Raise the Hammer

Several shows playing at this year's Hamilton Fringe Festival are international in origin.

If you're looking to be an ally to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, supporting the work of Neighbour to Neighbour may be a good place to start.

The community crisis over rising fascism can be addressed by meeting with the Mayor, councillors, police representatives, and other key people who can work together on a plan of action.

Society has grown more accepting of trans and non-binary people, but the issues they face are still often neglected or misunderstood.

Public art events like Concrete Canvas can lead to a multitude of benefits for Hamilton. However, it requires aligned policy and investment for the impact to be long-lasting.

Everything has been happening so fast, it is difficult to stay on top of what has been going on with respect to Pride, fascism and the political response in Hamilton.

We need to continue struggling for what is right for our whole community and ensure we take care of our most vulnerable.

Those who remain complacent in the face of hatred and violence show their tacit approval of the status quo. Period.

This year I encourage Canadians to spend the next 17 days exploring and understanding Indigenous life in Canada.

What's in an emergency? Some bleak thoughts on staring down the last meaningful climate election.

Will Ward 14 Councillor Terry Whitehead ever stop being wrong about what makes our city streets safe and functional for everyone?

Overdose emergencies can happen anywhere. Having a Naloxone kit on hand might just save someone's life.

We need a Mayor who is a tireless, vocal, and thoughtful fighter for those who need and deserve support when it matters most.

Although there have been many wonderful articles about the death of Ward 3 Trustee Chris Parkinson this past May, the airwaves have been silent since HWDSB Trustees voted to appoint the first runner-up to replace him.

Disguising hate speech by calling it free speech, they seek to legitimize their harmful rhetoric and end any attempt to curb their prejudices.

Hearing our Chief of Police on the radio outright say that their response time (it was more than a half an hour to walk across the park) was directly because they felt unwelcome at Pride is a slap in the face to the Trans* and Queer community.

The City is currently undertaking the development of an strategy to measure, protect and expand the city's urban forest.

There are a number of practical ways you can help advocate to save the Wesley Day Centre and establish a permanent safe injection site over the coming week, starting today.

We call on the City of Hamilton to implement a zero-tolerance policy towards the extremist actions of hate groups.

A creative endeavour is to be enjoyed, certainly, but having a worthy purpose makes it sweeter.