Surrey Now-Leader: ‘Banner drop’ in Surrey by group calling for increases to disability and income assistance
‘We live in a rich province and there is no excuse for people to live in poverty,’ ACORN rep says
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Tri-City News: Renters rally in Coquitlam for more protection
Renters worried about losing their homes as the COVID-19 pandemic numbers are growing rallied in Coquitlam on Tuesday to demand more protection from evictions and big increases in their monthly rents.
News 1130: 'Tsunami of evictions' won't hit B.C. renters when moratorium lifts: Landlord BC
With a moratorium on renter evictions set to end next week, thousands of British Columbians could soon be forced into homelessness, according to a housing activist.
Surrey ACORN launches Stand Up for Housing campaign
Did you hear that Surrey ACORN launched a new campaign and report called Stand Up for Housing?
Surrey Now-Leader: BC ACORN report calls on Surrey to help renters
Report contains steps on how the City of Surrey can “ease” the city’s housing crisis
City News: BC ACORN eyes Surrey as next city for major rental-bylaw reform
A group that saw success in prodding New Westminster and Burnaby to reform their rental bylaws, is now setting its sights on Surrey.
Toronto Star: Landlords and tenants in Canada’s hottest housing markets finally agree on something: The system is broken on both sides
In Toronto and Vancouver, the two cities in Canada with the highest costs of living, renters have gotten a reprieve during the pandemic from most kinds of evictions and rent increases.
Surrey Now-Leader: BC ACORN report calls on Surrey to help renters
Report contains steps on how the City of Surrey can “ease” the city’s housing crisis
CTV News Vancouver: Landlords and tenants unite to demand greater rent relief from government
More than one in three renters across Canada fears they won't make their rent payment tomorrow, and many landlords are bracing for the economic impact as personal finances tighten under the pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CBC: Will they have to rely on the 'kindness' of landlords? Renters still waiting for B.C. relief plan
Metro Vancouver mayors, housing activists call for a ban on evictions amid COVID-19 pandemic