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August 6, 2025

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Living the Co‑operative Way: Shared Decision‑Making and Member Empowerment

The United Nations declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives highlights how member-owned enterprises promote inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities. To mark the occasion, CHF BC launched the BC Co-operative Housing History … Continued

July 22, 2025

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Celebrating Community at Sunshine Housing Co-op

The Grand Opening of Sunshine Housing Co-op brought project partners and co-op members together to celebrate the expansion of co-operative housing in Surrey. Surrey Mayor, Brenda Locke, attended a short … Continued

July 9, 2025

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Living the Co-operative Way: Secure and Connected Living

Discover how co-op housing in B.C. offers secure and connected living that helps alleviate social isolation and rental stress. The United Nations declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives, highlighting … Continued

June 30, 2025

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Living the Co‑operative Way: The Power of Community

Explore real stories that show how co-operative housing transforms neighbours into friends and strengthens bonds through the power of community.

June 18, 2025

News

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the diverse cultures, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. The date … Continued

June 11, 2025

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Island Outreach: Connecting with Co-ops and Community

This past weekend, the CHF BC team travelled to Vancouver Island for an inspiring and jam-packed outreach tour filled with connection, learning, and celebration. Friday: History, Housing, and Meaningful … Continued

June 6, 2025

Tips

Summer Safety at Co-ops

Summer brings longer days, BBQs, and fun in the sun, but it can also bring health risks. From extreme heat to wildfire smoke, we’ve developed some tips to help you, … Continued

May 28, 2025

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Introducing the Centre for Co-operative Learning

The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC is thrilled to introduce the Centre for Co-operative Learning – a new online platform that will elevate our educational offerings, providing easy-to-use, self-paced educational … Continued

April 30, 2025

News

2025 Federal Election: CHF BC’s Reaction

With all ballots counted, we know that Canada’s 45th Parliament will be led by a Liberal minority government. CHF BC is looking forward to working with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s … Continued

April 28, 2025

News

CHF BC Supports Community Following Lapu Lapu Day Block Party

Following the tragic events at Saturday’s Lapu Lapu Day Block Party, everyone at CHF BC extends our condolences to the impacted communities and families, who remain in our hearts during … Continued

April 23, 2025

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Touring CLT’s Impact Across Metro Vancouver

As the Community Land Trust nears it’s 10th anniversary, we took the CHF BC Board of Directors — and now you — on a tour across the Lower Mainland to … Continued

April 23, 2025

Media

It’s time for Ottawa to address the national housing crisis

Originally published in the Vancouver Sun. April 18, 2025 Opinion: To meet the scale of the housing crisis in B.C. alone, Ottawa must invest $2.34 billion per year over the … Continued

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