The last-minute annoucement of a provincial election has left many of us reeling. And there's a growing sense that our governments and political processes don't work for us.
But what if we can turn our collective anxiety into something productive? That is our hope with "Cutting Through the Noise: A Forum for Building Community Power." Happening Feb. 21 (7-9pm), the event will create a space for us all to catch our breath, acknowledge our worries, and practise building local collective power in the face of systems that fail us.
Only together can we create the futures we want. Grassroots organizers, community groups, and residents from across Waterloo Region are welcome. Please RSVP today and share widely.
Renovictions are a massive tool of displacement in Kitchener. They are a tool wielded by landlords, often illegally, to maximize their profits by moving rent-controlled tenants out of their homes. But once these tenants are displaced, they often become exposed to the risk of homelessness as rents elsewhere have skyrocketed beyond their reach. You can help fight this trend - sign our petition asking Kitchener City Council to establish a renoviction by-law.
SDC fully supports the motion being brought to Kitchener City Council on Monday, September 30, 2024 by Ward 9 Councillor Debbie Chapman in relation to provincial funding for Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) sites. The motion urges the Ford government to continue funding these sites, including the one located at Sanguen Health Centre in downtown Kitchener, beyond the recently announced deadline of March 2025. Want to add your voice to the conversation? Register to delegate at the Council meeting!
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