Social Issues
Basic income sit-in participants — even media — barred from entry to MPP’s office
On day two of a peaceful protest in front of local MPP Laurie Scott’s office, lawyer and social worker Mike… Continue reading “Basic income sit-in participants — even media — barred from entry to MPP’s office”
Sit-in at MPP’s office to renew tomorrow morning after no word on apology
They waited all day for an apology from the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Lisa MacLeod, about the… Continue reading “Sit-in at MPP’s office to renew tomorrow morning after no word on apology”
Protesters hold ‘sit-in’ at MPP’s office, wait for apology from Ford minister
Lawyer and social worker Mike Perry led a small but determined group to hold a sit-in at the office of… Continue reading “Protesters hold ‘sit-in’ at MPP’s office, wait for apology from Ford minister”
Protest in front of Scott’s office to coincide with final basic income payment
A protest is being planned outside of local MPP Laurie Scott’s office Monday morning to coincide with the the final… Continue reading “Protest in front of Scott’s office to coincide with final basic income payment”
Molleson family selected for Bobcaygeon Habitat for Humanity home
The Molleson family’s future is looking brighter after being selected to own one of two Habitat for Humanity homes being… Continue reading “Molleson family selected for Bobcaygeon Habitat for Humanity home”
Family cooking project kicked off in Kirkfield
Thanks to funding from the Luke Four Foundation, Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KFLS) is able to pilot a Family Cooking… Continue reading “Family cooking project kicked off in Kirkfield”
Third food bank opens in Lindsay to try and meet community need
Earlier this week community members and volunteers gathered at Calvary Pentecostal Church to open Lindsay’s third food bank — the… Continue reading “Third food bank opens in Lindsay to try and meet community need”
