Social Issues

Local businesses concerned for those less fortunate in wake of COVID-19

Food Source: Province should change course on social assistance reforms

Kawartha Lakes Food Source is calling for several changes to the Province’s social assistance reforms — including retaining the current… Continue reading “Food Source: Province should change course on social assistance reforms”

Western boots and a big heart help define this Kicking Cowgirl

Western boots and a big heart help define this Kicking Cowgirl

It’s a long way from Modesto, California to Bobcaygeon – particularly with stops in Toronto, Nairobi, Kenya, and Gulu, Uganda… Continue reading “Western boots and a big heart help define this Kicking Cowgirl”

United Way unveils large scale community garden project

United Way unveils large scale community garden project

United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes had the chance to celebrate the grand unveiling of Edwin Binney’s Community… Continue reading “United Way unveils large scale community garden project”

Salvation Army Food Bank seeking necessities

The Salvation Army church in Lindsay operates a food bank on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am – 12 pm… Continue reading “Salvation Army Food Bank seeking necessities”

Local businesses concerned for those less fortunate in wake of COVID-19

Kawartha Lakes Food Source introduces new platform for food rescue in Lindsay

A new initiative in Lindsay will address the avoidable crisis of food waste at the local level, with a dual… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Food Source introduces new platform for food rescue in Lindsay”

Area non-profits get more than $300,000 to help cope with pandemic losses

Dinner program ensures healthy, affordable meals at Boys and Girls Club

Thursday is a hectic day of the week for Candice Toms, a Lindsay mother of two. That’s why, like so… Continue reading “Dinner program ensures healthy, affordable meals at Boys and Girls Club”