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March 2, 2026

Tips

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

Older couple and their dog in a bathroom with a walk-in tub-shower

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

British Columbia flag flying at the Provincial Legislature in Victoria

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

Construction worker warning sign on a downtown sidewalk beside scaffolding

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

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

Small model house sitting on scattered Canadian banknotes

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

Co-op members holding "I love co-op housing" and Community in Bloom signs

January 5, 2026

Events

Save the Dates for our 2026 Key Events

2026 promises to be an exciting and busy year at CHF BC. To ensure you don’t miss any of our key events this year, we encourage you to add these … Continued

2025: A Year in Review — collage of co-op members and CHF BC staff

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

Attendees seated at tables during a CHF BC forum's call to order

November 27, 2025

Events

Celebration and Good Governance: 2025 CHF BC AGM

On November 16 we hosted our Annual General Meeting. It’s an important event in our calendar for maintaining good governance, but it’s also an opportunity for us to connect with … Continued

Construction workers silhouetted on scaffolding at sunset beside a Canadian flag

November 7, 2025

News

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

October 10, 2025

Story

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

Smiling woman in a tweed blazer and glasses

October 9, 2025

Story

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

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