I don't want to navigate the disgusting clouds of smoke, as I'm sure other people feel the same way. The smell is gross. Not to mention walking by just at the wrong time and getting a face filled with smoke.

It makes no sense why there are secluded areas where beer is served but you can't walk around with beer. Yet smokers are allowed to roam free. I'd rather have the streets open up to people that are having a beer, as long as they aren't drunk or rowdy. Keep the smokers away in their secluded areas.

Is there any hangout spot thats for transgender kids? I'm 14 and I've been looking but can't seem to find anything.

EDIT:thank you everyone so much and im glad other people in the replies are getting recommended by other people too! I appreciate everyone that shared with me have a good day guys!!💓

My community work spans over a decade in Ontario and beyond, including leading intersectional leadership programs, civic engagement initiatives for youth, and grassroots efforts addressing social inequities such as food insecurity. Before being elected, I was a sessional faculty member at McMaster University and the Executive Director of the Disability Justice Network of Ontario.

As an MPP, I brought grassroots organizing experience and deep community connections to Queen’s Park, providing platforms for disenfranchised individuals who are often dismissed. I’ve advocated for public healthcare, rent control, affordable and supportive housing, childcare, protected bike lanes, environmental sustainability, and increased funding for education. I have also opposed unnecessary highway expansions, private healthcare, and policies that fail to prioritize the well-being of our communities. I continue to put working people first, and working people are the heart of Hamilton Centre. Thanks for joining me today!

The best city with a population of over 500,00 definitely

Edit: to whoever gilded me, thank you and I'm proud that this was my first good lol

I understand that we got a lot of snow last night, but I haven’t seen a plow since early this morning and the windrows the morning plows left are essentially taking up half of my street and blocking a ton of access to driveways and alleys. People are still spinning out driving down side streets. I’m really hoping the city is planning on plowing properly tonight in preparation of the weather this weekend, otherwise nobody will be going anywhere for a week.

I am getting top surgery towards the end of the summer (not sure of the exact date yet) and would like to build as much muscle as possible before then. I can commit to 3-4 sessions per week at pretty much any time of day. I do not currently have gym access but I'm open to it.

Would definitely prefer to work with a member of the queer/trans community with experience supporting transmasc/ftm folks. Please reach out if that's you or you have a recommendation!

They are on his property and wearing masks. They should be arrested immediately. Everyone is deathly afraid of the confronting the LGBT community. Start treating them like everyone else. 95% of the population doesnt care that you are gay anymore, get on with it. Leave the mayor alone. You asked for no cops and got no cops.

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I've lived in Hamilton Centre for most of my 50+ years. As long as I've been paying attention to politics it has been a lock for the NDP. Why?? It feels like this area is a dumping ground for the rest of the city. Green, Jama, Nann, Horwath, what have they really done to improve Hamilton Centre?

Look at the Code Red report: Hamilton Centre is the poorest and the sickest. Why doesn't the NDP work towards putting a dent in that? It just feels like they want to grab headlines but don't do anything substantial for the area.

It certainly doesn't help that the PC's just plop in any warm body with no roots to the area and they have no chance.

I'm seriously afraid (bad stomach kind of fear) of the conservatives taking over federally. Many reasons, but primarily right now is that I've got lots of trans and non-binary friends, family and coworkers and their safety and security is really necessary in my life. For me, the best antidote to sick feelings of fear is to take some kind of action. Floundering right now trying to figure out what I can do. Curious if there is any gossip about who might be the next liberal MP in my ward and whether it's someone I can try to support.

hi! anyone know of or could speak to any recreation centres that are openly lgbt and specifically trans friendly, and have open swim programs? or rec centres that have open swim programs and are usually empty/not too crowded?

i haven’t swam in years due to fearing harassment/being uncomfortable swimming :( would love to hear about anyones experiences as well

Has she even put out a statement?

i just called to ask to speak in person with someone BECAUSE I AM IN CRISIS, and i explained that i dont find phone counselling helpful, and they denied me, tried to get me to tell them what was wrong over the phone (assumedly so they could tell me i should take deep breaths and get over it, or file it for data later) and said there was a mental health walk in in Burlington.

are you guys okay? is there a reason the 24/7 mental health facility cant actually deal with mental health issues?

now i get to?? sit at home and tell myself positive affirmations?? theres no where else to go for that. i needed to speak to someone.

i understand why so many people in hamilton quietly die without help.

thank you to everyone to commented, it helps me feel heard in a way

I'm in a ticking time bomb right now and I just need some help. I've been using my brother's insulin for years we both take the same one his got switched and he's only allowed so much now so basically I won't be getting it off him anymore.

Now I don't have a doctor and I don't have money for insulin because I'm on EI which only covers my rent I just called ow and I cannot receive bennifits. So the thing is I have just enough for a couple days and I'll need more but with out a doctor or the funds what do I do. I'm scared it really feels like I have a short amount of time before it gets serious.

Now this is scary also because if I go to the hospital about it and they offer me maid I'll just take it. And that's the thing I'm at the biggest brick wall right now and Im praying someone can kind of help me. I'm a crying mess I've never felt this fear in my life.

Hamilton is expected to get 5cm (2"), I feel like there is a huge overreaction.

My family and I are relocating to the GTA from the US, mostly because my child is transgender and the US is becoming uninhabitable for trans people. We are looking at the GTA and would like to know more about public (non-Catholic) schools outside Toronto. Does anyone have any:

1. Opinions about how trans-inclusive the Hamilton schools are?

2. Suggestions as to how to research schools? What do locals use to figure out what their local schools are like?

In general, it seems like your public school system is much, much better than ours, but I honestly don't know where to start and Googling isn't getting me anywhere. We have had a lot of people tell us that Toronto is great for trans young people, but we're not sure we can afford to live in Toronto itself.

Advice appreciated!