What do we want? – Affordable Homes.

How many?  – Lots. When? – Now! Social Housing and Human Rights https://www.moresocialhousing.ca/ has a campaign calling for the federal government to create of a minimum of 50,000 net new not-for-profit housing units a year, over and above any affordable units that are lost, every year for 10 years. The homes are to permanently rent for less … Read more

Event: Friday November 15th

Come 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

Eco-Locke Event November 14th

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