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June 17, 2026

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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

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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

June 5, 2026

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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

May 5, 2026

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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

March 25, 2026

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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

October 10, 2025

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Building Community, One Newsletter at a Time

In many housing co-ops, newsletters are often seen as simple notice boards: a list of dates, reminders, and announcements. But when approached thoughtfully, a newsletter can be so much more—it … Continued

October 9, 2025

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Co-ops, Community, and… Murder? The Inspiring Story of Merrilee Robson

It’s not every day that a conversation about co-op housing involves a murder mystery. But this is exactly what happened during my interview with Merrilee Robson. And it makes perfect … Continued

August 18, 2025

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Amicae Housing Co-op Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Since 1985 Amicae Housing Co-operative has been home to a total of 290 member households, many of whom gathered In July to celebrate the co-op’s 40th anniversary. Amicae is located … Continued

August 18, 2025

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Greenway Co-op sprouts green thumb with help from Community Impact Grant

Greenway Housing Co-operative recently completed a garden plot revitalization project with support from CHF BC and Coastal Community Credit Union’s Vancouver Island Community Impact Grant. The co-op set out to … Continued

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

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