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.
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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
Herongate Fights Evictions and Stands Up for Affordable Housing! / Herongate se bat contre les expulsions et défend le logement abordable!
Close to 40 ACORN members and allies from labour, community groups and political parties marched to the Timbercreek main office on 2870 Cedarwood Dr in the fight for tenants’ rights and affordable housing. // Près de 40 membres et alliés d'ACORN issus de syndicats, de groupes communautaires et de partis politiques se sont rendus au bureau principal de Timbercreek, au 2870 promenade Cedarwood, pour lutter pour les droits des locataires et le logement abordable.
ACORN Member called the face of the broken housing system by Toronto Star
This great-grandmother was forced from her home of 31 years. Hers is the face of a broken public housing system
New Westminster ACORN: Rally against renovictions!
BC ACORN members and allies rally to fight against the renovictions and gentrification that are pricing tenants out of New West.
Montreal ACORN leaders demand “Internet for All” from Videotron / Les membres Montréal ACORN réclament « Internet pour tous » de la part de Videotron
Montreal ACORN leaders Michel Jobin, Gail Goodfellow, and Zara Bakay were today received by senior figures at Quebecor Media, the parent company of internet provider Videotron.
Montreal ACORN members demand action from the housing tribunal
On Wednesday, May 9, Montréal ACORN leaders went to the Régie du logement, Montreal’s housing tribunal, to demand compensation for furniture and other items public housing residents have had to discard in light of the proliferation of bed bugs in different parts of the Sud-Ouest. // Mercredi le 9 mai, un groupe de membres Sud-Ouest ACORN s’est présenté à la Régie du logement de Montréal pour réclamer des dédommagements pour ceux vivant avec des punaises de lit ayant du jeter des meubles dans le cadre de la procédure d’extermination.
New West ACORN Chapter Meeting is a Big Success!
BC ACORN members are ready to organize in New West!
Sud-Ouest ACORN Officially Launches as Latest Chapter // Les membres Sud-Ouest ACORN se réunissent pour marquer le démarrage de leur comité de quartier
23 Montreal ACORN leaders came together last night to elect a Chairperson for the recently-established Sud-Ouest Chapter. // 23 leaders Montréal ACORN se sont réunis hier soir pour élire le président de leur comité de quartier.
ACORN leaders applaud proposed ONDP $12/day child care boost
Posted April 18, 2018
$12/day child care was a key promise revealed in the Ontario NDP’s platform, released earlier this week. ACORN leaders welcome this proposed investment, which would see free, licensed child care for families earning below $40,000 with sliding scale fees averaging $12/day for everyone else.
Nova Scotia Advocate: MetCaptivated: Metcap Living tenants just want a decent place to live
Unhappy tenants and their supporters gathered outside a large apartment building on Kennedy Drive in Dartmouth, owned by Metcap Living.
Fair and affordable basic banking services in 3 easy steps
We need a national strategy to guarantee equal access to basic banking services for all Canadians at a fair price.
Dartmouth Members Demand Healthy Homes
Nova Scotia ACORN members took action at 15 Kennedy Drive for landlord licensing
Hamilton News: Mountain ACORN chapter being organized
Founding meeting slated for April 19
BC ACORN welcomes new rental task force
Posted April 12, 2018
BC ACORN members welcome the introduction of a new task force by the Province, that looks to address issues in rental housing. BC ACORN and other allies have fought for strengthened tenant rights for a number of years. We are hopeful that the task force will hold landlords to account and improve protections for tenants. ACORN calls on the task force to end the renovictions that price low and moderate income tenants out of their homes. Our other demands for Healthy Homes include:
News 95.7: Nova Scotia ACORN fights for landlord licensing!
Dartmouth ACORN member talks to the Sheldon Macleod Show about landlord licensing
Fossé numérique, insalubrité : les membres Sud-Ouest ACORN s’expriment face à leur conseiller municipal // Sud-Ouest ACORN members meet City Councillor to demand improved housing conditions and internet access
Fossé numérique, insalubrité : les membres Sud-Ouest ACORN s’expriment face à leur conseiller municipal // Sud-Ouest ACORN members meet City Councillor to demand improved housing conditions and internet access
VICTORY: Ottawa Members Move Council in the Right Direction Against Payday Loans / VICTOIRE: Les membres d'Ottawa font avancer le Conseil dans la bonne direction contre les prêts sur salaire
Ottawa ACORN members have been pushing for minimum distancing and licensing of payday lenders since 2015 in order to reduce the concentration of payday lenders in our neighbourhoods. // Depuis 2015, les membres d'ACORN Ottawa font pression en faveur d'un espacement minimal et l'attribution de permis aux prêteurs sur salaire afin de réduire la concentration de prêteurs sur salaire dans nos quartiers.
Victory for Grassroots Organizing! ACORN Welcomes Ontario Housing Regulations
After a long and hard fight for affordable housing by ACORN and other allies, the Province has listened and are handing over the tools to create affordable housing to the municipalities.