Social Issues
Kinmount and Area Food Bank now open; seniors as clients on the rise in province
The Kinmount and Area Food Bank will officially open to the public Dec. 13, serving 45 families. According to Kinmount… Continue reading “Kinmount and Area Food Bank now open; seniors as clients on the rise in province”
Health Unit: Make a stand against poverty in Kawartha Lakes
In the spirit of the season, local residents are being asked to buy into something that isn’t available at any… Continue reading “Health Unit: Make a stand against poverty in Kawartha Lakes”
New food bank opens in Kinmount
Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) is opening a new food bank in Kinmount — the home town of local MPP… Continue reading “New food bank opens in Kinmount”
Need work? Most top 10 hard skills could be learned in Kawartha Region
A new study breaks down 10 “highly sought hard skills” in the Kawartha Lakes region – and Fleming College can… Continue reading “Need work? Most top 10 hard skills could be learned in Kawartha Region”
New figures show living wage in Kawartha Lakes is $18.42 per hour
As the PC government puts the brakes on the minimum wage, new figures just released show that a living wage… Continue reading “New figures show living wage in Kawartha Lakes is $18.42 per hour”
The case for a living wage — a social contract and moral imperative
This is Living Wage Week, part of a campaign to encourage employers to pay a wage that is significantly higher… Continue reading “The case for a living wage — a social contract and moral imperative”
New study shows major job and income challenges for City of Kawartha Lakes
Individual income from employment is a full 22 per cent below the provincial average in Kawartha Lakes, according to the… Continue reading “New study shows major job and income challenges for City of Kawartha Lakes”
