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Diverse city leadership a plus
Matthew Green breaks the long tradition of an all-white city council By Evelyn Myrie It’s been more than 40 years since Hamilton elected a non-white person to represent them at any level — locally, provincially or nationally. But on Oct. 27, that all changed. Matthew Green, a young African Canadian man, was elected to Hamilton …
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Hamilton needs to be ‘age-friendly city,’ top bureaucrats say
Speakers at Social Planning and Research Council event speak about aging and housing Two of the city’s top bureaucrats say they understand just how important it is for Hamilton to transform itself into an “age-friendly city” — because if we don’t, we’ll quickly feel the brunt of a rapidly aging population. “It’s not a secret that the …
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Barton-Tiffany paves the way for more affordable housing in Hamilton
By Sara Mayo and Don JaffraySocial Planning and Research Council of Hamilton The vision and design for the development of the Barton-Tiffany lands adopted by City Council recently will make for a walkable, modern, attractive, and desirable neighbourhood: everything that will make its property values among the highest in Hamilton. But is an expensive and …
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Budgeting and Credit Counselling Information Session
The Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and Immigrant Women’s Centre (IWC) are presenting an information session on budgeting and credit counselling. The session is part of a monthly series that provides the community with information and the opportunity to have their questions and concerns addressed. Thursday, November 27, 20141:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dominic …
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Happy Birthday Baby Depot!
By Patti McNaney, Senior Social Planner On October 19, 2014, the Baby Depot celebrated its one year birthday of providing valuable support to families with young children in the Riverdale neighbourhood. The volunteer-run program collects and distributes basic needs items for children in partnership with the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC). Founder Magdalene John was …
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A primer for new city councillors
Build support with council colleagues and forget about setting the agenda By Marvin Caplan 1. Don’t let it go to your head. Once you are in office the staff of the city will treat you as if you were a demigod. You will be referred to as councillor and your opinion will be sought on …
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