Social Issues
Lindsay Advocate launches monthly print magazine
After just five short months of bringing community news to Lindsay and Kawartha Lakes online, The Lindsay Advocate is adding… Continue reading “Lindsay Advocate launches monthly print magazine”
Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton more than double homelessness housing goal
The City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County Council made a commitment as part of the 20,000 Homes Campaign to… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton more than double homelessness housing goal”
Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy: Canada’s prosperity should mean “a level of decency” for people’s lives
The co-front man for one of Canada’s greatest bands, Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, says people are born into economic… Continue reading “Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy: Canada’s prosperity should mean “a level of decency” for people’s lives”
Need money? Still time to apply as Ontario Basic Income Pilot picks up steam
The new and innovative social program that Ontario is testing in Lindsay and two other Ontario centres – a ‘basic… Continue reading “Need money? Still time to apply as Ontario Basic Income Pilot picks up steam”
Governments should give money without conditions to create a better society
I live a good life and I try not to take it for granted. Because I have a certain income,… Continue reading “Governments should give money without conditions to create a better society”
Local museum aims to become ‘an agency of social change’ with poverty exhibit
Lindsay Advocate Publisher Roderick Benns sat down with Ian McKechnie, local historian and assistant manager of the Olde Gaol Museum,… Continue reading “Local museum aims to become ‘an agency of social change’ with poverty exhibit”
Basic income changing Lindsay woman’s life for better, despite glitches
While a Lindsay’s woman’s life is being changed for the better with basic income, she wishes the Province would also… Continue reading “Basic income changing Lindsay woman’s life for better, despite glitches”
