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Strengthening local democracy

Strengthening local democracy

Tracy Varcoe Jul 9, 2026 2 min read

A big part of what makes a community vibrant is active and informed civic participation. Thatโ€™s why we are proud to support the Toronto Star and Vox Pop Labs initiative to bring Vote Compass to 50 Ontario municipalities, including Hamilton, during the 2026 municipal elections. The project aims to help residents better understand local issues, compare their views with those of candidates, and make informed choices at the ballot box.  Municipal governments make decisions that affect our daily lives, from housing…

Vital Signs: Food Security in Hamilton

Vital Signs: Food Security in Hamilton

Michael Parente Jun 15, 2026 3 min read

Food security is a major challenge for many people across Canada, and Hamilton is no exception. A Public Health Ontario report from last year indicated that in Hamilton, more than one in four households experienced food insecurity in 2020. This is a staggering statistic that…

Ford government ditches data for politics in post-secondary education decision-making

Ford government ditches data for politics in post-secondary education decision-making

Rudi Wallace Jun 4, 2026 5 min read

If Ontario wants to strengthen productivity and competitiveness, it does not make economic sense to base workforce planning decisions on weaker evidence By Rudi Wallace and Karen Robson At a time when young people in Ontario are struggling to find…

Hamilton Community Foundation invites proposals for People and Culture strategy

Hamilton Community Foundation invites proposals for People and Culture strategy

Hamilton Community Foundation May 19, 2026 1 min read

Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) is developing a comprehensive โ€œPeople and Cultureโ€ plan and is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to support this work. The plan will integrate the foundationโ€™s principles and commitments to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and…

Vital Signs: Indigenous history in Hamilton

Vital Signs: Indigenous history in Hamilton

Michael Parente May 1, 2026 3 min read

Indigenous Peoples have lived for time immemorial, in the area upon which Hamilton was established. Indigenous-led organizations have a rich history in this city, both in supporting urban Indigenous communities and in dealing with different levels of governments with respect to Indigenous rights.  In this episode of Vital Signs, Rudi…