The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
Jennifer WallaceA Toronto Star investigation found that the Ontario and federal governments’ removal of the HST and some development fees from new home construction is not lowering most single-family and condo prices, at least so far. The Star used industry data on 1,000 homes in more than 100 active projects and found in the first couple … Read more
Mass timber is increasingly being used in housing construction, not just for its environmental benefits but as smart business. A recent article in Sustainable Biz Canada, copied in the Real Estate News Exchange, noted 140 projects under construction or planned. Wood absorbs carbon dioxide that contributes to climate warming, while traditional materials like concrete or … Read more
A third of Canadians rent their homes, and they should have the same security as homeowners. But they don’t. Except in Prince Edward Island, landlords across Canada can raise the rent by any amount when a unit becomes vacant. It’s called “vacancy decontrol”—the rent isn’t controlled when a unit becomes vacant or the tenancy of … Read more
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 2nd from 10am-noon for the Water is Life, not a Commodity! here at the First Unitarian Church of Hamilton. This free event will open with a water song by the Mohawk mother-daughter team of Marie and Elaina Jones. Then, there will be a variety of speakers including a short … Read more
Tenant unions have had success at individual buildings and in specific areas of cities. Now, tenants in Toronto have come together to form a city-wide organization to build their bargaining power with landlords. One of the leaders is Sharlene Henry, who spoke at our Affordable Housing Team’s tenant forum in November 2024. Learn more here: … Read more