Social Issues

The latest Social Issues stories from Lindsay and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

From wine glass to weed gummies

From wine glass to weed gummies

By Denise Waldron · April 01, 2026

Basic income class action lawsuit takes another step forward

Basic income class action lawsuit takes another step forward

March 17, 2026

AI companions

Community

AI companions

February 24, 2026

The life of a small-town sex worker

Community

The life of a small-town sex worker

By Denise Waldron · February 10, 2026

Homeless encampments dramatically decreased from last year

Community

Homeless encampments dramatically decreased from last year

By Robyn Best · December 09, 2025

All alone

Community

All alone

By Robyn Best and Ian McKechnie · December 01, 2025

Choosing a child-free life

Community

Choosing a child-free life

By Robyn Best · November 27, 2025

A reflection on the lost art of conversation – and how to get it back

A reflection on the lost art of conversation – and how to get it back

By Richard Gauder · June 10, 2025

The impact of the Ontario Basic Income Pilot on community health and engagement in Lindsay

Community

The impact of the Ontario Basic Income Pilot on community health and engagement in Lindsay

August 22, 2024

Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour happens Aug. 24

Community

Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour happens Aug. 24

August 07, 2024

Seniors smiling after new dental care program covers most denture costs

Health

Seniors smiling after new dental care program covers most denture costs

By Keely Ross · July 15, 2024

Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes opens new second stage housing facility

Community

Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes opens new second stage housing facility

May 31, 2024

Jump in the Lake Challenge returns to Coboconk area

Community

Jump in the Lake Challenge returns to Coboconk area

April 03, 2024

SOCKS campaign to launch on March 17

Community

SOCKS campaign to launch on March 17

March 05, 2024

Basic income class action lawsuit gets certified by court

Basic income class action lawsuit gets certified by court

By Roderick Benns · March 05, 2024

Unions in Kawartha Lakes

Community

Unions in Kawartha Lakes

February 14, 2024

Manufactured insecurity

Opinion

Manufactured insecurity

By Roderick Benns · February 07, 2024

Over $40,000 raised for local housing

Community

Over $40,000 raised for local housing

January 23, 2024

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region kicks off national student writing contest

Community

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region kicks off national student writing contest

January 11, 2024

Barely getting by

Barely getting by

By Geoff Coleman · January 03, 2024

Waste is such a waste

Community

Waste is such a waste

By Ginny Colling · December 18, 2023

“Buy a Brick” this Christmas in support of APCH

“Buy a Brick” this Christmas in support of APCH

December 15, 2023

Women's Resources needs help to 'Open The Door'

Women's Resources needs help to 'Open The Door'

December 06, 2023

Lindsay welcomes The Coldest Night of the Year on Feb. 24

Community

Lindsay welcomes The Coldest Night of the Year on Feb. 24

December 01, 2023

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