ACORN Ontario Hosts “Boiling Point” Meeting to Tackle Extreme Heat in Housing

ACORN Ontario brought together over 120 members and allies in a high-energy online meeting called Boiling Point to demand urgent action on extreme heat in housing. Leaders from five cities shared updates on local campaigns, including maximum temperature bylaws and tracking heat-related deaths. ACORN Hamilton celebrated a major victory after months of organizing, successfully negotiating with a landlord to drop a rent increase and secure affordable housing for over 30 residents.