unit: Voters should consider poverty, income, food security on June 7”

The $38 million problem as election campaign begins

With the 2018 Ontario election campaign now underway, this month’s Community Care commentary continues to stress the need for accessible… Continue reading “The $38 million problem as election campaign begins”

Forests and ships: Planning for the future with flexibility

Forests and ships: Planning for the future with flexibility

Maximilien de Béthune, duc de Sully (1560-1641) was first minister and right-hand man of Henry IV of France. He was also… Continue reading “Forests and ships: Planning for the future with flexibility”

Are the kids alright? Youth mental health in Kawartha Lakes

You are driving past a school play yard and you see thirty kids playing on the school field at recess…. Continue reading “Are the kids alright? Youth mental health in Kawartha Lakes”

Ryan Alexander: It's about quality of life at all stages of life

Ryan Alexander: It’s about quality of life at all stages of life

Death is an uncomfortable subject. Many of us shy away from talking about it.  Not Ryan Alexander, though: as Manager… Continue reading “Ryan Alexander: It’s about quality of life at all stages of life”