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February 14, 2024
Events
Highlights of the February 7 Vancouver Island Council Meeting
Learn what happened at the February 7 Vancouver Island Council meeting.
Updates include: federal and provincial budget submissions, upcoming events and workshops enhanced resident-member benefits, national advocacy initiative, and an exciting new donation to Island members.
October 3, 2023
Events
Exploring Cooperative Housing in the Heart of British Columbia
At CHF BC, we're always eager to connect with our member co-operatives and learn more about the unique communities they create.
In mid-September, four staff members embarked on an incredible journey through the interior of British Columbia.
July 19, 2023
Events
Marpole Co-op Get-together builds new relationships and partnerships
CHF BC hosted the latest get-together in our neighbourhood event series on July 12, 2023, with a group of housing co-ops in the Marpole neighbourhood of Vancouver.
Members from several Marpole housing co-ops spent a beautiful summer evening touring neighbourhood co-ops. During the tour, they shared their co-op living experiences with one another.
June 29, 2023
Events
Summer BBQ: A Recap of Fantastic Fun!
The 2023 Co-op Housing Summer BBQ was a resounding success, filled with mouthwatering food, delightful live music, creative face painting, and thrilling games.
Held in the heart of Burnaby at Central Park, this event brought together families, friends, and community members for an unforgettable day of summer festivities.
May 8, 2023
Events
VIDEO: Grandview-Woodland Housing Co-operatives Gathering
On April 28, 2023, CHF BC resumed its program of neighbourhood events with a group of housing co-ops located in the Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood of Vancouver.
Members from a number of housing co-ops from the neighbourhood had the chance to meet and discuss issues of common interest and visit several of the neighbourhood non-profit housing co-ops.
November 29, 2022
Events
Everything that happened at the 2022 CHF BC AGM
The 40th CHF BC AGM was a big success. Our first hybrid AGM saw 82 in-person attendees and 40 online participants.
August 15, 2022
Events
VIDEOS: Looking Back, Moving Forward
At our 2022 Spring Education Conference, we held two plenary sessions looking at the past, and future of the co-op housing sector in BC.
