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14 December 2012
2013 CHF BC Scholarship Fund application online now!
CHF BC is now accepting applications for the second year of it’s successful scholarship program. The
12 December 2012
We’ve moved!
For the past twelve years CHF BC and its related companies made their home at 5550 Fraser Street in Vancouver. We have enjoyed great success over the years, due in no small part to our members’…
6 December 2012
Saying farewell to retiring directors
CHF BC members said farewell to three board members at the 2012 AGM on December 1. Marty Norgren completed a two-year term and Larry LeSage completed a one-year term. Both served on the board…
6 December 2012
More updates from AGM
If you missed CHF BC’s AGM on December 1, or just want a quick refresher, here’s a look at some of the exciting updates from the meeting:
4 December 2012
AGM an exciting mix of news and celebration, elections and debate
CHF BC’s 30th AGM on Saturday, December 1 saw a full house of delegates and observers to celebrate its 30th anniversary with cake and balloons. The meeting also featured a hotly contested…
4 December 2012
New waste and recycling partner for Vancouver Island
Beginning December 1, 2012, Alpine Disposal and Recycling is CHF BC’s newest group buying partner, providing waste and recycling services for member co-ops on Vancouver Island at member…
20 November 2012
November 26 By-election in Victoria
As you know, the Prime Minister has called a by-election in the federal riding of Victoria to replace retiring MP Denise Savoie (NDP). The by-election will be held on Monday, November 26.We…
20 November 2012
November Member Forum tackles social media for housing co-ops
A packed room of CHF BC and CHF Canada members caught up on all the latest news, heard a brief presentation on social media including a view of the Social Media Revolution 2012 youtube video, and…
19 November 2012
Thinking of running for the CHF BC board? Nomination deadline November 28
Delegates at CHF BC’s December 1 annual general meeting will be electing five new directors to serve on the CHF BC board and one finance committee member.
15 November 2012
2012 AGM will feature two special resolutions
Delegates at CHF BC’s December 1st annual general meeting will be asked to adopt two special resolutions.
8 November 2012
Fall Island Ed Day warm and lively
Outside this year’s Island Education Day the weather was grey and blustery, but inside it was warm and lively! Registrants were treated to two workshops designed to position co-ops for the end…
23 October 2012
Fall Education Conference engages members in learning
The CHF BC Fall Education Conference held on Saturday, October 20 in Burnaby offered a day of learning with something for everyone in a range of workshops including nine new ones.140 participants…