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3 December 2014
CHF BC announces new group buying partner for counters and cabinets!
At CHF BC’s AGM on November 29, 2014, CHF BC announced a new group buying partnership with AMSD Contracting and Merit Kitchens.
3 December 2014
You Hold the Key Campaign is in the movies!
At CHF BC’s AGM on Saturday, November 29, 2014 delegates were treated to a fast-paced review of the Federation’s You Hold the Key campaign. The multi-media update highlighted our work…
2 December 2014
Annual General Meeting a lively mix of big plans and good news
CHF BC’s 32nd annual meeting on Saturday, November 29 was packed with presentations, exciting announcements and a hotly contested election.Just some of the highlights included:CHF BC’s new…
18 November 2014
Housing co-ops win big at the ballot box in civic elections
Parties and candidates who made housing co-ops a priority in their campaign platforms did extremely well in Saturday’s civic elections.Co-op-friendly slates and candidates for council and mayor…
13 November 2014
Co-ops on the municipal ballot: who’s talking about us…?
There are only two days left in the campaign to elect mayors and councils in municipalities across British Columbia. We’re always curious to know who is planning to put housing co‑ops…
12 November 2014
Big turnout and lots of enthusiasm at Fall Island Education Day!
Seventeen Island co-ops and 33 members turned out for a day of workshops at the Fall Island Education Day on Saturday, November 8.
28 October 2014
Fall Education Conference for co-op housing a big hit with members
CHF BC members took part in a packed day of learning on Saturday, October 25, with all workshops designed to help co-ops prepare for a thriving and prosperous future.
16 October 2014
Vancouver Island Council meeting holds elections and member forum focused on the future
Vancouver Island co-op members came together on Wednesday, October 15 for the last meeting of the Vancouver Island Council in 2014.Delegates heard updates on the latest developments in CHF BC’s…
11 September 2014
September Member Forum kicks off busy fall season
This season promises to be a busy one for CHF BC members. Mark your calendars and sign up now!Member Forum
22 July 2014
Ipsos Reid survey on investments
The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC is working with the BC Non-Profit Housing Association on a research study to better understand the investment needs of non-profit housing providers including…
9 July 2014
Vancouver Island co-ops meet to hold the key
On Tuesday, July 8, over 30 members from 10 Victoria co-ops came together on a sunny summer evening to learn about the You Hold the Key Campaign and discuss ways they could help make sure we find a…
7 July 2014
Burgers, dixieland music, and a purple pirate at co-op housing summer BBQ!
CHF BC and CHF Canada members gathered for an all-ages fun event on Saturday, July 5, at Trout Lake Park in Vancouver. A good time was had by the roughly 150 members, adults and kids who came, took…