Social Issues

Housing and homelessness plan review, update and survey
Provincial legislation has established the City responsible for the administration of housing and homelessness programs and services for both the… Continue reading “Housing and homelessness plan review, update and survey”

More than a third of basic income recipients went back to school: Survey
OBIP Chronicles – More than 33 per cent of respondents to a survey about the Ontario Basis Income Pilot were going… Continue reading “More than a third of basic income recipients went back to school: Survey”

Meals on Wheels may be the only social interaction some have on Christmas Day
It’s the time of year when we look ahead just a few weeks to the Christmas season. For many people,… Continue reading “Meals on Wheels may be the only social interaction some have on Christmas Day”

Basic Income at Christmas was making life a bit more worth living
OBIP Chronicles — As we approach the holidays, many people who are receiving basic income are, for the first time… Continue reading “Basic Income at Christmas was making life a bit more worth living”

Large majority of people on basic income reported less anxiety, depression
OBIP Chronicles — Nearly 88 per cent of respondents to a survey about the Ontario Basis Income Pilot say the program… Continue reading “Large majority of people on basic income reported less anxiety, depression”

Faithful giving at St. Thomas Aquinas
True to its commitment to not only providing education, but also to helping its students live out their faith, St…. Continue reading “Faithful giving at St. Thomas Aquinas”

Important new survey: The Ontario Basic Income Pilot chronicles
When the new Ontario government announced it was cancelling the basic income pilot, it threw many recipients into turmoil. It… Continue reading “Important new survey: The Ontario Basic Income Pilot chronicles”

