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Almost $3 in social and economic benefits for every $1 invested in building or repairing public housing, Hamilton and GTA study shows

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A study released Monday estimates that the benefits that flow from investments in government-owned housing are worth two to three times the initial investment. The study, by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis, calculates not just economic spinoffs and jobs but also the social value created in terms of community well-being, stability, health improvements and … Read more

Workshop: Showing Up to the Crisis

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Friday, June 5th , 9:30am to 1:00pm A workshop for professionals and community leaders on climate distress, healing and action. See the Eventbrite link below for details and registration. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/showing-up-to-the-crisis-tickets-1985460011341    

New Data Centres for Hamilton?

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The debate about new data centres has begun. Data centres come with both benefits and potentially negative outcomes. We wish to keep you informed as the situation develops. An article in the Spectator last month describes the proposals. https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/steelport-data-centre-a-possibility/article_9b04853f-%c2%a073f0-53c0-900b-36fcf083be7f.html This CBC article gives interesting background as well. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/data-centre-feedback-9.7214165