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Local funeral homes kick-start funding to increase urban canopy of city Mackey Funeral Home Inc. and Stoddart Funeral Home have made a total donation of $5,000 to help seed an urban tree canopy in Kawartha Lakes. The new committee of concerned citizens is known as Canopy Project Kawartha Lakes (CPKL) and was established under the administration of the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes (CFKL). The first planting project that has been chosen by the group is the property owned by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes on Lindsay Street in Lindsay. “The club is thrilled to have been approached to become the first site for an urban canopy project,” says Amy Terrill, executive director. “By increasing the tree cover and diversity on the site, we know that it will become a more welcoming, healthy space for children and families.” Mike Perry, CFKL president, says this could make a practical difference. “It is partnerships like these that are making a real difference in our community.” To donate funds to the CPKL, e-transfer to the email info@kawarthafoundation.ca. In a separate email, provide your full name, address and date of deposit for the benefit of a tax receipt, as well as the answer to a security question. Otherwise cheques can be issued to Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes and mailed to: Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes Suite 211, Kent Place 189 Kent St. W., Lindsay, ON K9V 5G6. Or visit www.kawar thafoundation.ca Discussing plans for the first urban canopy site in the city. and follow the links on Canada Photo: Roderick Benns. Helps to make a credit card donation.
March for Basic Income Plus on Sept. 19 On Sept. 19, people in 36 cities across Canada (and still counting) will show their support for basic income with a march through their downtowns — including in Lindsay here in Kawartha Lakes. Sponsored by CEOs for Basic Income, a Toronto-based group of 120 Canadian corporate leaders and business owners, the march will be organized locally by the Advocate. Building on the momentum around basic income as a result of pandemicrelated government subsidies such as the CERB, citizens in Kawartha Lakes and other cities will be marching for Basic Income Plus. This idea includes five issues: basic income, a green economy, affordable housing, universal pharmacare and more publicly-owned enterprises. Learn more in the Advocate’s editorial on page 12. The Advocate will help connect unions, community service organizations, and concerned citizens for the march. Contact Joli to sign up or for more information at jsbenns@yorku.ca. Please wear a mask and observe all relevant public health guidelines.
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