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About This Month
By Chrissy Chrzan and Sheri Selway Celebrating Black History Month in Hamilton - a time to honour the incredible achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black individuals and communities throughout history. This celebration brings opportunities to learn,...
Concerns of North-Enders Dismissed as Perceived
A message from Advocates for A Better Hamilton: Chuck Farrauto, Ryan Furlong, Kelly Oucharek, Andrew Selman “The court holds the moral compass that is often the only protection for the most vulnerable. I observe that the most vulnerable includes not only the homeless...
The North End Seed Exchange Box Is Back—Let’s Get Growing!
By Chrissy Chrzan It’s that time of year again—gardening season is on its way- and so is the North End Seed Exchange Box! If you’re itching to get your hands in the dirt and start planting, this is the perfect way to kick things off. Last year we had over 40 exchanges...
The Old North End
By Karen Miceli “In my day we made our own entertainment. There was no such thing as televisions,” says Albert. “We could swim in the bay. It was still good then. We made our own baseball league and our own hockey league.” Adds Jack, “Alderman Frank Dillon was a good...
Hope Is Not Enough
by Ellen Morris I live in Ward 3, under the mountain brow, so I am sadly aware of the growing number of people living unhoused throughout the lower city, whether I’m walking downtown, along the rail trail or strolling through Gage Park. I am also painfully aware of...
Inclusive Softball at Eastwood Park
By Eric de Man and Scott Stryboschand If you have walked by Eastwood Park on any given Sunday this summer, you may have noticed softball players in every colour of the rainbow all over the diamonds. Those would be members of Steel City Inclusive Softball...
About this Month
By Sheri Selway and Chrissy Chrzan November is Hindu Heritage Month. November 1, 2022 marked the first Hindu Heritage month. Canada has over 800,000 Canadians of Hindu heritage. Our diversity helps us build a strong and equitable country. So, this is the...
About this Month
By Sheri Selway and Chrissy Chrzan There are many interesting and commemorative days in October. This article will name just a few from the United Nations, Canada, and Hamilton. United Nations observances include: October 1 is the International Day of Older...
The North End is Getting Greener!
Join us at a Garden Day and Native Plant GiveawaySaturday, October 19⋅10:30am – 12:00pmRain Date: Saturday, October 26⋅10:30am – 12:00pmMeet Green Venture staff who can tell you which plants would do well in your space and learn about the different programs to help...
North End Food Drive Saturday, October 26
By Sheri Selway Mark your calendar for the North End Food drive coming up on October 26 in honour of World Food Day which is recognized October 16 every year. It was founded by the United Nations in 1945 to make us aware of world hunger and to help us create solutions...
Preventing Rodents from Entering Your Home:
Advice from Hamilton Public Health As the weather changes, rodents like rats and mice may seek out your home for food, water, and shelter. Preventing rodents from entering your home requires consistent effort and vigilance. The following tips can help rodent-proof...
It Started at Bennetto and It Never Ends
By Daughters Kim and Tara Our parents (Mom née Arnold, born on Ferguson Ave N in 1941 and Dad born on Mary St north of Barton) met at Bennetto elementary school and then attended Central High school. They began dating in Miss Cole’s Grade 5 class and married in...