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February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 communications ACORN Canada

Maritimes and Beyond: Stop Predatory NSF Fees!

Banks made $7.73 BILLION in excess profits in 2022, and 15.8 MILLION NSF transactions were processed in 2023 alone. ACORN member Donna Borden and host Nichola Taylor discuss why the Federal Government must stick to their word and cap the NSF fees at $10.

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 communications ACORN Canada

Maritimes and Beyond; The State of Housing in Newfoundland and Labrador

Nichola talks to Jim Dinn leader of the NL NDP, about the housing situation in NL, rent control, and whether ACORN can be established in Newfoundland and Labrador in the future!

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 communications ACORN Canada

Vanier ACORN on Tackling Renovictions and the Fight for Housing Justice

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 communications ACORN Canada

Vanier ACORN’s Debbie Staples talks about her Victory Against a Renoviction

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 communications ACORN Canada

Maritimes and Beyond: Tackling Nova Scotia’s Energy Poverty Crisis

Nichola talks to Brian Gifford, Chair of the Energy Poverty Task Force, about tackling Nova Scotia’s energy poverty crisis and possible solutions recommended in the report A Way Forward: A Made-in-Nova Scotia Home Energy Affordability Program by Roger Colton.

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