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February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 communications ACORN Canada

ACORN Canada Radio – Scarborough ACORN’s Liz Perry on the Campaign Against Homestead Land Holdings

Toronto ACORN’s Karl Tulio and Liz Perry discuss the ongoing campaign against one of Canada’s largest corporate landlords and share what ACORN is doing to fight back on Pharmacy Ave in Scarborough.

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 communications ACORN Canada

Maritimes and Beyond: Addressing Climate Change Today, Not Tomorrow!

Many of us mistake climate change as something we should focus on in the future. Host, Nichola Taylor, talks to NS ACORN Dartmouth member and Seniors for Climate activist, Margaret Anne McHugh, about why we should address climate change today, not tomorrow!

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

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