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Nutrition pilot program pedals local produce to kids
By Molly Hayes When the kids at St. Patrick’s Elementary School breakfast program bite into an apple, they know exactly how many “food miles” it travelled. A new harvest pilot program, 3Acres, is delivering fresh, locally sourced foods — by bike — to a handful of school nutrition programs across Hamilton. The program is run by …
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The Rich and the Rest of Us Member Event
The Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton presents a special event for members and guests THE RICH AND THE REST OF USTrends in Hamilton’s income inequality and why they matter Come hear Deirdre Pike, Senior Social Planner and Sara Mayo, Social Planner – Geographic Information Services discuss the SPRC’s latest report on the widening …
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Local chefs battle for a culinary crown
By Dan Kislenko Iron Chef has nothing on Hamilton’s Battledish. Here, there’s attitude. This weekend, the eight participating chefs in Battledish will be strutting tall and talking up the dishes they’ll be preparing for the big showdown, which takes place Sunday beginning at 2 p.m. And you have a chance to decide the winner. Beyond …
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Standing Beside Women
Standing Beside Women A Discussion and Workshop on Best Practices for Helping Women Move from Shelter to Permanent HousingFeaturing Emily Paradis & Tanya Guilliver Tuesday, November 12, 20139:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Good Shepherd Housing Services10 Pearl Street North, Hamilton(lunch included) Register online atstandingbesidewomenhamilton.eventbrite.com Click to download PDF version of flyer If unable to register online, …
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It’s not about charity, it’s about justice
We need to change the conversation about the haves and the have-nots By Deirdre Pike “When anyone is hungry while others have too much to eat, when anyone has no shelter while others live in luxury, or when anyone lives in poverty while others enjoy affluence, justice is not present. Where justice is not …
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The Rich and the Rest of Us report launched with partners in the labour movement
By Sara Mayo Last night we launched our newest report with over 150 community members present to discuss income inequality issues and why they matter for Hamilton. Thank you to the organizers of the event including The Society of Energy Professionals, The National Union of General and Public Employees (NUPGE), Ontario Public Service Employees Union …
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