Social Issues
Benns’ Belief: Conservatives and basic income
For many years I have argued for the need for a well-planned basic income guarantee. For ought not the citizens… Continue reading “Benns’ Belief: Conservatives and basic income”
Tough to stomach? Cost of healthy eating remains out of reach for many in CKL
New year, same result. That, in a nutshell, describes the ongoing challenges many families in the City of Kawartha Lakes,… Continue reading “Tough to stomach? Cost of healthy eating remains out of reach for many in CKL”
Journey of homelessness, poor mental health, leaves man regretting checkered life
Gaston Tremblay remembers camping and fishing in Kawartha Lakes and surrounding areas with his family twice a year in the… Continue reading “Journey of homelessness, poor mental health, leaves man regretting checkered life”
A Place Called Home recipient of $5,000 grant
United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes (UWCKL) has announced A Place Called Home (APCH) as the recipient of… Continue reading “A Place Called Home recipient of $5,000 grant”
Affordable rural housing a challenge to find in nearby Haliburton County
“Apartment for rent $1,600.00 per month, no kids, no pets, no smokers.” This ad sums up the difficulty facing many… Continue reading “Affordable rural housing a challenge to find in nearby Haliburton County”
KLFS annual Christmas food drive
Once more the Christmas trees are being put up — the time of year to make memories with family and… Continue reading “KLFS annual Christmas food drive”
Poor quality labour market has sparked more food bank use: Report
The sweeping changes to the labour market in Canada over the past 20 years is sparking an unprecedented use of… Continue reading “Poor quality labour market has sparked more food bank use: Report”
