Social Issues
Dismissal of basic income class action lawsuit to be appealed
A decision made last week by a Superior Court of Justice judge to dismiss the Ontario basic income class action… Continue reading “Dismissal of basic income class action lawsuit to be appealed “
Retired educators donate to area food banks
Local teachers from The Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton Retired Teachers of Ontario (R.T.O. District 18) donated $3,500 to area food banks. The… Continue reading “Retired educators donate to area food banks”
Boys and Girls Club announces second session of virtual programming
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes (The Club) is excited to announce the launch of session two of… Continue reading “Boys and Girls Club announces second session of virtual programming”
The home stretch; first-time home buyers have few options in Kawartha Lakes
As a prospective first-time home buyer, Adam Rafton isn’t exactly asking for a lot. He and his partner would like… Continue reading “The home stretch; first-time home buyers have few options in Kawartha Lakes”
Ten local non-profits awarded $57,280 in emergency community support funding
The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes has dispersed $57,280 from the second round of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)…. Continue reading “Ten local non-profits awarded $57,280 in emergency community support funding”
Local food banks report nearly 800 new individuals will have accessed their services in 2020
10 food banks across the Kawartha Lakes have served 758 new individuals so far this year, reports the Kawartha Lakes… Continue reading “Local food banks report nearly 800 new individuals will have accessed their services in 2020”
Some small businesses are paying a living wage — even during the pandemic
As COVID-19 rages across Canada, now in a second wave, most businesses and workers have been affected in some way…. Continue reading “Some small businesses are paying a living wage — even during the pandemic”
