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June 23, 2026
News

Provincial Representation at CHF Canada’s AGM

The CHF Canada Annual Meeting was held June 11–13, 2026 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, bringing together co‑operative housing leaders from across the country for three days of inspiring keynotes, workshops, … Continued
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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
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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
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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
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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
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February 25, 2026
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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
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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
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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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January 30, 2026
News

Black History Month 2026: Celebrate, Learn, and Engage

February is Black History Month — an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, achievements, and leadership of Black Canadians and Black communities around the world. In … Continued
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January 8, 2026
News

Assessment/Property Tax Reminder 2026

Tax revenue provides money for needed municipal infrastructure, city services, government benefits, and support for non-profit housing co-ops, whether for rent supplements or funding assistance for building  reports.  Hopefully we … Continued
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December 3, 2025
News

2025 CHF BC Year in Review

2025 marked another year of growth for the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC Group of Social Enterprises. This growth is built on the commitment of you, our members. You form … Continued
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November 7, 2025
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CHF BC Response to 2025 Federal Budget

Together with our Housing Central Partners, BCNPHA and AHMA, we carefully reviewed this week’s Federal budget announcement. Below, we have shared our joint statement on select budget provisions related to … Continued
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