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3 June 2010
Province Has Important Role in Social Housing – Housing Co-ops Urge BC Govt
VANCOUVER – The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC) is urging the BC government today to maintain its commitment to building new affordable housing, after learning that projects…
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
City of Vancouver unveils three Woodward’s proposals
The City of Vancouver has unveiled three design submissions for the future of the landmark Woodward’s building. The City will host several open houses in July to share information and gather feedback…
3 June 2010
Winter SCOOP mailed on December 17
The winter issue of SCOOP was mailed to co-ops on Friday. Watch for your copy to arrive soon.
3 June 2010
South African delegation arrives in Vancouver
Social housing representatives from South Africa arrived in Vancouver this week as part of a Rooftops Canada sponsored trip to share information and experiences with housing co-ops.
3 June 2010
Fighting for housing co-ops in the federal election
CHF BC and CHF Canada will be fighting, during this federal election, for more co-ops and other forms of affordable housing.
3 June 2010
SIGN UP NOW FOR THE 2003 AGM
CHF BC’s annual general meeting takes place November 29. We’re still looking for election candidates with six board positions and a seat on the Finance Committee up for grabs.
3 June 2010
Leaky co-op campaign targets key MPs
The campaign to solve the leaky co-op crisis entered a new phase in April, targeting six BC MPs with a phone blitz geared to getting them to agree to meetings. Check out more info at www.leaky.coop
3 June 2010
BCICS hosting Co-op Conference for Youth in Victoria
The BC Institute of Co-op Studies is hosting “Building Co-op Futures: a forum for young people” May 24-27 at U Vic. Click here for info.
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.