Social Issues

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
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 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”

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”

City loses $620,000 for licensed childcare in PC cuts; more kids for less staff expected
More than $620,000 in funding has been lost to the City of Kawartha Lakes for licensed childcare spaces due to… Continue reading “City loses $620,000 for licensed childcare in PC cuts; more kids for less staff expected”

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”

