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The Fall Island Education Day on Nov. 5th had a record turnout with both workshops almost fully sold out with 30 members from 12 co-ops in attendance. Participants can access workshop…
On October 31, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly officially launched 2012 International Year of Co-operatives. Watch the 2012 video and see more videos from the UN webcast at the UN…
A record 181 people registered for CHF BC’s Fall Education Conference on Saturday, October 22. Just some of the popular workshops at the Conference were Housing subsidies in a post-operating…
Congratulations to Nicole Chaland (Roofs and Roots Housing Co-op) who was elected as one of two Vancouver Island Directors on the CHF BC board at the Council meeting held on October 12.
The United Nations has declared 2012 to be the International Year of the Co-operative, with the slogan "Co-operative enterprises build a better world." Housing co-ops plan to celebrate…
CHF BC and CHF Canada’s Member Forum on September 12 looked at what co-op members can do to be ready to survive an emergency. Jackie Kloosterboer, Emergency Planning Co-ordinator for…
CHF BC is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. Our new site offers much easier access to the Federation’s resources and social media sites. Check out all of the…
CHF BC mailed annual dues invoices to members today along with an overview of CHF BC’s accomplishments during a very busy and exciting year.CHF BC highlights 2010-11 – IslandFor more information…
CHF BC recommends CHF Canada’s new video "Your future starts now: Co-op housing at the crossroads" just launched to enthusiastic reception by their members at the national federation…
In a new venture that means financing opportunities for housing co-ops CHF BC, Vancity Community Foundation, and Terra Housing Consultants have agreed to work together to create a vehicle for…
The room buzzed with energy as members moved from one booth to the next asking questions and picking up information about the benefit of each commercial service. Every Island co-op uses at least one…
CHF BC, COHO Management Services Society, and COHO Repair Services (CRS) hosted their third annual open house in the Victoria office on Mar 9. Nearly 60 people from co-ops around the Capital Region,…