Social Issues
Basic income class action lawsuit dismissed, appeal still possible
A Superior Court of Justice judge has dismissed the Ontario Basic Income Pilot class action lawsuit that was initiated by… Continue reading “Basic income class action lawsuit dismissed, appeal still possible”
United Way disperses additional $90,000 to Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton programs
On Oct. 5 United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes (UWCKL) launched a second call for applications for the… Continue reading “United Way disperses additional $90,000 to Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton programs”
United Way community garden donates 12,700 lbs of produce to local organizations
United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes (UWCKL) announced recently that the cumulative total of produce donated from Edwin… Continue reading “United Way community garden donates 12,700 lbs of produce to local organizations”
Support needed for local project to help women impacted by homelessness
Local resident Kerri Murphy is seeking support from the Kawartha Lakes Community in her efforts to reduce the feelings of… Continue reading “Support needed for local project to help women impacted by homelessness”
Pandemic or not, Victim Services is still here to help
Since the onset of COVID-19, members of the Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers (ONVSP) have seen an increase in… Continue reading “Pandemic or not, Victim Services is still here to help”
Local resident Terry Hartwick receives Storytelling for Change Award
Local resident Terry Hartwick is receiving the Storytelling for Change Award from the Institute of Change Leadership at Ryerson University…. Continue reading “Local resident Terry Hartwick receives Storytelling for Change Award”
City reviews regulations related to cannabis production and cultivation
City Council received a report at the Nov. 4 Council meeting on the considerations to be reviewed surrounding cannabis production… Continue reading “City reviews regulations related to cannabis production and cultivation”
