The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
Jennifer WallaceThe Hamilton Police shooting of Erixon Kabera last November remains under SIU investigation, and the Kabera Family is still in need of your generous support as they pursue their own legal actions to find answers and justice. Please donate to the family’s GoFundMe by clicking here. https://gofund.me/8e6a1612
Two upcoming local events may be of interest to you: On January 21 at 3 pm Dr. Ingrid Waldron from McMaster University will be screening her documentary “A Matter of Justice: Climate Change in Black Communities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.” A project update on her research, a Q&A and refreshments will follow … Read more
Rent increases moderated in Hamilton in 2024 compared to 2023. The annual Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation report on purpose-built rents (mainly in apartment buildings) showed the average rent for all types of apartments in the old city of Hamilton rose by just 0.6 per cent, the lowest increase since 2009. One-bedroom units rose the … Read more
Pick up a free plant-based cookbook in the church foyer on Sunday and learn about Veganuary. Whether you are choosing a vegan diet or making a conscious effort to reduce the amount of animal protein you eat, you are taking steps to better health for you and the planet. Veganuary, one of the world’s biggest … Read more
About 2.4 million Canadian households are in core housing need, an increase of 660,000 households since the start of the federal National Housing Strategy in 2017. That’s one startling calculation from the Parliamentary Budget Officer. The strategy was created to reduce core need by 530,000 households by 1927-28. Instead, the PBO estimates, core need will … Read more