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A well-informed membership makes the co-op housing movement stronger. Keep up-to-date on the latest CHF BC, and co-op housing related, goings-on by reading our latest news below. To get this news—and more— delivered directly to your inbox, subscribe to our newsletters.

  12 December 2022   

Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Program Launching Soon

As part of its Climate Emergency Action Plan, the City of Vancouver will assisting residents in multi-family buildings, with programs to aid with access to retrofits that support emission reductions.

  9 December 2022   

One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit

The Government of Canada has a one-time top-up rent support of $500 for low-income families and individuals.

  8 December 2022   

BC’s New Minister of Housing: Ravi Kahlon

CHF BC would like to congratulate Delta North MLA Ravi Kahlon as BC’s new Minister of Housing. The appointment of a standalone Minister of Housing follows through on a Premier Eby’s commitment to make “attainable and affordable housing” a key priority of his government.

  8 December 2022   

Winter Weather Reminder

It is important that co-ops keep the garbage and recycling area free of snow and ice during the winter and holiday season to avoid any service disruptions. Here are some tips to follow.

  7 December 2022   

Recruiting New CHF BC Chairpeople

  Background   CHF BC has provided meeting chair services to its member organizations for over 25 years. This involves connecting skilled chairpeople with housing co-operatives to conduct meetings in accordance with their Rules and the Cooperative Association Act. These services were mainly delivered in person until the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early … Continued

  6 December 2022   

Fast Tracking Co-operative Housing in Vancouver

Vancouver city council is considering a motion this week that proposes allowing non-market housing—including co-op—projects that are up to 12 storeys to go ahead without the need for rezoning.

  1 December 2022   

Telus Winter Contest

Our group buying partner, Telus, is holding a contest this month. Don’t miss your chance to enroll!

  30 November 2022   

Snowfall Reminder

With the first significant snowfall of the season in the Lower Mainland, many co-ops will experience waste and recycling service delays. CHF BC member co-ops are on a list of “priority sites” and the moment that your service provider is able to get to you, they will.

  29 November 2022   

Vancity increases CHIP rates to 4.10%

As rates are rising, the CHIP rate of 4.10% is good news for co-ops as it continues to provide above-market returns on your operating and savings accounts and continues to create value for your membership dues.

  29 November 2022   

Everything that happened at the 2022 CHF BC AGM

The 40th CHF BC AGM was a big success. Our first hybrid AGM saw 82 in-person attendees and 40 online participants.

  24 November 2022   

Construction underway on new co-op homes in Surrey

Sunshine Housing Co-operative, the Community Land Trust, (CLT), BC Housing, and the City of Surrey have partnered to build a new 69-home affordable co-operative housing development in Surrey.

  17 November 2022   

AIRLUX: A New Option for Heating and Cooling Solutions

CHF BC’s partnership with AIRLUX will help keep you homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer, while saving you money all year round.