Social Issues

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

Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton more than double homelessness housing goal

Community

Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton more than double homelessness housing goal

By Roderick Benns · February 09, 2018

Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy: Canada's prosperity should mean “a level of decency" for people's lives

Community

Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy: Canada's prosperity should mean “a level of decency" for people's lives

By Roderick Benns · February 08, 2018

Need money? Still time to apply as Ontario Basic Income Pilot picks up steam

Community

Need money? Still time to apply as Ontario Basic Income Pilot picks up steam

By Roderick Benns · February 01, 2018

Governments should give money without conditions to create a better society

Community

Governments should give money without conditions to create a better society

By Judy Paul · January 25, 2018

Local museum aims to become 'an agency of social change' with poverty exhibit

Community

Local museum aims to become 'an agency of social change' with poverty exhibit

By Roderick Benns · January 23, 2018

Basic income changing Lindsay woman’s life for better, despite glitches

Community

Basic income changing Lindsay woman’s life for better, despite glitches

By Roderick Benns · January 21, 2018

Minimum wage increase stings, says Olympia Restaurant, Home Hardware

Business

Minimum wage increase stings, says Olympia Restaurant, Home Hardware

By Roderick Benns · January 18, 2018

Soup surplus for homeless, thanks to Cambridge Street United Church

Community

Soup surplus for homeless, thanks to Cambridge Street United Church

January 09, 2018

Majority of basic income applicants continue to be low income workers

Community

Majority of basic income applicants continue to be low income workers

By Roderick Benns · January 06, 2018

A personal note from the publisher about The Lindsay Advocate

Community

A personal note from the publisher about The Lindsay Advocate

By Roderick Benns · December 29, 2017

King Albert: Lindsay school works with community to overcome income barriers

Community

King Albert: Lindsay school works with community to overcome income barriers

By Roderick Benns · December 22, 2017

Kawartha Credit Union again supports Food For Kids program

Community

Kawartha Credit Union again supports Food For Kids program

By Roderick Benns · December 21, 2017

The week before Christmas at A Place Called Home

Community

The week before Christmas at A Place Called Home

By Roderick Benns · December 21, 2017

Basic income and the future of work: Potential for social disruption

Opinion

Basic income and the future of work: Potential for social disruption

By Judy Paul · December 17, 2017

Wanted: 2,000 people from Lindsay who need a better income

Opinion

Wanted: 2,000 people from Lindsay who need a better income

By Roderick Benns · December 12, 2017

Boys and Girls Club a beacon for many Lindsay families in low-income areas

Community

Boys and Girls Club a beacon for many Lindsay families in low-income areas

By Roderick Benns · December 10, 2017

Trolley car a symbol of Kawartha Lakes community spirit: Bryant

Community

Trolley car a symbol of Kawartha Lakes community spirit: Bryant

By Roderick Benns · December 05, 2017

Soup kitchen and Sunday supper: St. Andrew's Church works to build community

Community

Soup kitchen and Sunday supper: St. Andrew's Church works to build community

By Roderick Benns · December 04, 2017

‘We're hoping it will transform lives’: Poverty reduction minister in Lindsay

Community

‘We're hoping it will transform lives’: Poverty reduction minister in Lindsay

By Roderick Benns · December 02, 2017

Nightly dinner program for youth a vital part of Boys and Girls Club

Community

Nightly dinner program for youth a vital part of Boys and Girls Club

By Heather McCullough · November 30, 2017

Lindsay basic income pilot: Mental health, resilience will surely improve

Community

Lindsay basic income pilot: Mental health, resilience will surely improve

By Roderick Benns · November 29, 2017

Need a better income? Open enrollment sessions here for Lindsay’s Basic Income pilot

Community

Need a better income? Open enrollment sessions here for Lindsay’s Basic Income pilot

By Roderick Benns · November 24, 2017

Kawartha Lakes Food Source key part of Lindsay Farmer’s ‘Christmas Market’

Community

Kawartha Lakes Food Source key part of Lindsay Farmer’s ‘Christmas Market’

By Roderick Benns · November 23, 2017

Basic income provides stability to finish school

Opinion

Basic income provides stability to finish school

By Judy Paul · November 22, 2017

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