Tag: housing
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Repairs and rising costs take centre stage at Scarborough ACORN meeting
Scarborough residents spoke about unresolved repair issues and the financial pressures shaping daily life across the community.
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York West ACORN members raise alarm over repairs, rights and redevelopment
From pest issues to occupancy rights, members link everyday housing problems to larger pressures facing the neighbourhood.
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ACORN MEMBERS DISCUSS TENANT ORGANIZING, AGI DISPUTES AND HOUSING PRESSURES IN HAMILTON
On March 12, members of ACORN Canada gathered for their monthly Hamilton chapter meeting to discuss tenant organizing efforts, Above Guideline Increase disputes, housing policy updates and broader concerns about affordable housing in the City.
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CreateTO raise employee wages and discuss housing progress
On March 6, 2026, CreateTO held a public meeting to discuss cost of living adjustments, ongoing development and the province’s science centre and convention centre announcements.
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Toronto Preservation Board debates heritage protections and development in Yorkville and downtown
On March 12, the Toronto Preservation Board met to discuss some heritage changes to the City.
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EAST HAMILTON ACORN MEMBERS PRIORITIZE TENANT SAFETY, BILL 60 AND FOOD ACCESS
Members of ACORN Canada in East Hamilton met to discuss local priorities, selecting unsafe conditions at 355 Melvin Ave. for immediate action!
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ACORN MEMBERS DISCUSS RENT INCREASES, TENANT ORGANIZING AND BANK FEE REFORMS
Members of ACORN Canada gathered for their monthly downtown Toronto chapter meeting to discuss rising rent increases, tenant organizing strategies and recent advocacy wins affecting low- and moderate-income residents.
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Housing is Healthcare: Dunn House 2.0 advances to City Council
Community members share their thoughts at the most recent City of Toronto meeting discussing the construction of a Dunn House 2.0 in South Parkdale.
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ACORN WESTON CHAPTER ORGANIZES TENANTS AMID RENT INCREASE AND BUILDING CONDITION DISPUTES
Tenants raised concerns about above-guideline rent increases, building conditions and inspection standards at the ACORN Canada Weston Chapter’s monthly meeting on Feb. 12, 2026.
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City of Toronto reviews stronger scoring system for RentSafeTO apartment buildings
Toronto City Staff suggests changes to the current RentSafeTO to make stricter safety guidelines.