Hamilton Homeless
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Temporary location secured for community of tiny cabins for Hamilton homelessA developer has offered the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters temporary use of a lot on Barton Street to establish a community of about ten cabins for homeless residents.CanadaNov 16, 2022
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City, Good Shepherd respond to criticism about Hamilton’s Cathedral women’s shelterAdvocates for Hamilton's homeless population are lending support to a woman speaking out about 'horrible' conditions at a women's shelter on Main Street East.HealthApr 20, 2022
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Hamilton council approves increased enforcement of encampments in city parksThe city expects to spend $416,000 this year on the dedicated enforcement team, which will operate, in addition, to its eight member housing outreach team.PoliticsMar 30, 2022
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City blocking of air vents used by homeless to keep warm at Hamilton city hall ’embarassing’ errorA Hamilton city spokesperson said the vent cover-up involved an error related to materials and permitting, while homeless advocates question the timing amid extreme cold warnings.CanadaJan 28, 2022
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Advocates for homeless in Hamilton critical of move to board up heating vents behind city hallHomeless advocates in Hamilton are concerned about a decision to board up the heating vents behind city hall, where some Hamiltonians have been seeking refuge from the cold.CanadaJan 25, 2022
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Hamilton seeks provincial funds to help homeless with greatest mental health, addictions challengesMayor Fred Eisenberger has met with the associate minister of mental health and addictions, to request a $5 million contribution to create housing with "wraparound" supports.PoliticsJan 20, 2022
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SIU terminates injury probe tied to November demonstration at Hamilton central stationDespite Ontario's police watchdog dropping the probe, advocates for a number of protestors are set to ask for a police inquiry into the late 2021 incident.CanadaJan 18, 2022
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COVID-19: Shelter boss says Omicron pressuring capacity, health in Hamilton’s homeless facilitiesGood Shepherd’s CEO says keeping residents experiencing homelessness and staff healthy amid the Omicron wave of the pandemic is going to be "challenging" over the next few months.HealthJan 10, 2022
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About 80 still live in Hamilton parks; emotions still raw over Beemer Park removalsA plan for additional shelter services in Hamilton will be presented during Thursday's community and emergency services committee meeting.PoliticsDec 9, 2021
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MP, Black leaders say charges tied to Hamilton encampment demonstrations should be droppedAn NDP member says conversations need to happen to find solutions to a "manufactured housing crisis."PoliticsDec 2, 2021
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