Category: ACORN Canada

Nichola chats with Dale Hicks, the board president of Rising Tide Community Initiatives, to highlight the organization’s commendable efforts in providing safe, affordable, and adequate housing for low-income individuals. Their discussion also addresses the additional measures necessary to tackle the ongoing housing crisis effectively.

Host Nichola Taylor talks to Matthew Habermacher, who recently made headlines after he took his landlord to court and won! As a lawyer on a year-long clerkship in Fredericton, Matthew discovered that his rental agreement, which promised internet access as part of the rent, was not being honored. After the landlord failed to address the issue, Matthew decided to pursue legal action in small claims court, ultimately emerging victorious. Tune in to hear about his experience and the lessons learned from this legal battle.

Host and Chair of NB ACORN, Nichola Taylor, talks with Co-Chair of NB ACORN, Peter Jogeneelen, about NB ACORN’s sizzling summer plans! They delve into the Affordable Energy Now campaign and the upcoming launch of the AC for All campaign, emphasizing the critical role of outreach in these efforts. Additionally, they highlight various events where community members can connect with NB ACORN throughout the summer season.

Host Nichola Taylor sits down with Monica Bhandari, the chair of New West ACORN, to discuss the effects of tenant harassment on renters in British Columbia. During their discussion, Monica emphasizes their platform, “Tenants Access to Justice,” and outlines the additional measures necessary to safeguard tenants against renovictions.

In 2025, NB Power has once again increased its rates, placing additional financial strain on many people. Host Nichola Taylor discusses with Shelley Petit, Chair of NBCPD, the implications of these recent and forthcoming rate hikes on those living with disabilities, a group already grappling with significant poverty.