Michelle Baird

• Hamilton seeks to spend $1.5M to secure drop-in supports for those unhoused in the winter

  Councilors got a look at a new winter response strategy tied to Hamilton's homelessness crisis. The plan involves spending to create more supports for those living outside.

  Politics

  Sep 7, 2023
  
• Mayor keeping ‘open mind’ to all ideas to end homelessness in Hamilton

  Mayor Andrea Horwath insists federal and provincial governments will have to be heavily involved in any overarching solution to Hamilton's homelessness problems.

  Politics

  May 31, 2023
  
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• More trespass notices issued to residents at Hamilton city hall encampment

  Hamilton's director of housing says they're communicating with 'Whitehern' encampment residents regularly but admits there are few options for relocation.

  Canada

  May 26, 2023
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• Hamilton learns millions needed annually to end chronic homelessness across the city

  City councillors learned Thursday what it would take to end chronic homelessness, including initial annual funding in the $40-million range.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2023
• Hamilton’s overnight drop-in centres expected to be at capacity amid latest cold weather alert

  Staff at the Hub on Vine Street say over 100 people have dropped-in each night over the past three nights with temperatures dropping close to -15 C.

  Weather

  Jan 31, 2023
• Hamilton approves extra funds to keep drop-in warming centres open until end of March

  Councillors voted to keep funding a 'winter response' need from the city's housing service division to add spaces to assist those experiencing homelessness.

  Politics

  Jan 20, 2023
• Hamilton expected to address staffing, funding questions following ‘gap’ in warming services

  A systematic closure of some city services after the cancelling of a cold alert in late December has raised questions about how city services come into play amid a weather warning.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2023
• Staffing issues pose operating challenges in Hamilton shelters ahead of winter storm

  A fierce winter storm expected in Hamilton will be even rougher for those living on the streets, as most of the city's emergency shelters are operating at or near capacity.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2022
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• Hamilton to open two large-scale COVID-19 vaccination clinics in November

  Hamilton public health will scale up it's vaccination campaign in preparation of handing out third shots and first doses for five to 11.

  Health

  Nov 1, 2021
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• Delta variant, vaccination lag suggest 4th COVID-19 wave to hit Hamilton in the fall: public health

  Hamilton reported another 38 cases on Wednesday and has more than 200 active cases for the first time since June.

  Health

  Aug 11, 2021