The Tyee: Big Changes for Demoviction Central
Burnaby adopts surprising recommendations for growth, homelessness and protecting renters. We break down the biggest three.
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Hamilton Spectator: Tenants accept buyouts to leave squalid Hamilton rental
‘None of us were expecting this,’ Edith Hardman says of having to leave 610-612 King St. E.
ACORN members launch the report on Barriers to Digital Equality; Call for Affordable Internet for All
On Tuesday, August 13th, ACORN members held a series of events across Canada to launch our new report: Barriers to Digital Equality in Canada.
ACORN Members Fight Back Against Ford's Cuts!
ACORN members and allies from across Ontario joined together yesterday to fight back against the Ford government’s cuts to ODSP and affordable housing measures.
Toronto ACORN Members Rally to #FreePeter!
21 ACORN members and allies rallied outside 23 Division in Etobicoke Thursday night in response to the arrest of ACORN leader Peter D'Gama.
Rat Party in Ottawa!
ACORN members got plenty of media attention as they held their “Rat Party” on Tuesday July 16th.
Mississauga.com: ANALYSIS: Ford cuts to Legal Aid Ontario threaten assistance for low-income Peel residents
LAO funding reduced by 30 per cent, retroactive to April 1
CanIndia: Low-income families impacted by high cost of internet: Report
Having internet access is proving to be a costly addition for many low-income families and ACORN Canada, a charitable organization is urging the federal government to act.
Globe & Mail: Anti-poverty group calls for cheaper internet access for low- and moderate-income Canadians
The high cost of internet in Canada is a well-documented problem that disproportionally impacts low- and moderate-income households
Radio-Canada: Internet, un service essentiel trop cher pour bien des familles
Internet est devenu un outil essentiel à de nombreuses activités quotidiennes.
Toronto Star: Toronto’s RentSafe tenant program racked up 9,285 complaints in 13 months. Search our database to see if your home is on the list
A Star analysis found Toronto's RentSafe program has received 9,285 complaints.
Narcity: Hamilton, Ontario Is One Of Canada's Most Unaffordable Cities For Minimum Wage Workers
Hamilton is now among the top 10 priciest cities in Canada.
91.7 Coast FM: ACORN says low-income families are struggling because of internet costs
ACORN Canada wants “digital equity” from federal government
CBC News: High cost of internet access leaving low-income families behind, report finds
ACORN Canada urges Ottawa to expand scope of its Connecting Families program
ACORN Canada Launches New Report on the Digital Divide
Internet is an essential service. As technology increasingly shapes our world, it is important that Canadians can keep up with the rapid changes, latest skills and emerging industries. Unfortunately, not every resident of Canada is able to access these opportunities to unlock a potentially brighter future.
Toronto.com: Residents at Kipling condo in Etobicoke demand building repairs
'I’m afraid when I cook that a roach will fall in my food,' resident says
Hamilton Spectator: Hamilton tenants want out of ‘Hell’s Gates,’ but with the right compensation
Problems at 610-612 King St. E. were festering long before the new landlord took over, says property manager hired to vacate tenants.
Toronto Star: Tenant advocate tossed into jail cell after allegedly tossing back lawsuit
Tenant advocate Peter D’Gama says Toronto police are throwing the book at him for allegedly tossing legal papers at a property manager and a process server who interrupted a community meeting about building repairs.
Burnaby Now: Housing activists hail Burnaby's 'robust' tenant relocation plan
Proposed policy would guarantee temporary accommodation to renters displaced by renovictions and demovictions
Victory for Burnaby ACORN in the Fight for Tenant Protections!
BC ACORN members are celebrating the strongest protections offered to tenants in Canada
Etobicoke ACORN Members Speak Up About Condo Corruption!
15 Etobicoke ACORN members rallied outside 2645 Kipling Ave on Saturday for a speak out against condo corruption!
CityNews: Etobicoke condo residents protest living conditions
Members of a tenant advocacy group joined frustrated residents of an Etobicoke condo who say moldy, water damaged ceilings, crumbling walls and leaking sewage is threatening their health.
CBC News: City fuming as Queens Quay land up for sale without affordable housing plans
City would be 'strung up' if it tried to sell property like this, Coun. Joe Cressy says
Global News: Plans for Toronto Parking Authority lot on Eglinton West put on hold
There are growing concerns about a piece of land near Eglinton Avenue West and Caledonia Road. It is slated to become a parking lot.
Tenant Speak-Out at Seniors Building: No More Bedbugs!
On Saturday July 20th, 20 ACORN members came out to demand answers from their property manager, Del Management Solutions, and from the City Of Toronto about why tenants keep on getting bedbugs and have no access to their recreation room.