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The North End Breezes is a Volunteer based Non-Profit Community Newspaper in Hamilton Ontario

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Dayna, North End Resident and Reader

“I look forward to the always-prompt delivery of the next edition to my mailbox, and to receiving the email alerting me to its availability! I so appreciate that there remains a local community paper at a time when so many others have ceased publication. It’s been a great introduction to the North End!”

Tina

“I love the setup of North End Breezes. What an exciting newspaper!  It is creative, informative and dynamic with real life stories that others can relate.  If only it went further than Ward 2.  Imagine all who would read it.  Thanks again”

 

Marie Mushing, People In Connection

“As an advertiser with the NEB, I am pleased to be supporting and involved with this community newspaper. In the past 10 months my ad has generated new clients and I am very pleased that people are using local business owners.”

Kristina Santone

“Being a part of the North End Breezes board for the past two years has been a privilege. The team does amazing work within the community and serves as a resource hub for all. They are committed, and most importantly, passionate about preserving the North End’s legacy, while also continuing to foster its growth. Whether you are new to the area, or a longtime resident, I encourage you to volunteer with the Breezes in some capacity if you’re able. This team is small but mighty and they are always looking for more support. I’m grateful for the relationships and community I’ve been able to build while serving on the board.
I’ll be joining Welcome Inn as the Executive Director and look forward to taking on a new role in the North End Community while staying connected to The Breezes. “

Great News for Low Income Renters!

The one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit aims to help low-income renters with the cost of renting. You may be eligible for a tax-free one-time payment of $500 if your income and the amount that you pay on rent qualify.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers this one-time payment. To apply for this new federal one-time payment, you do not need to receive other housing benefits such as the Canada Housing Benefit, which is co-funded and delivered by the provinces and territories.

Applications are open until Friday, March 31, 2023.

You must meet the eligibility criteria:

  • You were born on or before December 1, 2007 (at least 15 years old on December 1, 2022
  • Your principal residence was in Canada on December 1, 2022 (For this benefit, your principal residence is the place where you normally live and pay rent.)
  • You were a resident of Canada in 2022 for tax purposes.
  • In 2021, you had an adjusted family net income of:
    $35,000 or less for families
    $20,000 or less for individuals
  • The 2022 eligible rent that you paid was:
      • paid in the 2022 calendar year
      • paid for any of your qualifying principal residences in 2022
      • equal to at least 30% of your 2021 adjusted family net income

The applicant must be alive on the day on which their application for the one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit is made.
To apply for this new federal one-time payment, you do not need to receive other housing benefits such as the Canada Housing Benefit, which is co-funded and delivered by the provinces and territories.

To apply online visit
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/child-and-family-benefits/top-up-canada-housing-benefit.html