CP24: Federal government puts up loan to construct 259-unit rental tower in Etobicoke
The federal government says it is financing a new rental housing project in Etobicoke with the aim of bolstering the city’s dwindling rental stock.
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Actions in Ottawa and Toronto as ACORN demands the Province supports tenants and OW/ODSP recipients!
Ontario ACORN members took action on March 14th as they continue to hold the Province accountable and resist cuts.
Spryfield ACORN members launch tenant action to fight MetCap’s slum conditions
On Wednesday, March 13th, ACORN members from Spryfield met at the 500 block of Herring Cove Road to stage a tenant action against MetCap.
Members were there to request a meeting with MetCap’s management team, present a letter of demands and deliver a poster showing MetCap some of the poor conditions in their buildings.
Their demands included:
Mississauga.com: ‘Career criminals’: Why a Mississauga community has been plagued by gun violence in recent years
Police have created a task force to deal with the gun crime on Acorn Place
Burnaby unleashed a monster: Metrotown tenants still being displaced despite hold on demovictions
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Lindsay Advocate: More than half of people on basic income behind on bills for two or more months
The average share of income spent on shelter was more than 55 per cent, while more than 43 per cent of participants reported they were falling behind in meeting their basic financial obligations.
Hamilton Spectator: The Message: Rent Wars
The Message, a Hamilton Spectator weekly podcast, covers rent strikes in Hamilton
Ottawa Voice: Op-Ed: Residents must ‘create’ not ‘look’ at Heron Gate of the future
Op-Ed by George Brown on the Herongate neighbourhood.
ACORN National Convention 2019: Hamilton, Ontario
ACORN members from across the country will come together to listen to exciting guest speakers, including labour leaders, community allies, politicians and more; meet other ACORN members and leaders from across the country; attend workshops on how to build power for change; and learn the skills and tools needed to develop grassroots campaigns.
Capital Current: Affordable housing sees a $15 million surprise in Ottawa budget plan
People looking for affordable housing in Ottawa will benefit from a $15 million investment from the city.
HalifaxToday: 'We've fought bed bugs for months': Spryfield tenants protest 'sub-standard' living conditions
A group of tenants gathered on Wednesday to protest what they're calling "slum-like" living conditions.
Toronto.com: Tenants pestered by mice, rats and roaches at Weston Road apartments
Property management says nearby construction, uncooperative tenants to blame
Toronto Star: Majority of Torontonians polled want the city to have authority over housing issues
As housing prices continue to skyrocket, a new study has found the majority of Torontonians believe the city is not doing enough to increase the housing supply.
Ottawa Citizen: Evicted residents demand more time from developer to find new homes
On Thursday, about 50 people, including residents, local ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) activists and politicians gathered near Ayoob’s home to march to Timbercreek’s nearby offices to ask for at least a couple more months to find alternate housing.
BC ACORN looking to see increases is PWD rates in Provincial Budget
BC ACORN leader Tabitha Naismith is in Victoria awaiting the budget speech today.
ACORN NS leaders meet with Housing Minister Geoff MacLellan
Last week Halifax ACORN leaders met with the Minister in charge of housing in Nova Scotia.
MPPs get 20% housing increase while social assistance recipients are left broken hearted: Ontario ACORN members rally for increases to OW/ODSP on Feb 14th
On Valentine’s day, ACORN members took to the streets to fight back against cuts to OW/ODSP and demand that the Province shows low and moderate income Ontarians some love!
Hamilton Spectator: Broken-hearted protest in downtown Hamilton
MPPs got a 20 per cent increase to their personal housing allowance while recipients of Ontario Works and ODSP continue to struggle to afford rent.
NOW Magazine: For John Tory, building affordable housing is like putting up a Christmas tree
“If you put too many ornaments on it, it’s going to fall over eventually.”
Hamilton News: Protest at 408 Rymal East
Residents at Pinewood Gardens complain about rats and lack of maintenance
Ottawa Citizen: Advocates want city's $15-million housing pledge to be matched, used for quick relief
Ottawa city council’s unexpected promise of $15 million in the 2019 budget has opened an array of options for affordable housing that should help the city avoid a Vancouver-style crisis, advocates said Thursday.
Près de 200 au rassemblement d'Ottawa pour le logement abordable - Victoire de 15 millions de dollars dans le budget municipal !
Le mercredi 6 février, juste une heure avant la réunion du conseil municipal pour discuter du projet de budget pour 2019, les membres d’ACORN avec nos alliés ont tenu un rassemblement, de partout dans la ville, devant l'hôtel de ville pour demander davantage de financement pour le logement abordable.
CBC Ottawa: Mayor promises $15M for new affordable housing in budget
Advocates had asked for $12M, as well as a focus on affordable housing on new LRT
Radio-Canada: ACORN réclame une protection contre certains propriétaires
ACORN réclame une protection contre certains propriétaires
Ottawa Citizen: Advocates rally for affordable housing, draft budget reveals record commitment
Minutes after community members and advocates finished a rally at Marion Dewar Plaza on Wednesday morning calling for more money for affordable housing, the city revealed a 2019 draft budget that contained a record-breaking investment in the area.