The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
Agriculture is the second largest contributor of green-house gas emissions after energy, averaging approximately 11% of emissions globally and more in developed countries. Our consumption of animal protein and fat contributes significantly to GHG emissions, while causing the destruction of natural areas for grazing animals and for growing feed crops, with the resulting loss of … Read more
Vote, then send 2 quick messages on housing to candidates. Here are a couple of quick ways to tell candidates in today’s election that you care about housing. Whoever’s running—and especially whoever wins—should hear that message. Message 1. We need more co-op housing: https://go.chfcanada.coop/webmail/306831/1393065444/99e485c2628e8ee7b74b4bb20b348f275e7e1ab67009408b13175d08bab0c8be Rental co-ops provide mixed-income communities, stable housing, and member control. … Read more
In addition to our customary offering of coffee and tea, we will be offering a selection of delicious plant-based foods. Coffee Hour will be held in Fellowship Hall after the church service and tables will be set up so you can sit and enjoy light refreshments.
A report by the Maytree Foundation shows that spending on affordable housing and homelessness is about where it was a decade ago. And current spending is only half of what’s needed to end chronic homelessness, which is a small part of the crisis of unaffordable and increasingly precarious housing. The chart at right shows that … Read more
Detail and sources (in alphabetical order) Allow fourplexes and four-storey apartments in neighbourhoods province-wide Allow mid-rise buildings ranging from six to 11 stories on transit corridors and main streets. Work with nonprofits to build 310,000 new affordable non-profit and co-op homes, including 60,000 supportive homes with wraparound supports. (No time frame was given.) Remove … Read more