Social Issues

Scott says tax rebates for child care expenses, cheaper gas if PCs elected

Three community groups — The Access to Permanent Housing Committee, the Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition and the Haliburton County FoodNet… Continue reading “Scott says tax rebates for child care expenses, cheaper gas if PCs elected”

Expansion of medicare, child care, among Liberal promises

Expansion of medicare, child care, among Liberal promises

Three community groups — The Access to Permanent Housing Committee, the Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition and the Haliburton County FoodNet… Continue reading “Expansion of medicare, child care, among Liberal promises”

Universal dental care and pharmacare part of NDP pledge

Three community groups — The Access to Permanent Housing Committee, the Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition and the Haliburton County FoodNet… Continue reading “Universal dental care and pharmacare part of NDP pledge”

Ontario election debate analysis: Five distinct candidates square off in Lindsay

Elections are always about personalities and policies. No matter how hard we try to pretend otherwise – that our choices… Continue reading “Ontario election debate analysis: Five distinct candidates square off in Lindsay”

Hamilton man uses basic income floor to stay active in community

Hamilton man uses basic income floor to stay active in community

James Collura is receiving a basic income through the Ontario Basic Income Pilot Program, in Hamilton. The Hamilton area, along… Continue reading “Hamilton man uses basic income floor to stay active in community”

Health Unit: Voters should consider poverty, income, food security on June 7

Health Unit: Voters should consider poverty, income, food security on June 7

There is a prescription to improve public health, but to fill it, local voters are being urged to have all… Continue reading “Health Unit: Voters should consider poverty, income, food security on June 7”

Scott says cheaper hydro, more jobs on her short list if re-elected

Local MPP and Progressive Conservative Candidate Laurie Scott says three of the most important issues she will fight for at… Continue reading “Scott says cheaper hydro, more jobs on her short list if re-elected”