Social Issues
Laurie Scott ‘certain’ health will improve under basic income pilot
Member of Provincial Parliament Laurie Scott says she is certain that as incomes increase under a basic income, or through… Continue reading “Laurie Scott ‘certain’ health will improve under basic income pilot”
Fleming College president wonders if Frost enrollment will grow during basic income trial
Sir Sandford Fleming College President Tony Tilly says the upcoming basic income pilot in Lindsay is “exciting” – and he… Continue reading “Fleming College president wonders if Frost enrollment will grow during basic income trial”
Retired businessman says basic income frees people up for opportunities
There is a great community need to address poverty in the Lindsay area, according to retired local businessman Doug Dent,… Continue reading “Retired businessman says basic income frees people up for opportunities”
Local labour leader sees progress but says work isn’t yet done
James Mulhern, president of the Lindsay and District Labour Council, remembers the old Labour Day picnics they used to hold… Continue reading “Local labour leader sees progress but says work isn’t yet done”
Letham welcomes basic income pilot in Lindsay
Mayor of the City of Kawartha Lakes, Andy Letham, says he gives kudos to the Province of Ontario for testing… Continue reading “Letham welcomes basic income pilot in Lindsay”
Lindsay-area John Howard Society expects basic income to have positive community effect
The executive director of Lindsay’s John Howard Society, Laura Maw, says she expects the basic income pilot project “will have… Continue reading “Lindsay-area John Howard Society expects basic income to have positive community effect”
‘Norman Rockwell’ town of the north to be scrutinized as basic income pilot unfolds
Near Lock 33 in Lindsay, there is a constant buzz of activity in the summer. Locals know this town of… Continue reading “‘Norman Rockwell’ town of the north to be scrutinized as basic income pilot unfolds”
