Social Issues
Laurie Scott, PCs, say basic income too costly if expanded to all Ontario
Local MPP and Minister of Labour Laurie Scott says there were “too many concerns” about the Ontario Basic Income Pilot… Continue reading “Laurie Scott, PCs, say basic income too costly if expanded to all Ontario”
Myth busting two big lies as we fight to keep basic income alive
As advocates, we are fighting hard to keep the basic income program alive here in Lindsay. We are heartened by… Continue reading “Myth busting two big lies as we fight to keep basic income alive”
Heart-breaking stories pour into Advocate as PCs break basic income promise
They are young and old, parents and grandparents. They are business owners who needed a leg up and disabled people… Continue reading “Heart-breaking stories pour into Advocate as PCs break basic income promise”
Basic Income gone: Ford’s abrupt cancellation of program devastates Lindsay
All over Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford promised over and over that “a new day will dawn in Ontario,” should… Continue reading “Basic Income gone: Ford’s abrupt cancellation of program devastates Lindsay”
A story of the Rohingya refugee crisis from a Lindsay perspective
The numbers are staggering. Over 700,000 Rohingya refugees, many of them children and women, have taken shelter in Bangladesh to… Continue reading “A story of the Rohingya refugee crisis from a Lindsay perspective”
Kawartha Lakes Cycling Classic: Annual ride for A Place Called Home
The annual Kawartha Lakes Cycling Classic returns Aug. 25 to Lindsay, as riders from across the region ride for A… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Cycling Classic: Annual ride for A Place Called Home”
We need public policy for the common good, in common purpose
Small ‘c’ conservatism runs deeply in Kawartha Lakes. Government is largely seen as something to be wary of, even when… Continue reading “We need public policy for the common good, in common purpose”
