Baby born in Hamilton encampment shows extent of 'desperate' housing crisis, councillor says
A Hamilton councillor's recent experience witnessing a baby born in an encampment demonstrates the 'unacceptable' housing crisis residents face and 'eye opening' situations paramedics and police officers are currently responding to, he says.
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A Hamilton councillor's recent experience witnessing a baby born in an encampment demonstrates the 'unacceptable' housing crisis residents face and 'eye opening' situations paramedics and police officers are currently responding to, he says.