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In April of 2023, Hamilton city council unanimously declared a state of emergency related to homelessness, opioid addiction, and mental health.

After cancelling a meeting to discuss the Tiny Homes project aiding homelessness in central Hamilton, the city says it's going to have a look at public consultation procedures.

Decision follows tense forum earlier this week on tiny cabins project in North End

Officials say staffer was assaulted during packed session at Bennetto Community Centre in North End

A community meeting scheduled to discuss Hamilton’s tiny shelter project was abruptly cancelled Monday night due to safety concerns.

Officials say staffer was assaulted during packed session at Bennetto Community Centre in North End

Another public meeting is set for Monday night to discuss the plan to build tiny shelters to address the homelessness crisis in Hamilton.

Experts say the growth of homeless encampments in Ontario wasn’t caused by the pandemic, but COVID did accelerate already existing trends.

‘It does seem the Spec has a bias, it seems all letters and columns denigrate both Ford and Poilievre with no effort made to give credit for effort or ideas by either individual.’

Mayor Andrea Horwath says the long-term goal is to have everyone in permanent housing