CBC News: From bedbugs to break-ins, Scarborough tenants demand change
Building residents protest thefts, pests, 'systemic fear' as managers say they're in the right
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City News: Tenants protest against property management at Denton Avenue building
Tenants of a building on Denton Avenue resorted to protesting against building management after repeated complaints about numerous issues have allegedly gone unheeded.
It's Time to Modernize and Fix EI!
On Tuesday, members of ACORN’s Employment Insurance (EI) Action Group had an informative and animated meeting with EI Commissioner, Pierre Laliberté, in Toronto. The room was packed as members and leaders presented a number of well-thought-out recommendations to address issues with EI and ensure that the process of applying for, and accessing, EI is made fairer and more accessible to low and moderate income earners.
Ottawa ACORN’s Tenant Power Speak Out! // Le forum d’ACORN Ottawa “Le pouvoir des locataires s’exprime”
Over 50 members and allies attended the Tenant Power Speak Out to learn more about Ottawa ACORN's landlord licensing campaign. // Plus de 50 membres et alliés ont participé au forum “Le pouvoir des locataires s’exprime” ayant comme sujet la campagne d’ACORN Ottawa pour un permis de propriétaire-locateur.
Overbrook Members’ “Clean Streets, Safe Streets” Action // Action des membres d’Overbrook “Rues propres, rue sûres”
Overbrook members are tired of their neighbourhood being neglected and the poor state of their streets left unaddressed. // Les membres d’Overbrook sont fatigués de voir leur quartier négligé et le mauvais état de leurs rues non-résolu.
Metro News: Overbrook residents demand infrastructure improvements
Residents say their neighbourhood, which is largely made up of low-income residents, is in desperate need of infrastructure investments.
CTV Ottawa: ACORN's “Clean Streets, Safe Streets” Action
ACORN members are tired of their neighbourhood being neglected and the poor state of their streets left unaddressed.
Ottawa ACORN Files Over 800 Taxes Through New Project
Ottawa ACORN undertook a new project his year called The Disability Benefit Clinics (DBC) ensuring over 800 disabled people did not have to pay a corporate preparer to claim benefits they are entitled to.
Global News: Tenants rally for licensing of large apartment buildings in Hamilton
A rally in support of apartment licensing took place on Tuesday at Hamilton City Hall.
BC ACORN Members Lead Great Rally for Fair Banking!
Posted July 20, 2017
Hamilton ACORN's Tenant Rally a Huge Success
Posted July 19, 2017Hamilton ACORN making major push for Large Landlords to be Licensed!
Hamilton Tenant Rally on Tuesday July 18th
ACORN Member Comments on Ottawa’s Top Ranking on Livability List // Une membre d'ACORN commente sur le premier rang obtenu par la ville Ottawa pour sa qualité de vie
Ottawa has topped the livability list for the 2nd year in a row. However, our members know living in Ottawa isn’t always that easy. // Ottawa trône, pour la deuxième année consécutive, le palmarès de la meilleure ville où vivre. Cependant, nos membres savent que vivre dans Ottawa n'est pas si facile.
Metro News: New survey suggests Nova Scotians growing frustrated with landlords, rental units
ACORN members say more needs to be done to protect those living in apartments across the province.
Durham Region: Oshawa launches pilot project while considering city-wide rental licensing program
Pilot project aimed at buildings with a history of fire code and property standards violations
NEW! ACORN Canada Training Site - Learn to be a Leader!
Have you ever wanted to get more involved with ACORN Canada but didn't know how?
Do you want to learn how to mobilize people in your neighbourhood to tackle community issues?
Oshawa Express: Landlord licensing expansion delayed
Staff report tells of strained budget and no staff time for planning expansion of RRHL system, council pushes for pilot project
CBC News Toronto: Tenants 'in the dark' on fire inspection results in apartment buildings
Tenants, advocates question why freedom of information requests are required
Oshawa ACORN is getting things moving for tenants!
This past Friday the City of Oshawa’s Council voted to do some incredible things for tenants in the city.
Inside Toronto: ACORN, residents fight against Toronto Community Housing closures
More than 100 Jane and Finch townhomes affected
CBC News Toronto: Protesters make last-minute bid to stop housing closures in Jane-Finch area
Some residents will be forced to move to social housing across the city
ACORN Canada National Convention 2017
What an amazing weekend! Last weekend in Ottawa, over 250 ACORN members from British Columbia to Nova Scotia came together to fight for Fair Banking, Affordable Internet, Housing as a Right, Disability Rights and much more. It was our 4th National Convention and it was a huge success!
ACORN members take over the Finance building in downtown Ottawa
ACORN Canada's 4th National Convention action was a huge success!
ICI Radio-Canada: Un groupe réclame une réduction des frais bancaires pour les moins nantis
L'Association communautaire pour une réforme nécessaire (ACORN) presse le gouvernement fédéral de protéger les personnes à faible revenu contre les pratiques des banques et des entreprises de prêts sur salaire. Réunis en congrès à Ottawa, dimanche, les membres ont planifié leurs actions à venir.
CBC News: ACORN protestors occupy the Finance building lobby
Provincial and Federal Finance Ministers are meeting upstairs