Social Issues

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

Health Unit: Voters should consider poverty, income, food security on June 7

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Health Unit: Voters should consider poverty, income, food security on June 7

By Roderick Benns · May 14, 2018

Scott says cheaper hydro, more jobs on her short list if re-elected

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Scott says cheaper hydro, more jobs on her short list if re-elected

By Roderick Benns · May 14, 2018

The $38 million problem as election campaign begins

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The $38 million problem as election campaign begins

By Mike Puffer · May 12, 2018

Libertarian candidate says government at all levels has become too big

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Libertarian candidate says government at all levels has become too big

By Roderick Benns · May 11, 2018

NDP candidate says hydro, health, housing are priorities as election begins

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NDP candidate says hydro, health, housing are priorities as election begins

By Roderick Benns · May 09, 2018

How a basic income could help young families

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How a basic income could help young families

By Judy Paul · May 06, 2018

Dana Bowman: 'Everything I do centres on poverty reduction'

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Dana Bowman: 'Everything I do centres on poverty reduction'

By Jamie Morris · April 25, 2018

Basic income sign-ups extended 3 more days due to ice storm

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Basic income sign-ups extended 3 more days due to ice storm

By Roderick Benns · April 17, 2018

Young people living at home eligible for basic income, no matter parental income

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Young people living at home eligible for basic income, no matter parental income

By Roderick Benns · April 14, 2018

After basic income, ‘rapid reinstatement’ back to previous program: Province

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After basic income, ‘rapid reinstatement’ back to previous program: Province

By Roderick Benns · April 12, 2018

Sign up for basic income until April 16: ED of Mincome recalls success of 1970s project

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Sign up for basic income until April 16: ED of Mincome recalls success of 1970s project

By Ron Hikel · April 11, 2018

Lindsay’s ‘Temp’orary Secret: How temp agencies affect our social wellness

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Lindsay’s ‘Temp’orary Secret: How temp agencies affect our social wellness

By Trevor Hutchinson · April 03, 2018

Lindsay’s opioid challenge: Coordinated effort working to help those affected

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Lindsay’s opioid challenge: Coordinated effort working to help those affected

By Nancy Payne · March 28, 2018

Four new programs to increase availability of affordable housing

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Four new programs to increase availability of affordable housing

By Roderick Benns · March 27, 2018

In the homestretch: About ten per cent of town soon to collect a Basic Income

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In the homestretch: About ten per cent of town soon to collect a Basic Income

By Roderick Benns · March 21, 2018

New chief of police says ‘social conditions’ important to consider in policing

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New chief of police says ‘social conditions’ important to consider in policing

By Roderick Benns · March 19, 2018

Generosity, justice and the basic income guarantee

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Generosity, justice and the basic income guarantee

By Judy Paul · March 14, 2018

Don’t leave ‘free money’ on the table: Still about 1,200 spots left for basic income

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Don’t leave ‘free money’ on the table: Still about 1,200 spots left for basic income

By Roderick Benns · March 12, 2018

How do we deal with poverty? Local MP says 'free market' shows the way

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How do we deal with poverty? Local MP says 'free market' shows the way

By Roderick Benns · March 06, 2018

New business owner credits her guaranteed ‘basic income’ for chance to be entrepreneur

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New business owner credits her guaranteed ‘basic income’ for chance to be entrepreneur

By Roderick Benns · March 05, 2018

Mayor says Community Care could not have been used for transportation grant money

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Mayor says Community Care could not have been used for transportation grant money

By Roderick Benns · February 28, 2018

MPP Laurie Scott hosts public forum on human sex trafficking in Toronto

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MPP Laurie Scott hosts public forum on human sex trafficking in Toronto

By Roderick Benns · February 21, 2018

Lindsay woman finds her mental health improving with basic income

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Lindsay woman finds her mental health improving with basic income

By Roderick Benns · February 16, 2018

Lindsay Advocate launches monthly print magazine

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Lindsay Advocate launches monthly print magazine

By Roderick Benns · February 14, 2018

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