Hamilton Diversity

• Diversity the goal as mayor announces departure from Hamilton Police Services Board

  The Hamilton mayor previously said he would not serve a full term on the board, making way for a new chair and a council appointee that could increase diversity and gender parity.

  Politics

  Nov 16, 2021
  
• Support for multi-purpose hub for marginalized communities widespread, Hamilton politicians hear

  Lika Miklos, representing the LGBTQ2 community, says "we need a space to feel safe and call home."

  Politics

  Nov 6, 2019
  
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• Sun shines on Newcomer Day at Hamilton City Hall

  The event featured a citizenship ceremony in council chambers to welcome 35 new citizens from 19 countries.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 14, 2019
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• Group protests lack of diversity on Hamilton Police Services Board

  Organizers of a silent protest at Thursday's Hamilton Police Services Board meeting say the board's recent appointment of Fred Bennink doesn't reflect the city's diverse community.

  Politics

  Apr 11, 2019
• Hamilton police board appointment surprises, disappoints diversity advocates

  The executive director of the Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion says the appointment is "another example of city council protecting the status quo."

  Politics

  Apr 1, 2019
• UPDATE: Councillors react after Hamilton residents say they were turned away from city manager recruitment meeting

  Deanna Allain claims she arrived at White Oaks Resort and Spa for the meeting on Saturday morning but was told by an employee at the facility that she had to leave.

  Politics

  Feb 9, 2019
• City manager recruitment continues in Hamilton despite concerns of gender equity and diversity

  The search committee is scheduled to hold confidential interviews this weekend at a popular conference centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

  Politics

  Feb 6, 2019
• Diverse communities hope to be better represented on Hamilton Police Services Board

  Myrie says the bottom line, for all boards and agencies, is that 'the people who serve us and our community, must represent the people who live in our community.'

  Politics

  Nov 15, 2018
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• Lloyd Ferguson retains position as chair of Hamilton’s Police Services Board

  Ferguson stressed the need for an "experienced hand" to guide the board through a series of pending challenges.

  Politics

  Jan 18, 2018