Social Issues

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”

Lindsay’s police chief welcomes basic income pilot
As the town of Lindsay prepares for its basic income pilot to begin this fall, its police chief is already… Continue reading “Lindsay’s police chief welcomes basic income pilot”