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Articles by Bethan Bates
Bethan Bates is a writer and charitable sector professional who is interested in the issues affecting our society. An experienced writer and editor, Bethan has covered a host of topics from local events to international affairs to media reviews. Through her work, writing, and volunteering, Bethan is dedicated to advocating for women’s and children’s rights. In her free time she can be found doing yoga, reading, or cuddling with her cat. Her reporting is funded by the Government of Canada through its Local Journalism Initiative.
‘Harm reduction without treatment is simply palliative care’ says Peterborough MPP Dave Smith
As the city's CTS prepares to shut down, Smith argues treatment and recovery programs are the best path to reducing addiction, overdose deaths, and public drug use.
‘All different walks of life will come together’: Regional drug strategy symposiums aim to...
Lindsay and Cobourg events will connect service providers, community leaders, and people with lived experience for dialogue and collaboration.
‘Wait times are a canary in the coal mine’: Report says hospital deficits are...
Union-commissioned CCPA research finds chronic underfunding at hospitals including Peterborough Regional Health Centre is resulting in 'hallway medicine'.
‘This is going to be a costly decision’: Fourcast warns of impacts from shutdown...
Despite optimism over new HART Hub, executive director says lack in supervised consumption services will increase pressure on emergency services, policing, and public spaces.
‘Dignity and autonomy’: One City Peterborough outlines plans to acquire more residential properties for...
At May 12 'Opening Doors' event, the charity told attendees how it is developing additional rental units to help people transition out of homelessness.
‘Not just a symbol’: Red Dress Day gathering in Nogojiwanong-Peterborough calls for action on...
May 5 ceremony at Peterborough City Hall honoured missing and murdered Indigenous women while challenging racism and discriminatory systems.
Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival paddling toward $5 million fundraising milestone for cancer care
Celebrating its 25th year, the annual event for PRHC Foundation on June 13 aims to raise over $325,000 to support cancer diagnosis and treatment close to home.
Letting nature be can help reduce flooding risk in the Kawarthas, ecologist says
Kate Dickson of The Land Between says property owners can collectively make a big difference by restoring natural shorelines and protecting wetlands.
Red Dress Day gathering in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough on May 5 to honour ‘stolen sisters’ and...
Urban Indigenous Working Group invites the community to stand in solidarity and send a message that Indigenous women and girls are valued, protected, and loved.
‘Game-changing’ provincial funding aims to connect thousands more Kawartha Lakes residents to primary healthcare
City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team will use $1.8 million in new funding to hire new family doctors and increase system capacity.
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