Social Issues
After basic income, ‘rapid reinstatement’ back to previous program: Province
With only four days to go to sign up for the Ontario Basic Income Pilot, a Provincial spokesperson says recipients… Continue reading “After basic income, ‘rapid reinstatement’ back to previous program: Province”
Sign up for basic income until April 16: ED of Mincome recalls success of 1970s project
Groceries, a winter coat, a truck for the family business. These might not seem like luxuries to those of us… Continue reading “Sign up for basic income until April 16: ED of Mincome recalls success of 1970s project”
Lindsay’s ‘Temp’orary Secret: How temp agencies affect our social wellness
“I was always worried. Am I going to have a job tomorrow?” You can physically see the frustration and anger… Continue reading “Lindsay’s ‘Temp’orary Secret: How temp agencies affect our social wellness”
Lindsay’s opioid challenge: Coordinated effort working to help those affected
Ask anyone involved in front-line health care in Lindsay, and they will tell you the same thing: opioid overdoses in… Continue reading “Lindsay’s opioid challenge: Coordinated effort working to help those affected”
Four new programs to increase availability of affordable housing
In keeping with the goal to improve community access to safe, affordable housing, the City of Kawartha Lakes and the… Continue reading “Four new programs to increase availability of affordable housing”
In the homestretch: About ten per cent of town soon to collect a Basic Income
By April 16, about 2,000 Lindsay residents will be on the Ontario Basic Income Pilot – will you be one… Continue reading “In the homestretch: About ten per cent of town soon to collect a Basic Income”
New chief of police says ‘social conditions’ important to consider in policing
As Inspector Mark Mitchell gets set to become Kawartha Lakes Police Service’s newest chief, he says it’s important to consider… Continue reading “New chief of police says ‘social conditions’ important to consider in policing”
