Hamilton Emergency Community Services

• Plans underway to decommission FirstOntario Centre surge shelter; capacity to increase elsewhere

  Hamilton has received more than $9.1 million in provincial and federal funding to assist with the cost of serving the homeless during the pandemic.

  Jun 22, 2020
  
• Hamilton to create confidential complaint liaison for residential care facility residents

  Right now, Clark says residents 'are reluctant to file complaints with municipal law enforcement because they don't want to be evicted.'

  Health

  Jun 19, 2020
  
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• Hamilton committee approves distribution plan for menstrual products for women in need

  A 12-month pilot project, aimed at making menstrual products available for women in need in Hamilton, has received initial approval at city hall.

  Politics

  Feb 20, 2020
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• Hamilton city council approves Wesley Day Centre alternative in light of expiring lease

  Dr. Richardson adds that the city is currently looking to either purchase or rent a location, stressing that "we've been through many, many, many sites."

  Politics

  Jul 11, 2019
• City urged to act to prevent closure of Hamilton’s Wesley Day Centre

  Wesley Urban Ministries has said it's being forced to close its day centre on Ferguson Avenue as of August 23, because the landlord isn't renewing its lease.

  Politics

  Jun 20, 2019