The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
Throughout December we dwell and invite the theme of “Mystery” into our midst. We will invite the unseen, unknown, hidden, and holy into our lives. Christmas and Hannukah both center a great mystery in their stories, and winter solstice arrives marking the midwinter turn towards longer days. We celebrate the creative presence of darkness and … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or is it? The seasonal holiday celebrations bring light to the darkest time of the year but there is an environmental impact. According to researchers at the Stockholm Environment Institute the 3 days of Christmas celebrations on December 24th, 25th, and 26th account for 5.5% of our … Read more
This comprehensive piece of legislation, which amends 10 pieces of legislation including the Planning Act, the Municipal Act, the Conservation Authorities Act and Ontario Heritage Act, went from introduction to law in just 35 days. This despite wide and reasonable opposition from municipalities and others who see it not only as unnecessarily intrusive but also … Read more
What is inclusionary Zoning? Inclusionary zoning is a tool that allows municipalities to require residential developers to provide a portion of their units at affordable rent or prices. Many of those elected to our new council had hoped that city would be able to require 30 or even 40 per cent of new units built … Read more
Here’s a documentary about the people and the project that began Canada’s growing movement for tiny cabins for people experiencing homelessness. In Kitchener, high need met a couple of rule breakers and people were sheltered. https://youtu.be/1hhRe1HHkfU