The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
Reducing the consumption of animal protein and moving toward a more plant-based diet has a big payoff for the climate. Check this chart to compare the climate impact of protein sources. Plant-based BBQ Ideas & Recipes As we move into BBQ season, Irene Kaye has some tasty suggestions for summer grilling. Summer grilling can be … Read more
Dr. Carolyn Whitzman, University of Ottawa, presented a report on May 3/23, to Ottawa’s Planning Committee on ways in which it could significantly increase the supply of affordable housing. “This report models four ‘prototype projects’, typical of opportunities within Ottawa, and shows that non-profit housing on free land with tax exemptions, fee waivers and rapid … Read more
What can we learn from affordable housing abroad to help with our housing affordability crisis us in Hamilton? Dr. Carolyn Whitzman, an adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa, will be guest speaker Tuesday June 6, 7 p.m. for the next session of our series, Housing Affordability: Moving from Promises to Reality. Dr. Whitzman will … Read more
Bill Johnston, co-chair of our Affordable Housing Team, delivered the sermon for Homelessness Sunday last weekend (April 30/23) at St. Paul’s United Church, Dundas, trying to offer some perspective and strike a hopeful note. It was greeted with applause! About 70 people stayed after the service to ask Bill questions. It is really proving useful … Read more
Tuesday May 2, 2023 was the official opening of the latest Sacajawea-Indwell collaboration. A former tavern at 180 Ottawa Street N. has been converted into 12 affordable housing units upstairs, all occupied, to be managed by Sacajawea and the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre just up the street, plus a café on the main floor with … Read more