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3 June 2010
Another Sold Out Education Conference
CHF BC’s Fall Education Conference was held on October 18 in Burnaby. It was yet another sold out event.
3 June 2010
CHF BC announces details and promos for 20th anniversary celebration
Read on for late-breaking details about CHF BC’s 20th anniversary Dinner/Dance including door prizes (grand prize – a Tofino weekend!), entertainment, special promotional discounts, and hotel…
3 June 2010
Winter SCOOP mailed on December 18
The Winter issue of SCOOP has been sent to co-ops. Watch for your copy, which includes a report on the November AGM and Commercial Services news announcing several new programs.
3 June 2010
Rainbow’s End members need your help
Rainbow’s End Housing Co-op in Burnaby has building-envelope problems so serious that every member has to move out so they can be fixed. They are appealing for help from other co-ops.
3 June 2010
Housing Co-ops to Debate Impact of 2010 Olympics Bid on Affordable Housing
Will hosting the Olympics in 2010 help or hurt the cause of affordable housing in BC? CHF BC will host a discussion forum on the 2010 Olympics Bid and what it means for affordable housing.
3 June 2010
Island Council Meeting held on February 15
The February 15, 2003 meeting of the Vancouver Island Council meeting was well attended. Thirty delegates and guests celebrated the first anniversary of the Council. Janet Hall (Pheasant Meadows Co-…
3 June 2010
Another popular Education Conference
CHF BC’s Spring Conference was almost fully sold out. Members representing housing co-ops throughout the province enjoyed a great selection of workshops.
3 June 2010
New director resigns – replacement to be selected at October 11 meeting
One Island position on CHF BC’s board of directors is again vacant due to the resignation of newly elected Island Director, Sean Berard.
3 June 2010
Cana Management celebrates 25 years
This year marks Cana Management’s 25th anniversary serving the co-op housing community in BC. They held an open house on October 14 to celebrate.
3 June 2010
Globe article proposes solutions to Vancouver’s housing affordability crisis
In his article in the December 15 issue of the Globe and Mail, local architect and development critic Trevor Boddy proposes some creative and assertive solutions to the housing affordability crisis…
3 June 2010
Report from Interior Education Day
CHF BC’s second annual Interior Education Day was a big hit in Kelowna on Saturday, April 21. Members from four BC Interior co-ops spent the day learning about how best to keep their co-ops in good…
3 June 2010
Quick action by members saves Greenland Co-op from second fire
Greenland Housing Co-op has been the victim of another car fire. However, due to the quick thinking and actions by several co-op members, the damage was not extensive.