The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
Jennifer WallaceCome hear the woman who wrote the book on affordable housing. And a woman living as a tenant organizer. Keys to Affordable Housing: A Hamilton-Burlington Tenants’ Forum features Dr. Carolyn Whitzman, whose just-published book, Home Truths: Fixing Canada’s Housing Crisis, is the first comprehensive look at the current affordability crisis and proven solutions that would work … Read more
What can we do to support Climate Action? Eco-Locke comprises the churches of our neighbourhood in support of climate and environmental action. Eco-Locke and Melrose United Church are hosting an evening that promises to leave participants with a better understanding of Hamilton’s climate strategies and how we can support positive actions. We are all invited! Check … Read more
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This has the potential for major implications in holding Ontario and other provinces accountable for climate commitments under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Read about it here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-appeal-court-youth-led-climate-case-decision-1.7354795
One of the bright spots amid Hamilton’s housing crisis has been the creation of the Caroline Street Housing Co-operative. When residents of an older 21-unit apartment building learned it was for sale, they managed to negotiate to buy their own building to save its affordable rents and create a tenant-managed co-op. Learn more on Saturday … Read more