CBC News: Toronto needs to change its definition of affordable housing, advocacy group says
ACORN Canada says so-called affordable units are out of reach for many low-income people
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Toronto Star: Mayor’s affordable housing plan ‘missing the mark,’ advocates say
Despite Mayor John Tory’s re-election pledge to tackle Toronto’s housing affordability crisis, a new report shows just one in every 40 new rental units built since he became mayor is considered affordable.
Insauga: Some Residents Worried the Massive LRT Will Hurt Mississauga
The $1.4 billion transit project, which will boast 22 stops and connections to GO Transit’s Milton and Lakeshore West lines, is scheduled to break ground this year and some members of the community are starting to worry—and to ask what Metrolinx, the agency in charge of the project, is going to do for them.
Nova Scotia ACORN Members Deliver Slumlord Award
ACORN members and MetCap Tenants rallied outside of MetCap Living regional offices
New West Record: New Westminster taking aim at renovictions
Should the City of New Westminster charge apartment owners for costs it incurs related to renovictions? Could the city slow down the time taken to process building permits for apartments that are evicting tenants so they can do renovations?
BC ACORN: Burnaby goes back to the drawing board as proposed demovictions are put on hold
Burnaby City Council decided to scrap the proposed demovictions hearing which could have seen another 85 rental units demovicted.
Burnaby Now: Burnaby council pulls demoviction proposals from public hearing
Burnaby city council pulled two rezoning proposals from the docket of a public hearing less than 24 hours before they were set to go up for discussion.
Victory! BC Government takes steps to tackle payday lenders
The BC Government is reducing the maximum fee for borrowing payday loans, from $17 to $15 for every $100 borrowed.
CTV News: Owner of Surrey complex to remove 'hazardous' swings after outcry from tenants
BC ACORN leader Tabitha Naismith speaks to CTV about the need for safe, livable communities.
Toronto.com: East York tenants rally to oppose apartment rent increase
People are going to end up in the street, says one worried resident
New report shows the links between digital equity and health
Thirty-two BC ACORN members have contributed to important research exploring the health-related uses and benefits of internet access.
The "Digital Equity and Health" report found that many participants use the internet for specific health reasons, including:
March on Melvin! Tenants from Hamilton apartment block demand RentSafe
Yesterday ACORN members marched down their street calling on the city to revamp property standards laws.
The Hamilton Spectator: East Hamilton rental woes: ‘March on Melvin’ demands action
Tenants of buildings want the city to review bylaws and take proactive approach to inspections
CTV News: Halifax tenants discuss low income housing issues
Low income tenants gathered for a tenant summit Saturday in Halifax, in an effort to kick-start a campaign to improve low-cost housing.
Ottawa ACORN member: "Internet should be a basic need, rather than a privilege."
ACORN member Norma-Jean Quibell talks to CFRA about the Internet for All victory
VICTORY! $80 million in savings for low-income families with $10/month internet but our campaign will continue
Posted June 8, 2018
News 95.7: Nova Scotia ACORN disappointed Eastlink opts out of $10/month internet
After Minister Bains announced $10/month internet for low income parents, Nova Scotia ACORN members are deeply disappointed as Eastlink opts out.
CKBW: Atlantic Canadian Telecom Company Opts Out Of Affordable Internet Initiative
An Atlantic Canadian telecom company has opted out of a new program aimed at getting low income families on affordable high speed internet plans.
CBC News: Low-income families qualify for $10/month internet in new program
It's estimated that 220,000 households across Canada will be eligible
$20 million in savings for low-income people as Minister Bains announces $10/month internet: ACORN members say it’s a significant step but our campaign will continue
Posted June 6, 2018
CBC: What is digital justice? For many, it starts with their internet bill, says activist
Canada's expensive internet plans can restrict access to people searching for jobs and services online
Burnaby ACORN and allies rally against demovictions
ACORN members, with the support of the BCGEU and Vancouver Tenants Union, rallied against demovictions on Tuesday night.
CTV News: Cockroaches on the rise in Halifax
Pest control experts say the number of cockroaches in Halifax seems to be on the rise.
Ottawa-Vanier Candidates Debate Tackles Poverty! // Le débat des candidats de Ottawa-Vanier aborde la pauvreté! ~ Ottawa ACORN Leaders
On May 31st, ACORN members in Vanier hosted the only candidates debate happening this provincial election in Vanier Proper. // Le 31 mai, les membres d'ACORN de Vanier ont accueilli le seul débat des candidats qui s'est déroulé lors de cette élection provinciale dans Vanier même.
Hamilton ACORN Members Take on Doug Ford
Posted May 26, 2018