Jennifer Wallace – Page 54 – The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton

Why Frustrated Tenants Are Turning To Rent Strikes

October 4, 2023 by Jennifer Wallace

There are a growing number of rent strikes in Ontario. Frustrated tenants are risking eviction by withholding their rents to protest the rent hikes they face and the conditions in their rented homes. CBC Metro morning’s interview with organizer Bruno Dobrusin provides a useful summary of frustrations tenants are facing. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-39-metro-morning/clip/16013054-why-buildings-york-south-weston-neighbourhood-joined-massive In the interview, Dobrusin … Read more

EVENT: What Ottawa Must Do and Why

September 22, 2023 by Jennifer Wallace

Online Public Housing Event Speaker: Jacob Gorenkoff, Canadian Housing and Renewal Association Tuesday October 24/23 Zoom opens 6:30, event starts at 7 p.m. Zoom link to this event will be provided once you register. Please register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/housing-affordability-what-ottawa-must-do-and-why Jacob Gorenkoff, an engaging and knowledgeable speaker, will focus on why current federal housing policies … Read more

Standing in Support of Transgender and Trans Questioning Children

September 20, 2023 by Jennifer Wallace

Members of the First Unitarian Church of Hamilton joined in solidarity with many others from across the city at the HWDSB school board offices to support transgender and trans questioning children. Below is a link to a form that was created by Fierte Pride. They are mapping allies / accomplices in the face of growing … Read more

Congratulations to Congregant Jennifer Reid and her Family!

September 20, 2023 by Jennifer Wallace

Jennifer Reid and her family are one of 8 Canadian families selected to compete for a $50,000 prize in the Live Net Zero Challenge with Canadian Geographic. Over 14 weeks this fall the families will take actions to reduce their carbon footprints in six areas: commuting, home improvement, home envelope, heating and cooling, electricity and … Read more

Reducing our Carbon Footprint

September 20, 2023 by Jennifer Wallace

We made a good start last Sunday in covering the giant footprint in the church foyer. Approximately 55 notes were added, listing the individual actions taken to reduce our personal climate impact. Let’s finish covering the footprint this Sunday. If you will not be at church In-person, please send your actions to climate@uuhamilton.ca.