Social Issues
From homelessness in Toronto to housing in Lindsay
Canada is in the grip of an affordable housing crisis. Large municipalities like Toronto are especially hard hit with primary… Continue reading “From homelessness in Toronto to housing in Lindsay”
How the Canada Child Benefit ‘basic income’ helped out these 5 local women
Julia Taylor knows all about the power of a basic income, although she wasn’t a part of the Ontario Basic… Continue reading “How the Canada Child Benefit ‘basic income’ helped out these 5 local women”
It’s ‘Housing First,’ addiction issues after, says Fourcast
Twenty-four chronically homeless people in our area now have a home, thanks to the City of Kawartha Lakes and and… Continue reading “It’s ‘Housing First,’ addiction issues after, says Fourcast”
Housing Services proposing aggressive targets for new affordable housing
At the September 10 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council heard a presentation outlining the targets for the next decade… Continue reading “Housing Services proposing aggressive targets for new affordable housing”
Class action law suit on basic income set for June, 2020 say Toronto lawyers
The class action lawsuit launched by four people from Lindsay who were once on the Ontario Basic Income Pilot is… Continue reading “Class action law suit on basic income set for June, 2020 say Toronto lawyers”
Basic Income Canada Network urges all federal candidates to support basic income
As a federal election draws nearer the Basic Income Canada Network (BICN) is urging all federal candidates to consider a… Continue reading “Basic Income Canada Network urges all federal candidates to support basic income”
New housing complex should be for rehab, not ‘condoning drugs’: Woman’s petition
Vera Fillion lost her 23-year-old son nearly six years ago from a Fentanyl overdose. Now her partner is hooked on… Continue reading “New housing complex should be for rehab, not ‘condoning drugs’: Woman’s petition”
