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CHF BC and the BC Non-Profit Housing Association congratulated Premier John Horgan on his swearing in, and laud the decision to appoint the Honourable Selina Robinson as the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Minister Robinson already knows and understands the community housing sector and has been a passionate advocate for affordable housing,” said Kishone Roy, CEO … Continued

At its June 21 meeting the CHF BC board of directors appointed some new officers to serve until the Federation’s November annual general meeting. The executive committee now includes Cassia Kantrow (president), Erin Gilchrist (vice president), Amanda Skillin (secretary), Larisa Gorodetsky (treasurer), and Thomas Robson (at-large officer). See the list of all CHF BC directors. Photo: Cassia … Continued

Co-op members from around the Lower Mainland came together on Saturday, June 24 at Trout Lake in Vancouver for an afternoon of fun, good food, games, kids races, and prizes in the bright summer sun. Members shared a BBQ catered by Vera’s Burger Shack and enjoyed live musical entertainment by renowned performing artist Sibel Thrasher. The annual event … Continued

CHF BC’s resolution for investment in new co-op development gets enthusiastic support at CHF Canada AGM Over 700 members and supporters of Canada’s housing co-ops gathered in Niagara Falls for the annual meeting of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada) last week. Among other things, delegates explored exciting new initiatives for investing and partnering towards … Continued

With much gratitude for her outstanding service to the co-op housing sector, CHF BC regretfully announces the resignation of president Patty Shaw.A longstanding member of Kailasa Housing Co-op in…

CHF BC welcomes our new Seniors Resource Coordinator, ML Burke. ML will lead CHF BC’s newest initiative, Co-op Connections for Independence, a project funded with an Eldercare grant from the BC…

Island members gathered on May 24 for the Vancouver Island Council meeting in Victoria, networking with new and familiar faces, delegates and co-op members.Vancouver Island Directors Art Farquharson…

Are you or another member of your co-op attending CHF Canada’s AGM in Niagara Falls this June? CHF BC is sponsoring a resolution at the meeting and we are looking for your support to make sure…

CHF BC members enjoyed a sunny Sunday afternoon together on May 7 at our Semi-Annual General Meeting in the Westin Wall Centre in Richmond.

Last month, Thom Armstrong, Executive Director of the Co-op Housing Federation of BC, joined Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson for a tour of the Fraserview Housing Co-op, where we got an early glimpse…

When it comes your co-op’s property taxes, although the co-op itself is the home owner, each unit has a member (called the "eligible occupant") who needs to provide a signature to…

On Monday, April 10, Housing Central and the BC Rental Housing Coalition released An Affordable Housing Plan for BC, a ten-year plan to improve housing conditions in communities across British…