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ACORN National Housing day

On November 22nd, the National Housing Day, ACORN Canada held actions in 9 cities across the country to…

Posted November 25, 2024

The Record: ‘People need to know their rights:’ Renters organize for provincial election

When Emanuel Melo received a letter from his landlord saying he had to vacate his Waterloo apartment of…

Posted February 24, 2025

City News Everywhere: Residents urging Kitchener council to implement bylaw to halt renovictions

Residents and advocates in Kitchener are pleading with city council to take action against landlords who are using…

Posted February 24, 2025

City News Everywhere: Renters in region set to share their concerns at a town hall meeting

A housing advocacy group is trying to get a better overall picture of the issues renters and low-income…

Posted February 24, 2025

CTV News: Tenants group demands action as high rents persist despite rising vacancies

Vacancy rates in Waterloo Region are growing, but low-income earners may still have trouble finding a place to…

Posted February 24, 2025

CTV News: ACORN hosts town hall to address key community issues in Waterloo Region

ACORN, a tenants' rights advocacy group, invited residents of Waterloo Region to a community town hall on Saturday…

Posted February 24, 2025

The Record: ‘It’s a life or death situation’: Tenants’ group wants Kitchener to enact anti-renoviction bylaw

Members of a group advocating for tenants’ rights are planning a protest Monday calling for renoviction protections in…

Posted February 24, 2025

City News Everywhere: City of Kitchener studying renoviction bylaws; considering implementation in 2026

The City of Kitchener is working behind the scenes to research the rollout of renoviction bylaws around Ontario,…

Posted February 24, 2025

All MPP Candidates Invited: Rent Control Rally

About 40 ACORN members rallied Jarvis St today, despite the weather conditions. With the provincial election in just…

Posted February 24, 2025

CBC News: Ontario opposition parties promise more rent control. Here’s what Hamilton, Niagara voters think

All three of Ontario's main opposition parties vow to expand rent control — a promise that would give…

Posted February 13, 2025

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