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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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June 17, 2026
Story

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
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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
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June 5, 2026
Story

Co-op Principles Crossing Oceans: Highlights from our Australian Visitors

A core principle of international co-operatives is cooperation among co-operatives. We recently put our commitment to this important principle on display by touring some of our Australian counterparts, sharing ideas … Continued
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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
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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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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
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March 2, 2026
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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
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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
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