Canadians will soon see lower non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees, as the federal government moves to cap bank charges at $10 per transaction, down from the current rates of $45 to $48. The change, set to take effect on March 12, 2026, is expected to save Canadians $4.1 billion over the next decade.
Deborah Nowlan has spent years on the public housing waitlist, but with only 16 NB housing units available in her community, finding a place on her own meant choosing between what she describes as either unsafe or unaffordable.
Tenants facing displacement from two James Street South buildings have more breathing room after a city committee delayed a decision relating to their landlord’s redevelopment plans. “The underlying issue is we want a solution that doesn’t displace families and people living in these buildings,” tenant Pamela Cooper said after the committee of adjustment’s tabling motion Thursday.
Vicky Stimach is one of several tenants alleging landlord Pinedale Properties has attempted to illegally charge tenants for improvements or repairs. A property manager said the company undertakes repairs in a timely manner.
Advocates representing low-income tenants say the City of London’s new bylaw aimed to crack down on unlawful renovictions — evictions under the guise of renovations — is a step in the right direction, but lacks specific protections for tenants compared to other Ontario municipalities.
On Tuesday, members of London ACORN held a rally for stronger rent control and other protections in Ontario ahead of this week’s provincial election. But not everyone who was invited decided to attend.
