More on the Federal Budget

Praise and Flak, and What the Other Parties Offer. The many housing pieces in the federal government are garnering praise for good initiatives and criticism for significantly insufficient investments, as our analysis last week did. Some links to good analyses are below.  What sets the Liberals apart from the Conservatives are investments in non-profit housing. … Read more

Housing-focused Federal Budget

– Still does way too little for those most in need.  In a budget that really highlighted housing, it is disappointing that it contained relatively little for those who most need affordable homes.  The government’s major new initiative to build deeply affordable housing, supportive housing, and shelters is to make the Rapid Housing Initiative permanent. … Read more

Earth Day Weekend Protests

Join the province-wide resistance as a part of Earth Day action.   Saturday, 20 April | 1:00 – 2:00pm 115 Highway 8, Stoney Creek Sunday, 21 April | 1:00 – 2:00pm 104-2000 Garth St., Hamilton Hamilton 350 and allies ACORN, StopSprawl, SaveOurStreams, Environment Hamilton, Action13, Eco-Locke, MacDivest and more are gathering on Saturday at 115 Highway 8, in Stoney … Read more

Free Online Course

Connecting for Climate Change Action A free online Coursera course from Western University Department of Geography This is an excellent course to acquire an understanding of the forces causing climate change, and how Indigenous and scientific learning combine to deepen our understanding of the issues and solutions.  Several First UU congregants and Climate Action Team … Read more

Spring & Summer Clothing Drive

Spring is here! At the Eva Rothwell clothing room we are in need of spring and summer clothes.  Please do not send anymore winter clothes – save those for late summer/fall and we will begin taking them again. Thank you for your generosity. Donation information below.       https://www.evarothwell.ca/ How to Donate: Please bring … Read more