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September 28, 2021
News
September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This year on September 30 CHF BC and its group of social purpose enterprises will observe, learn, and act.
April 17, 2021
News
How co-ops can tackle climate change – An interview with Kathryn Sheps
In 2020, CHF BC created a Climate Emergency Task Force to address climate concerns among our co-op communities, and share knowledge, resources and strategies that can be implemented in co-ops throughout B.C.
We had a chance to talk to Task Force member Kathryn Sheps about her work in delivering measures to address climate change, how co-ops can do their part – and most importantly, how we can stay enthusiastic about the work during an already challenging tim
March 9, 2021
Story
Celebrating the co-operative legacy of equality for Women’s History Month
Women have been part of CHF BC’s staff and leadership structure since the organization’s beginnings nearly 40 years ago. Today, 54% of CHF BC’s workforce and 71% of its management team are female, while more than half (58%) of the CHF BC board of directors is female.
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on some of our extraordinary leaders of the IWD 2021 campaign Choose to Challenge.
February 23, 2021
Story
Black History Month Spotlight: Alexander Family
Early pioneers Charles and Nancy Alexander moved north from California in 1858. In setting down roots on Vancouver Island became some of the first community builders in the Victoria area.
Their legacy of giving back to and strengthening the Victoria and Saanich communities has earned them a prominent place in BC’s history.
February 9, 2021
Story
Black History Month Spotlight: Rosemary Brown
Rosemary Brown broke through racial barriers and the glass ceiling, making her mark in politics and human rights and leaving behind an inspiring legacy of achievement.
Her work has helped ensure equal rights for women and people of colour, whether it’s in our schools, workplaces or homes.
January 31, 2021
Story
Black History Month Spotlight: Emery Barnes
In our first story we are touching on the football fever surrounding a particular event this weekend and showcasing the outstanding accomplishments of athlete, social worker, politician and community builder Emery Barnes.
Anyone familiar with US college sports, BC’s political history and the beloved Canadian Football league will recognize Barnes’ legacy – memorialized with a prominent Vancouver park named after him in 2003.
October 14, 2020
Media
News Release: Voters and Candidates Urged to Make Housing Central
For Immediate Release: Voters and Candidates Urged to Make Housing Central in Provincial Election Campaign Co-op and non-profit housing sectors outline key asks to address worsening crisis in British Columbia … Continued
August 24, 2020
News
FCHI-2: A New Rental Assistance Program is Launching Soon
September 1, 2020 marks an important date for co-ops that began under federal funding programs. CMHC’s new Rental Assistance Program (RAP, also known as FCHI-2, or the Federal Community Housing Initiative – Phase 2) is about to launch.
The co-op housing sector lobbied hard for the federal government to respond to the challenge of expiring operating agreements and RAP is the successful result of those efforts.
April 30, 2020
News
A fond farewell to co-op champion Kerry Smith
For more than 30 years, Kerry Smith has worked tirelessly on behalf of the co-op sector – advocating, advising, and supporting with knowledge and wisdom in a variety of roles – and will be deeply missed as she begins her retirement effective today.
A treasured friend and colleague, Kerry has been looking forward to this next chapter in her life for some time and has decided to move up her retirement date to get a jump on all the adventures she has planned (many involving her trail bike, Mollie!).
