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June 17, 2026

Sawmill Housing Co-op Elects First Board of Directors

In early 2026 Sawmill Housing Co-operative voted in its first elected Board of Directors, including Board President, Ayman Ibrahim. But how did they get there? Throughout 2025 the Community Land … Continued

June 17, 2026

Story

Community Starts Next Door: Spring Forum 2026 Brings Members Together

On May 24, co-op members, leaders, staff, and sector partners from across British Columbia gathered for CHF BC’s Spring Forum 2026. Guided by the theme Community Starts Next Door: Where neighbourly … Continued

May 5, 2026

Story

No One-Size-Fits-All: How One Co-op Made Newsletters Their Own

In our previous blog, we explored how one co-op uses design and storytelling to shape their newsletter. At Wit’s End Housing Co-op, the approach looks a little different—and that’s exactly … Continued

April 30, 2026

News

Make Your Voice Heard: CHF BC Engagement Toolkit

In Feburary 2026 the BC government cancelled promised funding for the Community Housing Fund and slowed funding of the Indigenous Housing Fund. The Community Housing fund has been the backbone … Continued

April 27, 2026

News

Join the CHF BC Youth Committee

Join the CHF BC Youth Committee Are you a youth living in a CHF BC member co-op? Do you want to gain experience in advocacy and organizing while having your … Continued

April 8, 2026

News

Pets in Co-ops: Valued members of your community

The BC SPCA is making it easier to say “yes” to pets For many of us, home is where we share our lives with our family. And for more than … Continued

March 31, 2026

News

Housing Sector Leaders Call on Province to Change Course on Community Housing Fund Suspension, and Indigenous Housing Fund Deferrals

Leaders from across the housing sector are calling on the Provincial Government to change course after the cancellation of the July 2025 intake of the Community Housing Fund and the … Continued

March 25, 2026

Story

Co‑op Values in Action: Volunteering at Crabtree Corner

Without a stable place to live, it’s hard to move forward in life. That’s why Crabtree Corner, a YWCA BC program in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, plays such a vital role … Continued

March 2, 2026

Tips

Fire Safety and Prevention at Your Co-op

The winter is the most common time for house fires. From greater heating needs to more time spent indoors, the risk of an inadvertent fire rises. In our own Metro … Continued

February 25, 2026

News

CHF BC Welcomes Bath Fitter to Group Buying Program

Co-operative Housing Federation of BC is thrilled to welcome Bath Fitter to our Group Buying program. Bath Fitter offers custom bathroom solutions for individual units or co-op wide programs, including … Continued

February 18, 2026

News

Scaled back investments in housing will hurt most vulnerable British Columbians

The Housing Central partners acknowledge that today’s provincial budget reflects the challenging fiscal environment we live in. At the same time, it’s disappointing that BC Budget 2026 scales back investments … Continued

February 2, 2026

News

CMHC Closes Preservation Funding

The launch of the National Housing Strategy saw several funding programs become available to housing co-operatives across the country. In addition to support for low-income households (ultimately through the Federal … Continued

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