Social Issues
Minimum wage increase stings, says Olympia Restaurant, Home Hardware
Lindsay and District Labour Council leader says minimum wage should never have been frozen in the first place. Nicki Dedes… Continue reading “Minimum wage increase stings, says Olympia Restaurant, Home Hardware”
Soup surplus for homeless, thanks to Cambridge Street United Church
Cambridge Street United Church’s recent crock pot extravaganza at a fellowship lunch was a boon for A Place Called Home,… Continue reading “Soup surplus for homeless, thanks to Cambridge Street United Church”
Majority of basic income applicants continue to be low income workers
As basic income enrollments continue in Lindsay and two other Ontario cities, one key trend seems to be emerging –… Continue reading “Majority of basic income applicants continue to be low income workers”
A personal note from the publisher about The Lindsay Advocate
It has been four short months since The Lindsay Advocate launched and it feels like we already belong here. For… Continue reading “A personal note from the publisher about The Lindsay Advocate”
King Albert: Lindsay school works with community to overcome income barriers
Part Two. This year, Statistics Canada has released new data on the social and economic well-being of cities and towns… Continue reading “King Albert: Lindsay school works with community to overcome income barriers”
Kawartha Credit Union again supports Food For Kids program
While this gift isn’t from the North Pole, it is still being received with holiday cheer by supporters of local… Continue reading “Kawartha Credit Union again supports Food For Kids program”
The week before Christmas at A Place Called Home
As families settle into holiday mode its worth reflecting on the fact that not everyone has a place to live… Continue reading “The week before Christmas at A Place Called Home”
