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Vital Signs: Ending sexual violence

Vital Signs: Ending sexual violence

Michael ParenteJun 3, 20252 min read

In 2023, Hamilton joined other Ontario municipalities in declaring an epidemic of  intimate partner violence and domestic violence. This also takes place in the context of increased attention to femicide across the country. Several local organizations are working to end sexual violence including the Sexual Assault Centre, also known as SACHA. In this episode of Vital Signs, Rudi Wallace hosts Mirand Jurilj, Public Education Co-ordinator at SACHA, to talk about…

HCF presents Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story

HCF presents Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story

Hamilton Community FoundationMay 29, 20252 min read

Hamilton Community Foundation is proud to present a special free screening of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story in celebration of Pride Month 2025. This event is presented in partnership with Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) and the Edmonton Queer…

Vital Signs: Rescuing affordable housing

Vital Signs: Rescuing affordable housing

Michael ParenteMay 13, 20252 min read

One of the most sobering indicators of Hamilton’s affordable housing crisis is the erosion of affordable housing stock: increasing rents and the sale of buildings has dramatically reduced the number of affordable units in our city. There is no magic…

Vital Signs: Expanding essential services

Vital Signs: Expanding essential services

Michael ParenteMay 1, 20252 min read

When we think of essential services, there are a few basics that come to mind — food, shelter, clean water, warmth. However, there are others that may not be as readily apparent, but which provide dignity and safety to folks…

Vital Signs: Trade War in Hamilton

Vital Signs: Trade War in Hamilton

Michael ParenteApr 16, 20252 min read

The unpredictable, ever-changing, tariff-led economic approach of the Trump administration has left Canadians wondering what the next two weeks may look like for their wallets. With its steel industry employing thousands of workers, Hamilton is particularly vulnerable to these measures…