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The Star: ‘We need the internet now’: Advocates call on government to make internet accessible — and affordable — to everyone

Posted on March 17, 2021 A group of advocates, organizations and researchers called upon the government to implement…

Posted March 17, 2021

Tricity News: B.C. government announces ‘largest-ever permanent increase to income assistance’

Posted on March 17, 2021 British Columbians on income and disability assistance will soon get a permanent $175-a-month…

Posted March 17, 2021

Stopping the Super Spread by Demanding Safer Transit

Posted March 15, 2021 Toronto ACORN had an amazing action for Stopping the Superspreading on March 13th on…

Posted March 15, 2021

CityNews: ACORN demands safer buses

Posted March 15, 2021 As health officials continue to call for social distancing, a community advocacy group is…

Posted March 15, 2021

CBC News: Toronto ACORN action against TTC overcrowding

Posted March 15, 2021 CBC News coverage of Toronto ACORN members taking action on Saturday against TTC overcrowding.…

Posted March 15, 2021

Radio-Canada: Un groupe presse Ottawa de réglementer les prêts d’urgence à taux d’intérêt élevés

Posted March 15, 2021 Un groupe d'aide aux personnes en situation précaire demande à Ottawa de protéger les…

Posted March 15, 2021

CBC News: Anti-poverty group rallies in New Westminster for changes to payday loan practices

Posted March 15, 2021 A group of anti-poverty activists crowded around a loan business on Saturday to draw…

Posted March 15, 2021

Vancouver is Awesome: Protest over ‘predatory loans’ planned at Metro Vancouver Money Mart

Posted March 15, 2021 A protest has been organized outside a New Westminster Money Mart in a push…

Posted March 15, 2021

CBC Canada Tonight: New bill targets predatory lenders

Posted March 15, 2021 WATCH : CBC speaks to ACORN leader Donna Borden about her experience with predatory…

Posted March 15, 2021

Hamilton Spectator: ‘I won’t last on the street’: Hamilton tenants stare down end-of-month deadline to leave homes for renos

Posted on March 13, 2021 When Dawn Hoad says the only way she’ll leave her east Hamilton apartment is “feet…

Posted March 13, 2021

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