Poverty Roundtable

Take no chances, make no changes. I’m willing to see how this project helps our communities. How about you? Hamilton council priorities for the new year must include housing | TheSpec.com thespec.com/opinion/contri…

"Generally intended to serve people in the Keith neighbourhood but open to the whole city, the centre will provide family medicine and services for mental health and nutrition." thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

From @GraphicMatt an important chart in the light of upcoming budget disussions.

My heart is breaking for every homeless person that is left to freeze to death outside. They are using their last once of mental fortitude while starving, sleep deprived, alone, scared, freezing, while likely battling illness, to survive without any means.

“To love and let love”. A thoughtful, timely and beautifully written piece ⁦@HamCityMagazine⁩. Thank you Cole Gately #HamOnt hamiltoncitymagazine.ca/i-stepped-into…

HATS secured a privately owned site for 10 cabins on Barton, but councillors have told staff to examine public options. That direction delays a council decision on whether to provide an immediate grant of $100,000 to support the grassroots project #HamOnt torstar.co/Jo0z50LUeVV

@TheSpec This delay by Council is really disappointing. HATS is a good temporary solution. People are DYING on our streets and the cold weather is already here. Where is their sense of urgency? On this week's OShow we will have an expert panel on the homeless and housing crisis! #hamont

More rent-control regulations in Hamilton are needed to mitigate a housing crisis that has disproportionately affected young people, says a new report from the Social Planning and Research Council #HamOnt torstar.co/qIKR50LRUgJ

Inspiring forum hosted by @TenantAdvocacy today! Many excellent resources were shared. We like this one from the Federal Housing Advocate which explains what "financialization of housing" is in a straightforward way, and links to more research. housingchrc.ca/en/financializ…

Jagmeet Singh open to basic income

With the siren call of holiday shopping well underway, @PaulBerton (@TheSpec) delves into the world of human consumer behavior, the subject of his book “Shopomania: Our Obsession with Possession.” At 8/11pm | Producers: @spaikin & @ColinEllis81 #Shopomania

Piglet was so excited at the idea of being Useful that he forgot to be frightened any more. 'What about me?' said Pooh sadly. 'I suppose I shan't be useful?' 'Never mind, Pooh,' said Piglet comfortingly. 'Another time perhaps.’ ~A.A.Milne #useful #tuesdaymotivations

Some seniors are facing 20% increase to their rents, which is egregious. It's allowed, of course, because of the 2018 loophole. Even though it's legal, it's damaging to renters & increases economic evictions. cbc.ca/news/canada/ot…

In the latest Vital Signs, @TerryCookeHCF hosts retired journalist Steve Buist to reflect on a distinguished career at @thespec. Available to stream now for free at @cable14. cable14now.com/video-on-deman…

"The No Hate in the Hammer Coalition is asking all Hamilton citizens to denounce the organized hate and discrimination group that gathered at Terryberry Library on November 24th." View our full statement below: nohateinthehammer.ca/no-hate-in-the…

“Compassion, trust and action are a winning combination.” From reading a news story in @TheSpec to making a donation to @HAMSMArTeam that helps unhoused folks with immediate needs and health care. Read the full story below. hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca/impact/stories…

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) - a day of mourning and re-politicizing the systemic, normalized and entrenched violence against members of the trans community globally. TDoR is marked every year on November 20th.

Dundas Clr Alex Wilson is introducing a motion requesting staff to craft a report about the cost of establishing a living wage for Ham city summer students. Approved 13-0. #HamOnt

High food prices can negatively impact Canadians' health, says Dr. @Gary_Bloch. Living in poverty puts people at higher risk of developing nearly every chronic health condition, acute health conditions, being in accidents and experiencing trauma, he says: cbc.ca/news/health/fo…

From Hospital to Homes “…a new neighbourhood of 650 homes…”