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KMHC & Squatters

Breaking News!  A few days ago I was surprised when I heard homeless tents were popping up around the KMHC building and one male tenant had to chase them off the property. 

Today I'm told squatters have invaded the KMHC building specifically a top floor unit. A person claims to be a new tenant and somehow manage to gain access to the building plus entry to a unit.  Police were called to kick the squatters out yet one person still claims to be a tenant. She sounds like a nutcase I wouldn't be surprised if she's a friend of tenant Aunt Opie.

Never before has a incident like this happen at KMHC. I remember the KMHC grand opening ceremony city officials and local native dignitaries were in attendance it was called the first of it's kind in Canada by offering housing to senior aboriginals experiencing homelessness. Now look at it.  Plus Candlewood Dr complex has a waste disposal issue that still hasn't been resolved.

My KMHC tenant friends are annoyed and do not feel safe so where is OAHS office staff through all this. There is no communication between OAHS staff and the security company.  Staff have not made an appearance to announce the building is secure which would mean a lot to the tenants. So who's at fault for this breach! Tenants want answers I know the layout of the building and I can't figure it out.  HPS (Hamilton Police Services) will summit a report to OAHS management perhaps they will also give some recommendations.

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services have hit rock bottom especially in this region and I recommend the board members of OAHS dismiss Meghan McCarville the OAHS Director of Property Management. 

Side note: When I left KMHC I knew exactly what I was doing and I had a plan on how to move forward.  It been two years since I moved to my current residence, I love it and no regrets. Upscale neighbourhood, friendly co tenants and great bike routes to explore. 

Tk

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