Housing Platforms of the Main Parties in the February 27 Ontario Election

  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

New members welcome on our Affordable Housing Team

Our Affordable Housing Team is small but committed to the work of education and advocacy for preserving existing affordable housing and building more, as well as fundraising for Sacajawea Non-Profit Housing Inc. If you have an interest in housing affordability, the team could use your passion and skills. Email housing@uuhamilton.ca to learn more or contact … Read more

Thank you for your generosity to support Sacajawea and its next two 2025 projects

Thank you for your Christmas Eve donations to Sacajawea Non-Profit Housing. You gave $3,125 that will help furnish Sacajawea’s next project, a 40-unit supportive housing project on Gage Avenue North (concept drawing, Invizij Architects). Construction may start as soon as late March. A second project, on the empty lot at 95 Dundurn St. South at … Read more

Green Venture hosts 14th Annual Seedy Saturday

It’s BACK! Green Venture’s annual gardening get-together is happening at the Hamilton Library – Central Branch, on February 1st, from 10-3 pm. Thousands attend for a community seed swap, to explore 30+ local vendors, attend workshops and the film screening, participate in a silent auction, and more! Family-friendly, with a kid activity zone. Come get inspired for the … Read more