Social Issues
Initiative aims to support restaurants, people in need
91.9 BOB FM has partnered up with the Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) to launch the Donate A Dish –… Continue reading “Initiative aims to support restaurants, people in need”
Hope Lee retires: City’s progressive housing stance a reflection of Lee’s leadership
It was always a little bit personal for Hope Lee. After 34 years with the city’s housing division, Hope Lee… Continue reading “Hope Lee retires: City’s progressive housing stance a reflection of Lee’s leadership”
Hungry in Kawartha Lakes
Forty years after the first Canadian food bank opened its doors, Kawartha Lakes Food Source leader says the root causes… Continue reading “Hungry in Kawartha Lakes”
A Place Called Home to be reimagined as old building set to be torn down
The century-plus residential buildings of A Place Called Home – as well as the shelter office – are set to… Continue reading “A Place Called Home to be reimagined as old building set to be torn down”
City’s 10-year homeless plan aims for nearly 1,300 housing units
The City’s new 10-year homelessness plan, set to be complete by 2029, seeks to build as many as 1,280 new… Continue reading “City’s 10-year homeless plan aims for nearly 1,300 housing units”
Kawartha Lakes Food Source launches Community Kitchen program with grant money
Thanks to an Ontario Trillium Fund Seed Grant, Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) has started a Community Kitchen program. This… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Food Source launches Community Kitchen program with grant money”
Five Counties Children’s Centre Winterfest was a virtual success
From February 12-15 Five Counties Children’s Centre celebrated Family Day weekend virtually with their signature Winterfest event. Winterfest 2021 offered… Continue reading “Five Counties Children’s Centre Winterfest was a virtual success”
